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Austin tells Afghanistan to focus on slowing insurgents

Defense Secretary says that he believed the Afghans had the capability and the capacity to make progress, reports Asian Lite News Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the Afghan security forces’ first

July 26, 2021

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US asks India, Pak to work towards stable ties

India’s role in Afghanistan and relations with Pakistan is going to be on Blinken’s agenda during his visit to India, reports Hamza Ameer Just before the all-important visit of Secretary of State

July 26, 2021

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US vows to continue airstrikes supporting Afghan troops

Addressing a presser in Kabul, General McKenzie said, “The United States will continue to carry out airstrikes to support Afghan forces facing attack from the Taliban.”…reports Asian Lite News Amid Taliban’s ongoing

July 26, 2021

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Mexican Prez calls for ‘new coexistence’ of American states

The Mexican President on Saturday proposed that Latin American states do “something similar to the European Union, but attached to our history, our reality and our identities”…reports Asian Lite News Mexican President

July 25, 2021

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Drone attacks Iraq base hosting US troops

The attack comes with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi expected to meet US President Joe Biden in Washington on Monday to discuss a possible full US troop withdrawal from his country…reports Asian

July 25, 2021

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‘Havana syndrome’ sickened 100 CIA officers

The syndrome, with symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, migraines and memory lapses…reports Asian Lite News About 100 CIA officers and family members are among some 200 US officials and kin sickened by

July 25, 2021

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US ‘undeterred’ by Chinese sanctions: White House

China on Friday imposed sanctions on seven US individuals and entity, under Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law…reports Asian Lite News Hours after the latest sanctions announced by China targeting several American citizens, the US

July 25, 2021

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US reaffirms support for Afghanistan as fighting escalates

The call came amidst a sharp rise in violence as Taliban militants have continued to wage a war against Afghanistan government forces and gain ground since the drawdown began on May 1,

July 24, 2021

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Quad partnership ‘sets the tone’ for Blinken’s India visit

Blinken is scheduled to travel to New Delhi and Kuwait on July 26-29 and will meet India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two day visit starting July 27, reports Nikhila Natarajan

July 24, 2021

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China’s opposition to audit of labs dangerous, says White House

“Their position is irresponsible and frankly dangerous … It’s not a time to be stonewalling,” Psaki told reporters during a press briefing….reports Asian Lite News China’s opposition to the second phase of

July 23, 2021

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