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CIA assesses COVID-19 likely originated from lab leak in China, not natura
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has assessed the virus that COVID-19 more likely originated from an accidential lab leak in China and not naturally, according to the statement released by the agency on Saturday.
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"Anything that makes us stronger, safer or more prosperous will be our mis
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Speaking at his welcome ceremony after being sworn in as the nation's 72nd Secretary of State on Tuesday (local time), he said, "I want to thank President Trump for nominating me. It is an extraordinary honour and a privilege to serve in this role and be here."
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"I return to highest calling in democracy of being private citizen": Blink
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
During his farewell remarks to the employees, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, ""I return to the highest calling in a democracy, that of being a private citizen. I'll no longer have the privilege of leading this institution. But I want you to know I'll be its champion..."
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US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller praises Trump team's invol
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday praised the "critical" role of President-elect Donald Trump's team in brokering a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas.
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Biden administration to remove Cuba from US terrorism list
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it will remove Cuba from the US state sponsor of terrorism list, reversing a designation made by Donald Trump's administration in 2021.
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"Will collaborate with US State & Commerce Depts to reassess India-US
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Pete Hegseth, the nominee for Secretary of Defence, said that upon confirmation, he would collaborate with the US State and Commerce Departments to reassess the India-US partnership and advise President Donald Trump accordingly.
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US plans $8 billion weapons sale to Israel: Report
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The US State Department on Friday informed Congress of its plan to approve USD 8 billion worth of arms sales to Israel, according to the department's office overseeing weapons transfers, the New York Times reported.
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Trump announces Fox News Anchor Tammy Bruce as US State Department spokesp
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Fox News Anchor Tammy Bruce as the spokesperson for the US Department of State.
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US imposes sanctions on China's Integrity Tech for hacking its critical in
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US on Friday imposed sanctions on the Beijing-based cybersecurity company Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated (Integrity Tech), which has links to China's Ministry of State Security, for its role in multiple computer intrusion incidents against US victims, US State Department announced.
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Trinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency after spate of killings ov
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In the emergency orders announced by the office of the Prime Minister Keith Rowley on Monday, the police personnel will be able to conduct search among people and premises without warrants and detain suspects for up to 48 hours, in an effort to reduce what the leader termed an "unacceptab
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Concerned by sentencing of Pakistani civilians in a military tribunal: US
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"The United States is concerned by the sentencing of Pakistani civilians in a military tribunal and calls upon Pakistani authorities to respect the right to a fair trial and due process," US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a post on X on Monday.
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"We have seen reports regarding foreign interference in India": MEA
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Earlier on December 5, the BJP accused the "Deep State" of having a clear objective to destabilise India by targeting PM Modi. Sharing a picture on X, BJP alleged that the US government has been giving funding to OCCRP, instructing organisations to provide material aimed at damaging India's
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