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CIA plans forward-deployment of China specialists

Burns said the US is no longer the “only big kid” on the geopolitical block, especially with the rise of China…reports Asian Lite News CIA Director William Burns has said the US

July 23, 2021

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US bombs Taliban camps to help Afghan forces

At least five Taliban members were killed in the airstrikes carried out by the US over the past few days, reports Asian Lite News The US carried out airstrikes across Afghanistan in

July 23, 2021

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Biden to host Ukrainian President on Aug 30

The two leaders would also discuss energy security cooperation and anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine…reports Asian Lite News President Joe Biden will host his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on

July 23, 2021

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Borders with Canada, Mexico to remain closed until Aug 21

The extension came days after Canada announced its decision to allow fully vaccinated visitors from the US starting August 9…reports Asian Lite News The homeland security department on Wednesday said that the

July 23, 2021

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Taliban has gained strategic momentum: Top US Gen

General Mark Milley still expressed confidence in the ability of Afghan forces to fend off a Taliban takeover of the country….reports Asian Lite News The Taliban now controls a total of 212,

July 22, 2021

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‘Russia-US ties approach dangerous confrontational point’

The ministry warned Moscow was already engaged in a de facto conflict with Washington, which would only face stiffer resistance….reports Asian Lite News Russia’s top diplomat has warned that relations with the

July 22, 2021

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US, Germany reach deal on Nord Stream 2 issue

The 1,230-km gas pipeline, expected to be completed next month, would bring 55 billion cubic meters of gas annually from Russia to Germany through the Baltic Sea, reports Asian Lite News The

July 22, 2021

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US life expectancy sees drop due to Covid-19

Another 11 per cent of the decline can be attributed to increases in deaths from accidents or unintentional injuries, including drug overdose deaths…reports Asian Lite News The life expectancy at birth in

July 22, 2021

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Blinken may meet Modi during India visit next week

Jaishankar and Blinken have met thrice in the past one year, with the latest coinciding with the Indian foreign minister’s visit to the United States in May…reports Asian Lite News. US Secretary

July 21, 2021

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US set to relocate Afghan evacuees

President Joe Biden’s administration has been facing pressure from lawmakers to evacuate Afghans who helped the US military and are vulnerable to Taliban reprisals….reports Asian Lite News About 2,500 Afghans who helped

July 20, 2021

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