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20 US senators back legislation to help Afghan interpreters

More senators have been urging administration to do more for thousands of civilians who helped US troops, often risking their lives and those of their families….reports Asian Lite News Nearly 20 US

July 11, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan·USA

Haiti’s interim govt requests US to deploy troops

Amid the confusion, hundreds of Haitians gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince pleading for a way out of the country….reports Asian Lite News Haiti’s interim government said it asked the U.S.

July 11, 2021

-Top News·USA

Sanctions on 34 firms over Russia, Iran, China ties

Commerce Department says sanctions were imposed for their involvement or risk of becoming involved in, activities contrary to the foreign policy and national security interests of the US, reports Asian Lite News

July 11, 2021

-Top News·China·USA

Biden names LA Mayor Garcetti as envoy to India

Garcetti has been a champion of climate action, a pillar of Biden’s agenda, which he will be expected to promote in India, reports Arul Louis US President Joe Biden has nominated Los

July 10, 2021

-Top News·India News·USA

UAE, US discuss combatting money laundering & terror financing

Discussions broadly focused on the UAE’s initiatives and advancements to improve its AML/CFT regime…reports Asian Lite News The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation welcomed a US Department of the

July 9, 2021

-Top News·UAE News·USA

Initial jobless claims in US spike after hitting record low

The four-week moving average, a method to iron out data volatility, edged down by 250 to 394,500….reports Asian Lite News Initial unemployment claims in the US increased to 373,000 last week, after

July 9, 2021

-Top News·USA

NRI appointed to key US Medicare position

Dr. Seshamani’s position as Deputy Administrator and Director of Centre for Medicare started on July 6….reports Asian Lite News Indian-American health policy expert Dr. Meena Seshamani, who served on the leadership of

July 9, 2021

-Top News·India News·USA

Zaila becomes 1st African-American to win Spelling Bee

Indian-Americans, who have been dominating the National Spelling Bee for years, had to be satisfied with the 2nd and 3rd positions…reports Asian Lite News Zaila Avant-garde, a 14-year-old basketball prodigy, has won

July 9, 2021

-Top News·Education·USA

Biden says Kabul’s fall to Taliban not inevitable

Adds that the US did not go to Afghanistan to nation-build and that the Afghan people alone should determine their future, reports Asian Lite News Joe Biden on Thursday defended the withdrawal

July 9, 2021

-Top News·USA

Imran’s claim of refusing US bases in Pak is false: Bilawal

Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson said that the claims of Khan were false because no one had made a request for the bases to the government…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson

July 9, 2021

-Top News·Pakistan·USA

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