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US launches first mass evacuation of Americans from war-torn Sudan
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"The US government has taken extensive efforts to contact US citizens in Sudan and enable the departure of those who wished to leave," the State Department said
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US "deeply disappointed" after Russia denies request to visit jailed repor
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Addressing the presser, Patel said, "Let me take a little bit of a step back. I think first and foremost as it relates to Evan's case, we of course were deeply disappointed that the request to visit Evan in early May, on May 11th for a consular visit, was denied."
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US bans Sri Lankan Governor's entry for 'violation of human rights'
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"The United States is designating Wasantha Karannagoda, Governor of North Western Province in Sri Lanka, pursuant to Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, due to his involvement in a gross violation of human rights duri
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China upholds death sentence of 'wrongfully detained' US citizen Mark Swid
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
An intermediate court of China on Thursday denied the 'wrongfully detained' US national Mark Swidan's appeal, and upheld his death penalty with a two-year suspended death sentence, an official release of the US State Department said on Thursday.
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Matthew Miller becomes new US State Department spokesperson
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In the statement, US State Secretary Antony Blinken said, "Today, I am appointing Matthew Miller as the next State Department Spokesperson. I benefitted greatly from Matt's wisdom, his experience in government, and his deep understanding of foreign policy when he was tapped to head up my no
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US will stand with Ukraine "as long as it takes": Blinken
Updated : 2 years, 11 months 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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US urges Russia to free "wrongfully detained" WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovic
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Secretary of State Antony Blinken "made a determination that Evan Gershkovich is wrongfully detained by Russia," said State Department spokesman Vedant Patel.
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China backs military-ruled Myanmar: Report
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
In the South Korean-based East Asia Foundation, the writer said that China couldn't let go of its "weak" neighbour Myanmar as it provides Beijing with direct access to the Indian ocean and also makes it possible to bypass the contested South China Sea.
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EditPoint India announces India's Largest Exhibition Photofina 2023 brough
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 1 (ANI/PNN): EditPoint India a Reputed Photography & Videography company in Hyderabad is organizing its 20th edition of Photofina Expo in association with Telangana State Department of Language and Culture & KBK Hospitals on April 27th, 28th and 2
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US Senate confirms former US ambassador to India Richard Verma for top Sta
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Indian-American Richard Verma, was confirmed by the United States Senate on Thursday as Deputy Secretary of State, Management and Resources.
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US continues to remain in 'close touch' with India: State Department on pr
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Vedant Patel, in a press briefing, said that the US continues to be in close touch with India on a number of issues.
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US sees no reason for China to 'overreact' to Taiwan President's transit
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Vedant Patel said that the US sees no reason for China to overreact to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's transits.
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