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US blacklists 4 individuals in Afghanistan

US imposes sanctions on four including Ismatullah Khalozai who was designated as a key financial facilitator for the branch of the Islamic State (IS) in Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News The United States

November 22, 2021

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Several dead as car rams into US parade

The incident took place at around 4.30 p.m. on Sunday in Waukesha, part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area…reports Asian Lite News There were “some fatalities” after a vehicle rammed into a crowd

November 22, 2021

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USTR stresses will for ‘mutually beneficial’ ties with S Korea

The meeting on Saturday was co-hosted by the FKI, the US Embassy in Seoul and the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea….reports Asian Lite News US Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai emphasized

November 21, 2021

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Blinken says Washington investing in Africa without ‘unsustainable debt’

Blinken made this remark as he wrapped up his visit to Africa, where he underscored the depth and breadth of the US’ relationships with its African partners….reports Asian Lite News In an

November 21, 2021

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‘US, China must say categorical no to Cold War mentality’

Chinese Ambassador made the remarks on Thursday during a virtual dialogue with board members of the Brookings Institution….reports Asian Lite News China and the United States must say a categorical no to

November 21, 2021

-Top News·China·USA

US to end combat mission in Iraq in 2021, confirms Pentagon

Lloyd Austin condemned the recent attack on the residence of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhimi and expressed hope that the formation of the new government in Iraq will proceed peacefully, reports Asian

November 21, 2021

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Indo-US trade on track to surpass $ 145 bn in 2021

Consul General Judith Ravin says US companies continue to be the biggest source of foreign direct investment, fuelling continued growth in India, reports Asian Lite News “The US remains India’s biggest trading

November 19, 2021

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India’s omission from US CPC list shocks Pakistan

Pakistan was re-designated into the list of CPC by the US State Department due to the country’s reported failure in ensuring religious freedom and increased number of attacks on religious shrines, communities

November 19, 2021

-Top News·Pakistan

Another ‘killer’ pandemic grips US

Overdose deaths have more than doubled since 2015, said the report, adding that it resulted from losing access to treatment, rising mental health problems and wider availability of dangerously potent street drugs…reports

November 18, 2021

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Pakistan steps up lobbying efforts in US

Brownstein’s contract with the Pakistani Embassy is worth $100,000 per month, to be paid quarterly …reports Asian Lite News The Pakistani government has brought on a team of lobbyists from Brownstein Hyatt

November 18, 2021

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