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"Iraq should not be used as a launch pad for attacks," PM al-Sudani tells
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Iraqi PM al-Sudani urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure Iraq is not used as a military launchpad. Despite this, Iran's IRGC claimed a missile strike on the US Army headquarters at Harir Air Base in Erbil, marking a significant escalation in the regional conflict.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio designates Afghanistan as "state sponsor
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Afghanistan as a "state sponsor of wrongful detention" in a release on Monday. He urged the Taliban to release Americans "unjustly detained," accusing the group of using "terrorist tactics" and "hostage diplomacy" to seek policy concessions from t
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"This is a terrorist government, regime": US State Secy defends Washington
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday defended Washington's actions against Iran, describing the Iranian leadership as a "terroristic regime" and asserting that the United States aims to dismantle its ability to carry out strikes across the region as the conflict in West Asia escala
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US aims to end Iran nuclear 'blackmail', offers India energy: US Deputy Se
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US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau outlined a Middle East "end game" to stop Iranian nuclear "blackmail" and regional threats. Seeking a "new normal," he urged India to transition to the US as a reliable, long-term energy partner to secure its fuel needs amidst the ongoing confl
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"Not charity, but mutual interest": US Deputy Secretary Landau hails India
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US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasised that "America First" means international cooperation, not isolation, during the 2026 Raisina Dialogue. Landau highlighted India's vital 21st-century role, citing its human and economic potential as key to a mutually beneficial partne
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"Iran is run by lunatics," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says world wi
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Marco Rubio has once again justified the attack mounted by US-Israel on Iran saying that the world would be a better place once the radicals had no access to weapons of destruction.
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US Deputy Secretary of State to visit India from March 3-6, lead delegatio
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Deputy Secretary will also meet with senior Indian officials to discuss bilateral cooperation on defence, critical minerals, and counternarcotics.
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US Congress to be briefed on Iran conflict on Tuesday: State Department
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According to the Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Dylan Johnson, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John Ratcliffe, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine will address law
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US backs Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan attacks
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US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker on Friday (local time) expressed condolences to Pakistan for the lives lost in the recent conflict with Afghanistan and affirmed support for Pakistan's right to defend itself.
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"PM Modi and Trump set goal of increasing overall bilateral trade flows to
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US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Jacob Helberg, on Tuesday (local time) said that Prime Minister Modi and US President Donald Trump set a goal to increase trade between the US and India to 500 billion dollars.
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Beijing pushes back against US Tibet appointment, denies legitimacy of hum
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As cited by Phayul, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday designated Riley M Barnes, currently serving as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, as the new US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. The role, established under American law, is tasked wit
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"Aim to champion pro growth regulatory environment that fosters AI innovat
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US Under Secretary of State Jacob S Helberg hailed the US-India's pro-innovation approach to AI, stating that both countries aim to "champion" a pro-growth regulatory environment for the development of the technology.
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