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No final decision on int’l traveller vaccination rule: White House

Multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday that the Biden administration is developing a plan to require foreign visitors to have Covid-19 vaccinations….reports Asian Lite News The White House said on Thursday that

August 6, 2021

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Biden aims to make half of new vehicles electric by 2030

The executive order also sets a schedule for developing long-term fuel efficiency and emissions standards rolled back during the administration of former President Donald Trump…reports Asian Lite News President Joe Biden has

August 6, 2021

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US infrastructure bill to add $256bn to deficits over 10 yrs

The CBO in an analysis on Thursday estimated that the bill would increase discretionary spending by $415 billion over the 2021-2031 period…reports Asian Lite News The US bipartisan infrastructure bill would add

August 6, 2021

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US urges new Iranian govt to return to nuke talks

Raisi, who was elected as Iran’s new President on June 18, formally assumed office after he was sworn in at Parliament on Thursday….reports Asian Lite News The US has urged the new

August 6, 2021

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Indo-Pacific nations get US weapons to counter China

Though the US has been selling weapons to Taiwan–the island nation that lies just 180 kms off China’s eastern coast, this is the first arms’ sales to Taiwan under the Joe Biden

August 6, 2021

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UK welcomes US offer of safe haven to HK residents

Earlier, US President Joe Biden signed a memorandum that provides a temporary safe haven to residents of Hong Kong…reports Asian Lite News. UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Thursday (local time) welcomed

August 6, 2021

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Thousands of Indian youth in big trouble in US

While the parents stay here on their H1-B or H4 visas and wait for green cards, their children will not be eligible to continue on their H-4 visas as soon as they

August 6, 2021

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Delta variant accounts for 93.4% of new cases in US

In the Midwest including Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, Delta variant accounts for more than 98 per cent of all new cases….reports Asian Lite News The Delta variant now accounts for an

August 5, 2021

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EAS central for US visions for open Indo-Pacific, says Blinken

Aside from this, Secretary Blinken stressed the US commitment to leading the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic….reports Asian Lite News US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said East Asia

August 5, 2021

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US wants Pakistan to keep border open for Afghan refugees

Besides Pakistan, the US State Department has also asked Turkey to allow Afghans to stay in the country for up to 14 months…reports Asian Lite News The United States wants Pakistan to

August 5, 2021

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