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US cites 'logistical reasons' for inability to assist Iran after President
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"We were asked for assistance by the Iranian government. We did make it clear to them that we would offer assistance, as we would do in response to any request by a foreign government in this sort of situation," US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a daily briefing.
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"Deeply committed to promoting universal respect for freedom of religion":
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"We are deeply committed to promoting and protecting universal respect for the right to freedom of religion or belief of all around the world. We have engaged many countries including India on the importance of equal treatment for members of all religious communities," US State Department
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US condoles deaths of Iran's president, foreign minister in helicopter cra
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"The United States expresses its official condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran. As Iran selects a new president, we reaffirm our support for the Iranian p
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US urges China to disclose Panchen Lama's location
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
On May 17, 1995, Tibetan boy Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, was "abducted" by China. "Today marks 29 years since the People's Republic of China (PRC) abducted the 11th Panchen Lama, one of the most important figures in Tibetan Buddhism, as a six-year-old child," the US State Department said in a p
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US imposes sanctions on entities 'transferring' military equipment between
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
America also claimed that Russia has relied upon North Korea to wage its war on Ukraine and said that the relation between the two countries pose a wide-ranging threat to global security and the international non-proliferation regime.
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US State Secy condemns 'political violence', wishes speedy recovery for Sl
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar following the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico. The Secretary expressed solidarity with Slovakia and his wishes for the Prime Minister's speedy recovery. Secretary Blinken underlined the
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"US military aid on its way": US State Secy Blinken assures Ukrainian Pre
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
On his surprise visit to Ukraine, US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Tuesday met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and assured him that American military aid is on its way, reported The New York Times.
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US State Secy Blinken makes surprise Ukraine visit, to meet Volodymyr Zele
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The visit comes as the United States announced a USD 400 million military aid package for Ukraine as the country continues to be in desperate need of Western aid amid intensifying pressure from Russia, The Hill reported.
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US State Secy Blinken dials Israel's Defence Minister, reaffirms oppositio
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Sunday reaffirmed America's opposition to Israeli plans of holding a major military operation in Rafah city of Gaza with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and underscored the urgent need to protect civilians amid war.
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Aware of reports about BSF action at India-Bangladesh border, says US
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Miller noted that Indian and Bangladeshi border security agencies are in communication and he would defer to them to speak about their respective investigations into the circumstances of the shooting.
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"Closing of Kerem Shalom, Rafah set back delivery of humanitarian assistan
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The US on Tuesday (local time) said that the closure of Kerem Shalom and Rafah crossing amid the Israeli offensive in the region has set back the delivery of humanitarian assistance, which has functioned as the main entry point for the aid deliveries to Gaza.
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India should take it seriously and investigate: US State Dept on Hardeep N
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
While referring to Canada charging New Delhi with killing of the Sikh separatist leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and the recent allegations associated with the case on Indian government, the US States Department has said that India should take them very seriously and investigate.
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