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Every democracy is work in progress, says Blinken

Blinken announces a $25-million grant for India’s vaccine programme, and promised to strengthen vaccine supply chains to enhance production, reports Asian Lite News Two of the world’s biggest democracies should do more

July 29, 2021

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US Pentagon slams Myanmar’s military rulers

Myanmar has been wracked by violence by its security forces against people protesting against the military’s seizure of power in February….reports Asian Lite News Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin decried the actions of

July 28, 2021

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US Lawmakers press corporate sponsors to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics

Senator Jeff Merkley, chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), in his opening remarks said the hearing was not meant to attack or embarrass individual companies…reports Asian Lite News A group

July 28, 2021

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Chinese FM, Sherman discuss responsible management of ties

Sherman and Wang had a “frank and open discussion about a range of issues, demonstrating the importance of maintaining open lines of communication …reports Asian Lite News In a first face-to-face meeting,

July 28, 2021

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Americans’ optimism about country’s direction drops: Poll

This marked a nearly 20-point decline in optimism from late April, the last time this question was asked…reports Asian Lite News Americans’ optimism about the direction of the country has dropped nearly

July 28, 2021

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Biden accuses Russia of trying to disrupt 2022 elections

President says Putin was sitting on top of an economy that has nuclear weapons and nothing else, reports Asian Lite News President Joe Biden on Tuesday accused his Russian counterpart of seeking

July 28, 2021

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RCEP may fail as US mounts pressure on China

The new report that Biden’s intelligence agencies are currently preparing, is expected to be ready by August end. The report, which could directly put the blame on China along with the issue

July 28, 2021

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Blinken holds telephone conversation with Nepal’s Deuba

During the conversation, US State Secretary and Nepali Premier discussed matters of common interests…reports Asian Lite News US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a telephonic conversation with Nepal’s newly appointed Prime

July 28, 2021

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India, US should stand together as threats to democracy rise: Blinken

US Secretary of State holds talks with NSA Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, is slated to meet PM Modi, reports Asian Lite News India and the US should continue

July 28, 2021

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Tibetan Prez thanks US for concerns over China’s abuses

Penpa Tsering’s response came after the US Deputy Secretary of State had raised concerns about China’s violation of human rights in Tibet…reports Asian Lite News The President of the Central Tibetan Administration

July 28, 2021

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