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US to hit Iran with more sanctions for missile, drone program

The planned sanctions come as the Biden administration considers tightening enforcement of existing sanctions on Iran’s oil industry amid a stall to nuclear negotiations ongoing in Vienna….reports Asian Lite News The Biden

July 30, 2021

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Bill moved to kill work programme for foreign students in US

Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Optional Practical Training (OPT) provides for temporary employment in the area of study of F-1 students….reports Asian Lite News A group of House Republicans has introduced

July 30, 2021

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N-talks with Iran cannot go on indefinitely, says Blinken

Iran’s ultraconservative camp, which deeply distrusts the US, has repeatedly criticized Rouhani over the 2015 deal, reports Asian Lite News Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that nuclear talks with

July 30, 2021

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Iran offers mediation in Armenia – Azerbaijan tensions

The Iranian official expressed regret over the deaths and injuries endured by both countries, and stressed the need for mutual restraint…reports Asian Lite News Iran’s Foreign Ministry has urged neighbouring Azerbaijan and

July 30, 2021

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US Special Operations Command leadership visits India

The meetings were part of a routine visit by Clarke through multiple countries in Asia….reports Asian Lite News A day after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to India, the Commander

July 30, 2021

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China lashes out at Blinken’s meeting with Tibetan monk

US top diplomat met on Wednesday Geshe Dorji Damdul, current director of Tibet House in New Delhi, what was seen as a big political message to China….reports Asian Lite News China on

July 30, 2021

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Biden meets Belarus opposition leader

Tsikhanouskaya has pressed for stronger action from the United States against President Alexander Lukashenko’s government during a visit to the country…reports Asian Lite News President Joe Biden met with Belarus opposition leader

July 29, 2021

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Two rockets fired near US embassy in Baghdad

The announcement came on the heels of Biden’s decision to withdraw fully from Afghanistan nearly 20 years after the U.S. launched that war in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks….reports Asian

July 29, 2021

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New Chinese envoy to US, vows to bring frayed ties back on track

The relationship has rapidly deteriorated in recent years, with the two powers clashing on a wide range of issues…reports Asian Lite News Considered one of China’s most prominent “Wolf Warrior” diplomats, Qin

July 29, 2021

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Yemen PM, US envoy discuss ceasefire initiative

Yemen officials said on Wednesday that the Houthis escalated their drone and missile strikes and ground assaults in the provinces of Marib, Al-Bayda, Shabwa and Lahj….reports Asian Lite News He said the

July 29, 2021

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