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Biden signs bill to ban imports from China’s Xinjiang into law

The legislation targets goods, wares, articles, and merchandise imported directly from Xinjiang or made by Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tibetans, or members of other persecuted groups in China….reports Asian Lite News President Joe

December 24, 2021

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Second Covid pill cleared by US Govt

The decision to grant an emergency use authorization came a day after the agency gave a green light to a similar but more effective pill developed by Pfizer….reports Asian lite News The

December 24, 2021

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In-person interviews for H-1B, L-1 visas dropped

The State Department is temporarily dropping an in-person interview requirement for some work-visa categories in 2022 to ease visa issuances, as the Covid-19 pandemic stretches into the third year, the department announced,

December 24, 2021

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US inflation hits 39-yr high in November

The so-called core PCE price index that strips out volatile food and energy prices, rose 4.7 per cent from a year ago, well above the Fed’s inflation target of 2 per cent….reports

December 23, 2021

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Blinken discusses Afghanistan with Qatari counterpart

Blinken and the Foreign Minister also reviewed the latest developments regarding Afghanistan…reports Asian lite News US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday (local time) spoke with Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs

December 23, 2021

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Amazon workers in US walk out, demand better pay

Before walking out on Wednesday morning (US time), the workers handed over a petition listing their demands to the management, but didn’t receive a response, reports TechCrunch….reports Asian Lite News Several Amazon

December 23, 2021

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US nod for Pfizer’s Covid oral pill

The pill has also been approved for those at high risk for progression to severe Covid-19, including hospitalisation or death….reports Asian Lite News As Omicron variant spreads globally, the US Food and

December 23, 2021

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Biden ready for rematch

“Sure. Why would I not run against Donald Trump for the nominee? That’ll,” Biden answered for the question that whether he still wants to run if his opponent turns out to be

December 22, 2021

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Harvard professor found guilty of hiding China ties

The 62-year-old was charged in 2020 as part of a US campaign to counter economic espionage from China…reports Asian Lite News A Harvard University professor has been convicted of hiding ties to

December 22, 2021

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PROFILE: Anand Eswaran, CEO, Veeam

Anand Eswaran is a founding member of the Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA) and served on the executive advisory board for 12 years…reports Asian Lite News Hot on the heels of Indian-origin

December 22, 2021

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