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Iran ready for direct nuclear talks with US

Responding to that , US State Department spokesperson reiterated after the Iranian comments that the United States is “prepared to meet directly.”…reports Asian Lite News Iran on Monday confirmed that it was

January 24, 2022

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Two US carriers begin operations in South China Sea

The operations include enhanced maritime communication operations, anti-submarine warfare operations, replenishments-at-sea, and maritime interdiction operations…reports Asian Lite News US aircraft carriers on Sunday entered the South China Sea “to begin operations” amid

January 24, 2022

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US troops on high alert over Ukraine tensions

“No decision has been made on deploying US forces, and that the troops on high alert include “additional brigade combat teams, logistics personnel, medical support, aviation support, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance,” said

January 24, 2022

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Thousands hit DC streets against vaccine mandates

Among those marching were firefighters, teachers, first responders, anti-vaccine activists and other groups….reports Asian Lite News Thousands of Americans from across the country gathered in Washington D.C. for a march against Covid-19

January 24, 2022

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US govt orders diplomats’ families to leave Ukraine

Washington has also authorised the “voluntary” departure of its embassy employees, adding to tensions between Russia and the West over concerns of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, reports Asian Lite News

January 23, 2022

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Turkey, US to discuss F-35 deal in January – early February

On January 3, Akar said that Turkey and the United States were preparing to discuss the F-35 fighter jet program during a meeting in Washington in early 2022….reports Asian Lite News Ankara

January 23, 2022

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US Bill introduced to boost Taiwan’s asymmetric defence capabilities

The Arm Taiwan Act urges the US Secretary of Defence to form the Taiwan Security Assistance Initiative and authorizes USD 3 billion annually for the initiative for fiscal years 2023 to 2027….reports

January 23, 2022

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Biden, Kishida resolve to ‘push back’ against China

The two leaders remain committed to working closely with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond….reports Asian Lite News US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on

January 23, 2022

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US suspends 44 flights to China; Beijing calls it ‘unreasonable’

China recently cancelled some US flights bound to their country due to a surge of passengers testing positive for the COVID-19…reports Asian Lite News The Biden administration has suspended 44 flights to

January 23, 2022

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Indian-origin head of White House Military Office steps down

At the White House, his role included working with the military to ensure medical support, emergency medical services and presidential transportation…reports Asian Lite News Indian-origin Maju Varghese is leaving his position as

January 23, 2022

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