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US "strongly condemns" Myanmar army's decision to abolish 40 political par
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Vedant Patel said that the elections will not be considered "free or fair" without the participation of all the stakeholders in Myanmar.
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Restrictions on women would delay Kabul's international relations: US Stat
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Patel said: "We have seen this now time and time again - denying them education, denying them the ability to work, denying them the ability to participate in the provision of humanitarian assistance that benefits all Afghans."
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US condemns violent incidents at Indian diplomatic facilities, says 'viole
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Vedant Patel said that the US Department of State is committed to taking all appropriate measures to protect the safety and security of the diplomatic facilities and employees working there.
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Democrats mark only 'no' votes on Bill requiring reports on Taiwan
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The bill calls for amending the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020, which then-President Trump signed into law in December 2020 as part of the government funding bill, to require that the secretary of state conduct periodic reviews no less frequently than every two years, The Hill reported.
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US condemns violence at Indian Embassy and Consulate, says violence is "ne
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"Violence or the threat of violence against diplomatic facilities and personnel in the United States is a grave concern and will not be tolerated," US Department of State spokesperson told ANI.
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"We're watching Rahul Gandhi's case in Indian courts": US
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"We continue to highlight the importance of democratic principles and the protection of human rights including freedom of expression as a key to strengthening both our democracies," Vedant Patel said.
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No indication of Putin moving nuclear weapons to Belarus: US
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"We have not seen any reason to adjust our own strategic nuclear posture nor any indications Russia is preparing to use a nuclear weapon," State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel said.
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US working to assist Americans who want to leave Afghanistan: Blinken
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Blinken was speaking before the Congress when members of the opposition Republican Party went on the offensive on the US exit from Afghanistan in 2021 and requested the release of a State Department internal dissent cable, according to Khaama Press.
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US Consulate General in Hyderabad opens new state-of-the-art facility in N
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"Yesterday, US Consulate General in Hyderabad opened a new state-of-the-art facility in the city's financial district. The move brings our government closer to US companies that have invested billions of dollars in India's tech, defence, aerospace and pharmaceutical sectors," said US State D
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Human rights situation in Pakistan remains cause of concern: US State Depa
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The annual State Department report released on Monday refers to several events that occurred in 2022, including former premier Imran Khan's Azadi March to protest his removal from office.
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US to send Ukraine USD 350 million in weapons, equipment as battles with R
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"Today, pursuant to a delegation of authority from President Biden, I am authorizing our 34th drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for Ukraine valued at USD 350 million," said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a statement issued by the US State Department on Monday.
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Vandalism at Indian Consulate "absolutely unacceptable": White House
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"We certainly condemn that vandalism, it's absolutely unacceptable. State Department's diplomatic security service is working with local authorities to properly investigate. State department will work on infrastructure perspective to repair the damage," Kirby said.
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