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Biden's ultimatum on Israeli offensive sparks bipartisan backlash on Capit
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The administration's decision extends beyond mere rhetoric, with a review underway regarding the sale or transfer of munitions like Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) kits to Israel. However, these potential transfers remain pending, according to a US official.
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US negotiates troop presence in Niger amid broader discussions surrounding
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Efforts are underway to negotiate the presence of US forces in Niger, amidst broader discussions surrounding the withdrawal of American troops from the West African nation. While a broad withdrawal order has been issued for the majority of the less than 1,000 US troops in Niger, officials
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China 'mischaracterizing' UN resolution for its own interest, says US offi
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Speaking in a seminar held by the German Marshall Fund, Lambert called for support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in the international community at a time of China's increasing misuse of Resolution 2758.
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Israel fires missiles in retaliatory strike against Iran, says US official
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In retaliation to recent attacks by Iran, Israel during early hours on Friday morning (local time) launched missile strikes against Tehran, ABC News reported citing a senior US official.
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Biden says "US won't participate in any offensive action against Iran", te
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Amid rising tensions in West Asia, US President Joe Biden made it clear to his counterparts that America will not get drawn into any offensive action against Iran after it launched a barrage of missiles against Israel on Saturday, CNN reported, citing US officials familiar with the matter
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US takes actions against cyber threat group linked to Chinese govt
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The United States has taken a series of actions against APT 31, a cyber threat group connected to the Chinese government that has targeted US officials, politicians and many others.
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Niger suspends military pact with US "with immediate effect"
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The agreement that allowed US military personnel and civilian defence staff to operate from Niger lost its existence a week after senior US officials, led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and US Africa Command head General Michael Langley, visited the West Afric
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Two sailors killed in Houthi missile attack on merchant ship in Gulf of Ad
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Two sailors lost their lives in a Houthi missile strike on a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday (local time), Al Jazeera reported, citing UK and US officials.
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Israel has "basically accepted" six-week ceasefire proposal, waiting for H
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A senior US official highlighted that Israel has "basically accepted" a six-week ceasefire proposal in Gaza, reported CNN.
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US begins airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The United States has begun airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza, according to two US officials, as reported by CNN.
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Senior US official reiterates support for peace, stability across Taiwan S
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
US Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell called German Foreign Office State Secretary Thomas Bagger on Thursday to reiterate his support for Ukraine and the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan News reported, citing a press release.
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US acts to stop sale of sensitive personal data to China, Russia
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday will sign an executive order aimed at better protecting Americans' data from foreign adversaries like China and Russia.
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