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US to announce $200 mn new weapons aid for Ukraine

Washington is currently working on a supplemental budget request to continue to aid Kyiv..reports Asian Lite News President Joe Biden’s administration will announce $200 million of new weapons aid for Ukraine as

August 8, 2023

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Niger coup leaders refuse to let US diplomat meet president

Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland also characterized the rebellious officers as unresponsive to US efforts to reinstate civilian governance in the country…reports Asian Lite News A senior US diplomat said

August 8, 2023

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More rate hikes likely to bring inflation down

Fed officials are scheduled to decide further monetary policy in their meeting on Sept. 20, with an unusually long gap between meetings …reports Asian Lite News Additional interest rate hikes will likely

August 8, 2023

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Afghan prisons hold a number of foreigners including Americans

The revelation came a week after the US and Taliban held talks in Doha for the first time since the fall of Kabul in August 2021…reports Asian Lite News A number of

August 8, 2023

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Tense relations prompt US firms to reduce China imports

US tariffs on roughly two-thirds of Chinese goods, imposed during the Trump administration, have cut into new orders. …reports Asian Lite News Through the first five months of this year, US imports

August 8, 2023

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US diplomat holds tough talks with Niger Coup leaders to seek solution

The US is required under law to cut foreign and military assistance to the Niger government if a formal coup designation is made…reports Asian Lite News Acting US Deputy Secretary of State

August 8, 2023

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Samosa Caucus to attend PM’s address on I-Day

Khanna is leading the delegation with Congressman Michael Waltz — both co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans….reports Asian Lite News Two prominent Indian-American lawmakers, Ro Khanna and Shri Thanedar

August 8, 2023

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Cyberattack hits California-based healthcare system

Ransomware attacks, including on medical systems, have become increasingly common as they digitize patient records and upgrade to cloud-based servers…reports Asian Lite News A California-based health-care system faced a cyberattack this week.

August 7, 2023

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US Warships dispatched after China send naval patrol near Alaska

Four destroyers and a Poseidon P-8 patrol airplane made up the US response to the Chinese and Russian flotilla…reports Asian Lite News The US dispatched four navy warships as well as a

August 7, 2023

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Pakistan abandons Iran gas pipeline project under US pressure

The report indicated that Pakistan will not proceed with the project as long as US sanctions on Iran persist…reports Asian Lite News Under the weight of US sanctions against Iran, Pakistan has

August 7, 2023

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