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US plans to make vaccination mandatory for travellers

No timeline has yet been determined, as interagency working groups study how and when to safely move toward resuming normal travel, reports Asian Lite News The Biden administration is taking the first

August 5, 2021

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Pak NSA complains about Biden’s cold shoulder to Imran Khan

The US State Department, however, has assured Islamabad that Washington recognises Pakistan’s vital role in restoring peace in Afghanistan and wants the country to play that role…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan National

August 5, 2021

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‘Taliban takeover will turn Afghanistan into pariah’

US envoy reiterated that there is no military solution to the war and that there must be a “political solution for a lasting peace”….reports Asian Lite News. The US Special Representative for

August 5, 2021

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Trump-backed Mike Carey wins primary in Ohio

For Republicans, the Columbus-area race emerged as a test of Trump’s influence, particularly after the former president backed the loser in a Texas primary last week….reports Asian Lite News A pair of

August 4, 2021

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NY to introduce vaccine pass for restaurants, gyms, shows

“It’s time for people to see vaccination as literally necessary to living a good, and full and healthy life,” said de Blasio…reports Asian Lite News New York City will require proof of

August 4, 2021

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NRI girls in Johns Hopkins’ world’s ‘brightest’ list

Deshmukh, a student of GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai, has been honoured for her exceptional performance on the SCAT assessment taken as part of the CTY Talent Search…reports Asian Lite News Indian origin

August 4, 2021

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Sherman, Israeli officials discuss concerns over tanker attack

Several countries including the US and UK have attributed responsibility for the attack to Iran, although Tehran denies any involvement….reports Asian Lite News US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman discussed a

August 4, 2021

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US says Myanmar poll plan shows need for ASEAN to step up efforts

The official briefing reporters ahead of a week of virtual meetings involving US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington had proposed expanding engagement with ASEAN…reports Asian Lite News The plan by

August 4, 2021

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Taliban seeking big share of power in peace talks, says US Envoy

Zalmay Khalilzad’s bleak assessment of the peace process coincides with Taliban advances on provincial capitals that have uprooted tens of thousands of civilians, reports Asian Lite News The Taliban and the Kabul

August 4, 2021

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US approves sale of Harpoon Joint Common Test Set to India for $82 mn

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying the Congress of this possible sale on Tuesday….reports Asian Lite News The United States has approved the sale of Harpoon Joint Common

August 4, 2021

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