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Arabs pushing for roadmap leading to Palestinian state within 3 yrs
Updated : 2 years ago IST
On April 19, the US vetoed a Security Resolution unilaterally recognizing Palestinian statehood. State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said at the time that the Palestinians do not meet the criteria for statehood and that the Palestinian Authority needed to undergo significant re
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US says it will continue to "raise concerns directly" with Indian govt on
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, Vedant Patel on Tuesday said that there is an ongoing dialogue and that the US expects accountability from the Indian authorities.
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"India can speak to its own visa policy": US on Australian journalist's cl
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Responding to a question by a Pakistani reporter on allegations of denial of visa renewal to Australian journalist, Avani Dias, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said, "The Government of India can speak to its own visa policy. That's not something I'm going to
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Welcome any country interested in using its voice to deter...: US
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The US would welcome any country interested in using its voice to further deter the Russian offensive in Ukraine and play a positive role in helping release hostages and defeating Hamas amid the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Pate
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US to vote 'no' on Palestinian statehood resolution at UN
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The United States will vote against a United Nations Security Council resolution for Palestinian statehood in the UN, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said at a press briefing on Thursday.
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US 'eager' to deepen, strengthen cooperation with partners in India
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Thursday that the US is eager to continue deepening and strengthening its cooperation with partners in India.
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US says MQ-9B drones will provide India with enhanced maritime security
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The sale of MQ-9B drones to India will provide the country "with enhanced maritime security and maritime domain awareness capability. It offers India outright ownership of these aircraft, and this is something that we'll continue to deepen our cooperation with our Indian partners on," US
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"Asked Israel to distinguish between Hamas terrorists, Palestinian civilia
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
"We have raised directly with the Israeli Government about the need to distinguish between Hamas terrorists and Palestinian civilians. This is something that the Secretary has raised directly on his travels. We even laid out that we believe that there are commitments that can be made addi
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“A question of few months….”: Ujjwal Nikam on possible extradition of Taha
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Notably, a US court order has denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Rana, making the way for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to issue a certification for him to be extradited to India, where he is facing charges of his alleged involvement in 2008 Mumbai terror attacks
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"US continues to call for those involved in 26/11 Mumbai attacks to be bro
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel, however, said that the extradition process of Tahawwur Rana — an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attack — is a “pending matter”.
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US "incredibly dismayed" by reports of Niger military junta's plan to pros
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The US State Department Principal Deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel on Monday (local time) that the US is "incredibly dismayed" by the reports that Niger military junta is planning to prosecute ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum.
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There is no reason to over-torque this transit into anything escalatory: U
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
US State Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on Monday (local time) said that there is no reason to over-torque about Taiwan Vice President William Lai's transit through the United States into "anything escalatory."
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