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US reaffirms support for Taiwan's defence capabilities, strengthening regi
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In a statement, the White House highlighted the range of security assistance provided to Taiwan, including the first-ever use of Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), as well as International Military Education and Training (IMET), Taipei Times reported.
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Lebanon Army Chief Joseph Aoun elected as country's new President
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Lebanon's parliament elected Army Chief Joseph Aoun as the country's new president on Thursday, bringing an end to a prolonged political deadlock and presidential vacancy, CNN reported.
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China in 2025- More trouble lies ahead
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
One critical area to watch in the coming year will be Sino-US relations after Donald Trump begins his second presidential term. Since Trump's election on November 5, 2024, and even before he is inaugurated on 20 January, China has pulled off many outrageous feats and set preconditions for
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US Congress certifies Donald Trump's 2024 election win
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Trump's election victory was certified ahead of his inauguration with no objections from any lawmakers as the tally of states was announced on the House floor. Donald Trump won 312 electoral votes while Harris got 226 votes, a total that was confirmed during the certification on Monday, m
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South Korea: Anti-graft agency seeks police help to detain impeached Presi
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
South Korea's anti-corruption agency has requested the police to handle the enforcement of a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempted martial law, both the sides confirmed on Monday, according to a report by Yonhap News Agency.
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Ukraine launches counterattack in Russia's Kursk
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In a short post shared on Telegram, the head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak said, "Kursk region, good news, Russia is getting what it deserves."
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US President Joe Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Cli
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Open Society Foundation founder George Soros has also been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His son Alex Soros accepted the honour on his behalf.
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Former Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to recieve US highest civilian
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor in the US, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.
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Ralph Lauren, Michael J Fox to be honoured with Presidential Medal of Free
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Renowned fashion designer Ralph Lauren and actor Michael J. Fox among several others would be awarded the US' highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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US: George Soros conferred America's highest civilian honour by President
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
White House described George Soros as "an investor, philanthropist, and founder of the Open Society Foundations".
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Lionel Messi to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from US Prez Biden
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
This is the country's highest civilian honour and Messi, who plays for Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States, will be getting it along with National Basketball Association (NBA) league legend Magic Johnson and 17 other recipients.
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Donald Trump announces Morgan Ortagus as Deputy Special Presidential Envoy
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Morgan Oratagus as America's Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace to Steven Witkoff.
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