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B-52 bombers back in action as Taliban sweep across Afghanistan

B-52 bombers played a crucial role in toppling the Taliban from power in late 2001, with the US using its bases in the Gulf to deploy the plane, reports Asian Lite News

August 1, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan·USA

Services trade crucial in Indo-US ties: Goyal

Piyush Goyal informed that the total Services Exports from India to the world was $17 bn in 2001-02 and has now leapfrogged to $ 205 bn in 2020-21, registering a 12-fold increase….reports

August 1, 2021

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US warns of military strikes on terrorist camps

US State Department’s Urdu spokesperson Zed Tarar said that the Biden administration is willing to take immediate action if any terrorist training camps were found in the future….reports Asian Lite News The

August 1, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan·USA

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

-Top News·China·USA

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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