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US govt warns firms about doing business in Hong Kong

At the same time, Treasury announced sanctions against seven Chinese officials for violating the terms of the 2020 Hong Kong Autonomy Act….reports Asian Lite News The Biden administration issued a blanket warning

July 18, 2021

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US failed in efforts to destroy Cuba, says Miguel Diaz-Canel

The US has deliberately been destroying Cuba’s economy with its decade-long embargo and policies aimed at discriminating its people,said Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova…reports Asian Lite News Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the

July 18, 2021

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Facebook hits back at Biden on vaccinations

Social media behemoth says the company has been more effective than the government in promoting Covid-19 vaccination, reports Asian Lite News Facebook on Saturday pushed back at President Joe Biden for the

July 18, 2021

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US Senate passes bill to ban goods from China’s Xinjiang

The bill has currently received unanimous consent, and has to mandatorily pass the House of Representatives before being sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law…reports Asian Lite News The

July 15, 2021

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Kerry, Putin stress importance of cooperation on climate issues

Kerry and Putin also recognised recent extreme weather events and other climate impacts, as well as the urgency to act…reports Asian Lite News US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and

July 15, 2021

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US to launch ‘Operation Allies Refuge’ in July

Washington to evacuate eligible Afghan nationals and their families who helped the American military during the two-decade war, reports Asian Lite News The US will launch “Operation Allies Refuge” in late July

July 15, 2021

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Indian envoy hosts US Homeland Security Secretary

While no further details of the meeting were provided, it is being described as a rare instance ….reports Asian Lite News India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu hosted US Homeland

July 15, 2021

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Bush calls US pull out from Afghanistan ‘a mistake’

The former US President’s comment comes amid a surge in violence in Afghanistan as the Taliban has intensified its offensive against civilians…reports Asian Lite News Former US President George W Bush has

July 15, 2021

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White House to warn US firms about Hong Kong risks

Those risks include the Chinese government’s ability to gain access to data that foreign companies store in Hong Kong…reports Asian Lite News The US will warn American companies this week of the

July 14, 2021

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Iranian commander urged escalation against US forces

While encouraging retaliation, the Iranians advised the Iraqis not to go too far to avoid a big escalation…reports Asian Lite News A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander urged Iraqi Shiite militias to

July 14, 2021

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