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US Senate confirms Garcetti as ambassador to India
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Garcetti won the position by a vote of 52 to 42, a major victory for US President Joe Biden as well, who stuck by his political ally in the face of the allegations and the prolonged process that has left the world's most populous democracies without US representatives.
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"Will continue to fly wherever international law allows": US to Russia
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"So make no mistake, the United States will continue to fly and to operate wherever international law allows. And it is incumbent upon Russia to operate as military aircraft in a safe and professional manner," United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
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US drone violates boundaries of airspace regime: Russian Defence Ministry
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The Russian Defence Ministry on Wednesday said that US drone MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle detected flying over the Black Sea near the Crimean Peninsula violated the boundaries of the area of the temporary airspace regime established during the special operation.
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China warns AUKUS on submarine deal, says alliance on "path of error and d
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Acquiring submarines powered by nuclear reactors puts Australia in an elite club and at the forefront of US-led efforts to push back against Chinese military expansion.
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US President signs new executive order expanding gun background checks
Updated : 3 years ago IST
While briefing the reporters over the gun violence, Biden said, "Today I am announcing another executive order. they will accelerate and intensify this work to save more lives more quickly. This executive order helps keep firearms out of dangerous hands. As I continued to call on Congress
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Biden indicates willingness to speak with China's Xi Jinping soon, no date
Updated : 3 years ago IST
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said, "President Biden has indicated his willingness to have a telephone conversation with President Xi once they're back and in stride coming off the National People's Congress."
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AUKUS: US, UK Australia announce nuclear-powered submarine project
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Biden said, "United Nations will sell three submarines to Australia with the potential to sell two more if needed. The ultimate goal is not just selling submarines to Australia, it is developing something new together, we are calling it the SSN-AUKUS."
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President Biden says American banking system remains safe following collap
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"Small businesses across the country that had accounts at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank can breathe easier knowing they'll be able to pay their workers. It won't cost taxpayers a dime. This is paid for with the fees that banks pay into Deposit Insurance Fund," said Biden.
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China's Congress confirms path of confrontation
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Strained relations between China and the USA have taken an even frostier plunge during the first annual session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), which ended on 13 March. Chairman Xi Jinping has signalled that he will not make any placatory moves, despite China being caught out o
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China's 'Digital Silk Road' in Africa, US raises questions on spying
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A group of US lawmakers recently drafted a resolution criticizing South Africa's government for its close relations with Beijing, including its use of Chinese technology, and called on President Joe Biden to review Americans' relationship with Pretoria, South Africa, Global Security reported
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After 2nd US bank collapses, Biden to brief today on maintaining banking s
Updated : 3 years ago IST
US President Joe Biden on Monday morning (local time) will deliver remarks on how his government will maintain a resilient banking system after two US-based banks collapsed and were closed by regulators in a matter of two-to-three days.
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US bails out SVB depositors, says will get all their money back
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"Depositors will have access to all of their money starting Monday, March 13. No losses associated with the resolution of Silicon Valley Bank will be borne by the taxpayer," read the statement.
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