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US, S. Korea, Japan call for peace in Taiwan Strait

The statement said that Blinken and Foreign Ministers emphasized their three countries share a common view of a free and open Indo-Pacific, which is inclusive…reports Asian Lite News US Secretary of State

February 14, 2022

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Zelensky invites Biden to visit Kiev

Washington made no mention of the invitation in its readout of the 50-minute call between both leaders. Also US officials said a trip by Biden to Ukraine is extremely unlikely, reports Asian

February 14, 2022

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Biden reaffirms support for Ukraine amid Russian invasion threats

The White House said that during the call on Sunday, Biden made clear that “the US would respond swiftly and decisively, together with its Allies and partners, to any further Russian aggression

February 13, 2022

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US to evacuate embassy in Ukraine

The update came two days after Washington urged all US citizens to leave Ukraine immediately….reports Asian Lite News The US State Department has ordered most of its direct hire employees at the

February 13, 2022

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Pakistan slams US decision of splitting funds

Pakistan opined that utilisation of Afghan funds should be the “sovereign decision of Afghanistan”…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan has questioned the US’ decision of setting aside half of the Afghan assets frozen

February 13, 2022

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Ukraine standoff: Lavrov speaks to Blinken over phone

Lavrov told Blinken that any actions violating the commitments made at the highest level on indivisible security in the Euro-Atlantic region are unacceptable….reports Asian Lite News Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and

February 13, 2022

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Russia planning to invade Ukraine on Feb 16?

According to German newspaper Der Spiegel, the US Secret Service, CIA and the Pentagon are said to have received intel of an “exceptionally detailed” invasion plan, scheduled for February 16. Russia is

February 12, 2022

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Blinken, Jaishankar discuss diplomatic efforts on Russian aggression

The mention of Russian “aggression” in Price’s statement assumes an ominous tone because Blinken said the same day that a Russian invasion “could begin at any time”, even during the Beijing Winter

February 12, 2022

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Biden to unfreeze $7 bn Afghan fund to 9/11 victims, aid

The highly unusual set of moves is meant to address a tangled knot of legal, political, foreign policy and humanitarian problems stemming from the attacks and the end of the 20-year war

February 11, 2022

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Quad substantial framework for regional peace: Jaishankar

The minister further said the Quad members today reviewed Quad’s ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and agreed to expedite the delivery of safe and affordable vaccines….reports Asian Lite News Underling

February 11, 2022

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