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Taiwan tightens noose on Chinese investments over security concerns
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], December 31 (ANI): Following the steps of the US and Japan, the Taiwanese Economic Affairs Ministry on Wednesday tightened control over Chinese investments due to national security concerns, reported Taipei Times.
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US flies bombers to Middle East amid concerns of possible Iranian retaliat
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 31 (ANI): Amid concerns of possible Iranian retaliation, the US on Wednesday flew a pair of B-52H over the Persian Gulf, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).
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US commission on religious freedom raises alarm over China's extradition t
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], December 31 (ANI): The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Wednesday expressed shock over the reports that China has ratified an extradition treaty with Turkey that could target Muslim minority Uyghurs fleeing persecution from Xinjiang province.
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California confirms first case of new coronavirus strain
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
California [US], December 31 (ANI/Sputnik): Health officials in the US state of California have confirmed a first case of the new mutated coronavirus strain that was first detected in the United Kingdom, Governor Gavin Newsom said.
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70 pc Chinese companies with military ties included in major global indice
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 30 (ANI): At least 70 per cent of Chinese companies with ties to the Chinese military have affiliates whose securities are included in major stock indices, said State Department, adding that these companies are involved in civilian and military production with money
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US approves USD 4 bn sale of 8 Apache helicopters to Kuwait
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], December 30 (ANI): The US State Department signed off on arms sales to Kuwait worth over USD 4 billion that include eight Apache AH-64E helicopters, along with equipment upgrade of 16 older Apaches, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), announced on Tuesday.
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First case of UK coronavirus variant detected in US
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Colorado [US], December 30 (ANI): The US state of Colorado has detected the first known case of the mutated novel coronavirus (COVD-19) variant originally found in the United Kingdom, state's Governor Jared Polis said on Tuesday.
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US State Dept approves sale of 3,000 bombs to Saudi Arabia
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], December 30 (ANI/Sputnik): The US State Department said in a statement that it has approved a possible sale of 3,000 small-diameter bombs to Saudi Arabia in a deal worth of USD 290 million.
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McConnell says US Senate will vote to override Trump veto of Defense Bill
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], December 30 (ANI/Sputnik): The US Senate will vote on Wednesday to override President Donald Trump's veto of the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said during remarks on the Senate floor on Tuesday.
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Japan to join 'Five Eyes' to check China's clampdown on Uyghurs
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], December 29 (ANI): Amid calls within the Japanese government to join the 'Five Eyes' intelligence-sharing alliance, it provided key inputs to the US and the UK regarding Chinese clampdown on Uyghurs, reported Kyodo News.
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US House overrides Trump veto of defence bill, sends measure to Senate
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], December 29 (ANI): The US House of Representatives on Monday voted to override for the first time President Donald Trump's veto of a key defence policy bill worth USD 740 billion.
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US House passes bill to provide Americans USD 2,000 stimulus checks, sends
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], December 29 (ANI/Sputnik): The US House of Representatives has passed legislation to provide Americans with USD 2,000 stimulus checks in an effort to offer financial relief during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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