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Ire and ice for Beijing's Winter Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Hong Kong, February 2 (ANI): Two events dominate the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) calendar for 2022 - the Winter Olympics and the 20th Party Congress later this year. China wants both to go smoothly so it can bask in reflected glory. The 2022 Winter Olympics will be wielded as a mighty prop
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US State Dept issues advisory for Belarus, orders diplomats' families to l
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 1 (ANI): The United States Department of State (DOS) has issued a Level Four, do not travel, advisory for Belarus on Monday ordering family members of US diplomats to depart Belarus amid Russian military buildup along Belarus border with Ukraine.
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US expects China to ensure safety of American athletes during Winter Olymp
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 1 (ANI): The United States expects that China will ensure the safety of American athletes during the upcoming Winter Olympics despite Washington's diplomatic boycott, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday (local time).
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At UNSC, India calls for immediate de-escalation of Russia-Ukraine border
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], January 31 (ANI): Urging all parties to engage through diplomatic channels, India on Monday called for a solution in Russia-Ukraine border escalation that can provide for immediate de-escalation of tensions taking into account the security interests of all countries.
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US to shut down Afghan embassy, strip diplomats of immunity
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], January 31 (ANI): Afghan diplomats in the US have been informed that their embassy in Washington will be closed down and will also be stripped of their diplomatic immunity.
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Canada withdraws non-essential personnel, their families from embassy in K
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], January 31 (ANI/Sputnik): Canada will withdraw non-essential employees and their families from its embassy in Kiev, while the diplomatic mission will remain open to provide assistance to Canadian citizens, the country's government announced on Sunday.
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Masada Fortress lights up to celebrate India, Israel 30 years of full dipl
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Tel Aviv [Israel], January 29 (ANI): Masada Fortress on Saturday was lit up with flags of India and Israel to celebrate 30 years of full diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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India-Israel friendship will achieve new milestones, says PM Modi
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 29 (ANI): Celebrating 30 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the importance of ties between the two countries has increased in recent years and it is time to achieve “n
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Teen Murti Haifa Chowk lights up in Indian, Israeli colours to celebrate 3
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New Delhi [India], January 29 (ANI): The Teen Murti Haifa Chowk in the national capital lit up in Indian and Israeli colours on Saturday to celebrate 30 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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Ahead of Winter Olympics, sponsors on 'tightrope' amid US-China tensions
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], January 29 (ANI): Ahead of Beijing Winter Games, sponsors of the Olympics are walking a tightrope as worsening geopolitical tensions force them to consider downplaying their involvement without upsetting China.
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US discusses response to Russian proposals with European allies
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 29 (ANI/Sputnik): US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and diplomats from France, Germany, Italy, and the UK during a phone call discussed written responses to Russia's proposals on security guarantees and the Normandy format meeting, State Department Spokesper
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US diplomat to visit Lithuania to discuss bilateral cooperation amid econo
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Washington [US], January 29 (ANI): US Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will be visiting Lithuania to meet with senior government officials and discuss the United States' continuing strong support for Lithuania in the face of political pressur
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