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"US imposes further sanctions on 37 entities involved in expanding Russia’
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The US is imposing sanctions on 37 entities involved in expanding Russia’s energy production and future export capacity and has identified two related vessels as blocked property.
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US spokesperson Margaret MacLeod wishes people on Hindi Diwas
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The US State Department’s Hindustani Spokesperson Margaret MacLeod congratulated all the Hindi language-speaking people in the world and expressed her happiness at delivering the message of the American government.
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Kerala Nipah alert: "Govt viewing situation very seriously," says CM Vijay
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The state department has also issued an alert in the district in the wake of two deaths after a review meeting chaired by State Health Minister Veena George.
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US wants to work with India after seeing ambition of Indian youth: State D
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Margaret Macleod referred to US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's remarks that consensus on Delhi declaration would be difficult but it is not impossible. She said that they will make efforts to get the agreement done.
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US, Nepal mark start of Child Protection Compact Partnership discussions
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The partnership, according to the US State Department release, includes a planned initial investment of up to USD 10 million in targeted US foreign assistance to combat human trafficking of Nepali children.
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US condemns Hong Kong authorities’ 'harassment’ of pro-democracy activists
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The US State Department on Friday said it has “strongly condemned” the Hong Kong authorities’ “ongoing harassment” of family members of pro-democracy activists living overseas, CNN reported.
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US condemns conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The US on Friday strongly condemned the "pervasive conflict-related sexual violence" (CRSV) in Sudan, which the State Department, citing credible sources, attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied militias.
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US: 1 killed, multiple structures destroyed as wildfire in Washington lead
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
At least one person was killed and over 20,000 acres of land were burned as two wildfires gripped Spokane County in the state of Washington, CNN reported on Sunday citing Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
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“A question of few months….”: Ujjwal Nikam on possible extradition of Taha
Updated : 2 years, 7 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, 7 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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“We would welcome any country that…”: US State Department on resolving Rus
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The US State Department said on Thursday(local time) that Washington would welcome any country that intends to take steps towards resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which will also be one of the core agendas during the upcoming G20 summit in New Delhi.
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North Korea confirms American soldier's presence, says seeking refuge due
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
King crossed the military demarcation line from South Korea into North Korea in July during a tour of the Joint Security Area inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ). King, a junior enlisted soldier assigned to US Forces Korea, had faced assault charges in South Korea and was due to return to Fo
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