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US, India team up for ‘peaceful Afghanistan’

The US supports India’s emergence as a leading global power and vital partner in efforts to ensure regional peace…reports Asian Lite News The US and India are also closely coordinating on regional

July 29, 2021

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Every democracy is work in progress, says Blinken

Blinken announces a $25-million grant for India’s vaccine programme, and promised to strengthen vaccine supply chains to enhance production, reports Asian Lite News Two of the world’s biggest democracies should do more

July 29, 2021

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Pfizer recommends 3rd Covid shot for Delta variant

Pfizer anticipates applying for emergency use authorization for a third dose of its vaccine as soon as next month…reports Asian Lite News American biopharmaceutical company Pfizer has said a third dose of

July 28, 2021

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US Pentagon slams Myanmar’s military rulers

Myanmar has been wracked by violence by its security forces against people protesting against the military’s seizure of power in February….reports Asian Lite News Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin decried the actions of

July 28, 2021

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US Lawmakers press corporate sponsors to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics

Senator Jeff Merkley, chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), in his opening remarks said the hearing was not meant to attack or embarrass individual companies…reports Asian Lite News A group

July 28, 2021

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Chinese FM, Sherman discuss responsible management of ties

Sherman and Wang had a “frank and open discussion about a range of issues, demonstrating the importance of maintaining open lines of communication …reports Asian Lite News In a first face-to-face meeting,

July 28, 2021

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Americans’ optimism about country’s direction drops: Poll

This marked a nearly 20-point decline in optimism from late April, the last time this question was asked…reports Asian Lite News Americans’ optimism about the direction of the country has dropped nearly

July 28, 2021

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WH considering vaccine mandate for all federal workers

Biden’s remarks came against the backdrop of waning vaccination rates in the country despite wide availability of the shots…reports Asian Lite News President Joe Biden has said his administration is considering a

July 28, 2021

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Biden accuses Russia of trying to disrupt 2022 elections

President says Putin was sitting on top of an economy that has nuclear weapons and nothing else, reports Asian Lite News President Joe Biden on Tuesday accused his Russian counterpart of seeking

July 28, 2021

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RCEP may fail as US mounts pressure on China

The new report that Biden’s intelligence agencies are currently preparing, is expected to be ready by August end. The report, which could directly put the blame on China along with the issue

July 28, 2021

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