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Blinken to hold 'Quad' meeting with Australia, India, Japan
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 18 (ANI): US State Department Secretary Antony Blinken will be speaking to his counterparts from Japan, Australia and India soon as part of the "Quad" group of countries, said Ned Price, State Department Spokesperson, on Wednesday (local time).
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The saga of China's crackdown on Uyghurs in Xinjiang
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], February 14 (ANI): China's sweeping crackdown on Muslim ethnic minority, Uyghurs in Xinjiang since 2017 in the name of counterterrorism has drawn global ire, particularly US State Department, that has classified it as 'genocide', reported The Washington Post.
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US welcomes resumption of 4G mobile internet in J-K
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 10 (ANI): The United States on Wednesday welcomed the resumption of 4G mobile internet in Jammu and Kashmir and termed it an important step for local residents.
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US expresses concern over Myanmar military's restrictions on peaceful gath
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 9 (ANI): The United States on Monday (local time) expressed concern over the Myanmar military's recent move to restrict public gatherings following a coup, and expressed support to the democratically-elected government and the rights of freedom and expression of the
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Our thoughts are with Indian friends, partners: US State Dept spokesperson
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 9 (ANI): After a glacial collapse in Uttarakhand resulted in an avalanche and massive flooding, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price expressed condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and expressed hope for a successful rescue effort.
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Urdu Bulletin: LS adjournments, US State Department's comments on farmers'
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): Various Urdu publications in their Friday editions continued to give prominence to the ongoing farmers' protest and related developments. The news of Lok Sabha facing repeated adjournments after continued protests by opposition members against the new
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US State Dept calls for release of Russian Opposition leader Navalny
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 18 (ANI/Sputnik): The US State Department is calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny who was detained at the airport in Moscow upon his arrival from Germany.
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US concerned by reported voting irregularities in Uganda, calls for invest
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 17 (ANI/Sputnik): The US State Department has expressed concerns over protests and alleged election irregularities in Uganda, where long-time leader Yoweri Museveni was re-elected earlier this month.
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US designates ex-Kataib Hizbollah Secretary-General as 'global terrorist'
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 14 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States has designated former Secretary-General of the Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia group as a global terrorist, informed the US State Department on Wednesday.
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US State Department cancels all scheduled trips amid presidential transiti
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 13 (ANI): The US State Department has cancelled all planned travels scheduled for this week, including Secretary of State Michael Pompeo's visit to Europe, as it carried out work related to transition for the incoming administration of Joe Biden.
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US looks forward to work with India at UNSC: State Dept
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 5 (ANI): The United States welcomed India to the United Nations Security Council and said it looks forward to working over the shared interests towards a peaceful, secure India-Pacific, said the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, US Department of State on Mon
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70 pc Chinese companies with military ties included in major global indice
Updated : 5 years, 2 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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