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US, Japan defence chiefs discuss situation in East and South China sea

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin underscored American support for the US – Japan Alliance and emphasized its role in maintaining a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, reports Asian Lite News Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo

July 31, 2021

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US lawmakers form bipartisan Caucus to address Uyghur plight

This Caucus will give new power to voices in Congress who have championed the Uyghur cause….reports Reena Bhardwaj US lawmakers Tom Suozzi and Chris Smith on Thursday announced the creation of the

July 30, 2021

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US economy grows at annualised 6.5% in Q2

The increase in real GDP in the second quarter reflected increases in personal consumption expenditures (PCE), non-residential fixed investment, exports…reports Asian Lite News The US economy grew at a lower-than-anticipated annual rate

July 30, 2021

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US evacuates 200 allies who helped during Afghan war

The very first of such evacuation flights landed early in the morning at Washington’s Dulles International Airport…reports Asian Lite News The United States on Friday flew 200 Afghans, allies who aided the

July 30, 2021

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Bill moved to kill work programme for foreign students in US

Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Optional Practical Training (OPT) provides for temporary employment in the area of study of F-1 students….reports Asian Lite News A group of House Republicans has introduced

July 30, 2021

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N-talks with Iran cannot go on indefinitely, says Blinken

Iran’s ultraconservative camp, which deeply distrusts the US, has repeatedly criticized Rouhani over the 2015 deal, reports Asian Lite News Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that nuclear talks with

July 30, 2021

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Iran offers mediation in Armenia – Azerbaijan tensions

The Iranian official expressed regret over the deaths and injuries endured by both countries, and stressed the need for mutual restraint…reports Asian Lite News Iran’s Foreign Ministry has urged neighbouring Azerbaijan and

July 30, 2021

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US Special Operations Command leadership visits India

The meetings were part of a routine visit by Clarke through multiple countries in Asia….reports Asian Lite News A day after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to India, the Commander

July 30, 2021

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US voices concern over harassment of foreign journalists in China

Recently, Chinese state media hit out at foreign media for their coverage of floods in Chinese cities…reports Asian Lite News The United States has expressed “deep concerns” with what it called increasingly

July 30, 2021

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China lashes out at Blinken’s meeting with Tibetan monk

US top diplomat met on Wednesday Geshe Dorji Damdul, current director of Tibet House in New Delhi, what was seen as a big political message to China….reports Asian Lite News China on

July 30, 2021

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