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Another one bites dust, Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu under investig
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In the latest episode of top Beijing official facing purges, Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu — who has not been seen in weeks — is being investigated for corruption and likely will be removed, The Washington Post reported citing two US officials.
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Ukraine will fail to meet counteroffensive’s key goal: US intelligence
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
US officials predict that Ukraine's attempt to reclaim Russian-occupied territory would falter before it reaches Melitopol, a crucial city in the southeast.
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China hacked Japan's sensitive defence networks, says report
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
As per The Washington Post, three former senior US officials, who was among a dozen current and former US and Japanese officials interviewed, said that the hackers had deep, persistent access and appeared to be after anything they could get their hands on- plans, capabilities and assessments
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Taliban calls for removal of sanctions in meeting with US
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Taliban-appointed acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in a meeting with US officials in Doha stressed the need for the removal of sanctions, said Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, TOLO News reported.
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Human rights situation, Afghan economy discussed during US-Taliban talks i
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
As US officials and the Taliban hold direct talks with each other in Doha, the keynote points of discussion remained the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan and the country's faltering economy.
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Chinese hackers breach email accounts of US Ambassador to China
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In yet another security breach by Beijing, China-based hackers breached the email accounts of the US Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns as part of a recent targeted intelligence-gathering campaign, CNN reported on Thursday citing US officials.
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US: Officials raise alert level for Hawaii's erupting Kilauea volcano
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Kilauea volcano shot-up fountain burst about 200 feet high in the early phase of the eruption on Wednesday, with the largest lava fountain consistently coming in at about 50 feet high.
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4 killed, 3 kidnapped after US convoy attacked in Nigeria
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Two personnel from the US consulate and two police officers were killed, while three others were kidnapped, according to local police and US officials.
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US officials deny Iranian claims of prisoner swap deal
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"Statements from Iranian officials that a deal regarding the exchange of prisoners has been reached are another especially cruel lie that only adds to the suffering of their families," State Department spokesperson Ned Price told CNN.
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China's peace plan for Ukraine may just be "smoke and mirrors": Report
Updated : 3 years ago IST
China released a 12-point position paper last week on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine outlining their "peace plan" to end the crisis. The document was made public in response to warnings from high-ranking US officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and
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36pc more visas processed across India after Covid-19 pandemic: US Officia
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
While addressing the presser, which was organised by Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services in the Bureau of Consular Affairs Julie Stufft said, "India is the number one priority that we are facing right now. We are absolutely committed
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US links Chinese balloon to surveillance program run by PLA
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
According to US officials, the surveillance airships, operated in part by the PLA air force, have been spotted over five continents.
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