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Lavrov talked to everyone who did not hide at ASEAN dinner: Russian delega
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Phnom Penh [Cambodia], August 5 (ANI/Sputnik): During the ASEAN gala dinner in Cambodia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov talked to everyone who was not hiding, the Russian delegation told Sputnik, commenting on the White House's statements about a possible contact between the Russian
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Pelosi's Taiwan visit gives clarity over Chinese intentions
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 4 (ANI): The controversial visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan has given an insight into China's intention to invade Taiwan at the nearest opportunity, as per media reports.
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China launches military drills around Taiwan, hours after Pelosi's departu
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 4 (ANI): China on Wednesday commenced military drills around Taiwan's main island, according to Chinese state media, hours after US House Speaker departed from Taipei following a visit that has rankled Beijing.
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Vietnamese carriers advised to avoid areas near Taiwan: Report
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Hanoi [Vietnam], August 4 (ANI): Vietnamese carriers have been asked to avoid flying in areas near Taiwan for a few days as China conducts military exercises amid tension with the US over White House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
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Haqqanis were aware of Zawahiri's presence in Kabul: US
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): Following the killing of Ayman Al Zawahri on July 31 in Afghanistan, the Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House, John Kirby stated that the dreaded Haqqani network terror outfit was aware of the al-Qaeda c
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Pelosi in Taiwan heightens US-China tensions, Bejing infuriated
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's statement after meeting with leaders in Taiwan on Wednesday about the US not abandoning its commitment to the self-governing island has infuriated China.
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White House speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Malaysia
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), August 2 (ANI): A congressional delegation led by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Malaysia on Tuesday as part of the second leg of their Indo-Pacific tour, according to media reports.
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Nancy Pelosi has 'right' to visit Taiwan: US
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 2 (ANI): US National Security Council coordinator John Kirby on Monday said that US Speaker Nancy Pelosi has not confirmed her travel plans to Taiwan yet but she has the right to visit Taiwan and that her visit is not 'uncommon'.
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White House says nothing changed about One China policy, US does not suppo
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 2 (ANI): US National Security coordinator John Kirby on Monday said that the United States is clear about its One China policy and does not support "Taiwan independence" amid the reports of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
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US President Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): US President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 again on Saturday, as per an official statement from White House Physician, Kevin O'Connor who noted that it represents "rebound" positivity.
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Biden, Xi agree for 'face to face' meet amid tensions over Taiwan
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 29 (ANI): US President Joe Biden agreed to meet 'face to face' with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in near future, as decided during the fifth phone call between the two leaders on Thursday, a senior White House administration official said.
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Biden, Xi call ends after nearly 2.5 hours
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US]/Beijing [China], July 28 (ANI): US President Joe Biden's video call with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, lasted for 2 hours and 17 minutes, according to a White House press pool.
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