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Economists warn of financial crisis if US defaults on debt

“The debt ceiling is not and should not be used as a political football. The consequences are too great,” the economists concluded…reports Asian Lite News. White House economists have warned of a

October 7, 2021

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US govt announces overhaul to student loan forgiveness program

The program was intended to reward public service by forgiving the remaining federal student loan debt for qualifying public-sector workers…reports Asian Lite News The Department of Education has announced an overhaul to

October 7, 2021

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Garcetti attending Biden’s son’s art show questioned

Presence of US Ambassador-designate to India at art show where President’s sons painting was sold for $500,000 has raised questions of ethics, reports Arul Louis The US Ambassador-designate to India, Eric Garcetti’s

October 7, 2021

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Russia’s S-400 dangerous, hopeful of resolving issues with India: US

Sherman’s remarks about resolving differences over the S-400 deal reflected a softening of the US position….reports Asian Lite News US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman told a small group of reporters

October 7, 2021

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US urges china to cease Taiwan coercion

The US has a unique relationship with the island, providing military and other types of support since China’s Nationalist government fled there in 1949 following the Chinese Civil War…reports Asian Lite News

October 7, 2021

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US thanks India for resuming vax exports; assures national security

US Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman assures Foreign Secretary of Washington’s commitment to India’s national security during their meeting when they reviewed security issues relating to Afghanistan and China, reports Arul

October 7, 2021

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Lloyd Austin calls Gen Bipin Rawat’s visit ‘historic’

Gen Rawat’s visit took place a week after the maiden in-person meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden at the White House during which both leaders reaffirmed the need

October 5, 2021

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Cloud hacking: India becomes 2nd worst-hit country

The most targeted sectors by ransomware in Q2 of 2021 were the government, followed by telecom, energy, and media and communications…reports Asian Lite News India now ranks second only to the US

October 4, 2021

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Consumer spending: Disney Plus crosses $1.5 bn milestone

Since its launch in 2019, Disney+ has entered a number of new markets, which has helped its mobile app reach the $1.5 billion milestone…reports Asian Lite News. When Disney launched its subscription

October 3, 2021

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US may use Russian bases to target terrorists in Afghanistan

Operating from the immediate neighbourhood would be far more effective, said US military experts…reports SPS Pannu In its war against terror, the USA may use Russia bases in Central Asia to hit

October 3, 2021

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