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Recognition of Taliban depends on its behaviour towards Afghan women: US
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, Vedant Patel said that if Taliban authorities do not respect women's rights, they will not only make Afghanistan fall behind but also undermine the international legitimacy of this country.
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"Monitoring situation," says US after Air India flight diverted to Russia
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Earlier, on Tuesday, a Delhi-San Francisco Air India flight was diverted to Russia's Magadan due to an engine glitch, the airline said, adding that the flight landed safely in Russia.
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"We have an important partnership with India," US Dept of State on PM Modi
Updated : 3 years 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 urges China to cease military, diplomatic, economic pressure against Ta
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"We urge Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan and instead engage in meaningful dialogue with Taiwan," said US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel during a press briefing on Friday.
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Indian-American Ajay Banga "uniquely equipped to lead World Bank at such a
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Ajay Banga "is uniquely equipped to lead the World Bank at such a critical moment, and he's an exceptional candidate", Patel said during a press briefing on Friday.
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China's nuclear buildup deeply concerning, raises questions about country'
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"The PRC's nuclear buildup is deeply concerning, and it raises questions about the PRC's intent and it reinforces the importance of pursuing practical measures to reduce nuclear risks," Patel said during a press briefing on Thursday.
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US State Secretary speaks to Sudan Generals, calls for ceasefire
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke separately today with General Abdel Fattah al Burhan, Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Commander of the Rapid Support Forces, and underscored the urgency of reaching a ceasefire to permit the delivery of hum
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US will stand with Ukraine "as long as it takes": Blinken
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"Secretary Blinken underscored Ukraine's success as vital to peace and security in Europe and reiterated the United States' commitment to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes," said Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel in a statement on Tuesday (local time).
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Taliban calls out UN Security council to permanently end all travel bans
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Earlier in September, Human Rights Watch urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) not to extend the existing government officials' travel exemption as a result of the closure of girls' schools in Afghanistan and the Taliban's atrocities against women and girls in the war-torn nation.
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"India is an invaluable partner": US State Department on Jaishankar-Blinke
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Terming India an invaluable partner, the United States Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said that Secretary of State Antony Blinken shares good relations with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and remains in close touch "as they need to."
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Senior US Official in Tunisia to meet with President, Government officials
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 31 (ANI/Sputnik): US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf visited Tunisia earlier on Tuesday to meet with Tunisian President Kais Saied, State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said during a conference call.
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Zambia extradites Chinese citizen for selling children's exploitative vide
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 20 (ANI): Zambian authorities have handed over a Chinese citizen to Malawi after he ran away from the country last month due to the allegations of selling exploitative videos of Malawian children to China, media reported.
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