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Indian-American Geeta Rao Gupta confirmed as US envoy for global women's i
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
President Joe Biden nominated Gupta for this role, and she received confirmation with a vote of 51 to 47 earlier this week.
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US President Biden meets Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, reaffirms c
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Both leaders discussed issues of strategic relevance ranging from the war in Ukraine to trade and immigration.
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US opens embassy in Tonga in new move against China
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"We are pleased to announce the United States officially opened the US Embassy in Nuku'alofa on May 9, 2023, less than one year after Vice President Harris announced at a meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum that we would begin discussions with Tonga regarding establishing an embassy," US St
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"We have an important partnership with India," US Dept of State on PM Modi
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"We very much look forward to hosting PM Modi and members of the Indian Government We have an important partnership with India and we look forward to continuing to take steps to deepen that. This state visit will be an immense opportunity to talk about a number of shared priorities," said
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US President expresses gratitude to UAE for Joint efforts in advancing 'Ag
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In a recorded address to the summit attendees, President Biden emphasised the crucial role agriculture plays in tackling the challenges of the global climate crisis. He highlighted the success of the AIM for Climate initiative, which, since its inception two years ago, has drawn partners fro
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PM Modi's visit to US to affirm "deep and close partnership" between two n
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
She said that the two leaders will highlight the shared commitment of the two nations to a free, open, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific. White House Press Secretary said that Biden and PM Modi will discuss ways to further expand educational and people-to-people ties.
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PM Modi to embark on official state visit to US in June: MEA
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The MEA statement further said the visit will underscore the growing importance of the strategic partnership between India and the United States, as the two nations are already collaborating across sectors.
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US President Biden, First Lady to host PM Modi at White House next month
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to the statement, "President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on June 22, 2023."
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Biden urges "fair deal" for striking Hollywood writers
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden has reacted to the ongoing writers' strike in Hollywood.
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US Foreign Affairs chairman threatens to hold Blinken in contempt of Congr
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The letter comes after McCaul subpoenaed Blinken in March for a dissent cable written by US diplomats in Kabul criticizing the Biden administration's plans to withdraw troops in 2021.
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Biden orders to lower US flags at half-mast to honor Allen shooting victim
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Biden has ordered that the flag of the US shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds at all military posts and naval stations and on all naval vessels until sunset, May 11.
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Biden again urges Congress to pass Bill to curb gun violence
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to the statement, Biden also stated that they require safe storage, ending immunity for gun manufacturers. "I will sign it immediately. We need nothing less to keep our streets safe," US President said.
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