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China’s Russia dealings irk US, but don’t breach sanctions
World | Jun 01, 2022, 04:15 PM ISTBeijing’s importance as a lifeline to Russian President Vladimir Putin rose after the 27-nation European Union, the main market for fossil fuels that supply most of Moscow’s foreign income, agreed to stop oil purchases.
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United States does not support Taiwan independence but will continue to expand ties: Antony Blinken
World | May 27, 2022, 08:53 AM ISTBlinken said US will continue to expand cooperation with Taiwan on its many shared interests and values as well as "support Taiwan's meaningful participation in the international community, deepen economic ties consistent with our One China Policy."
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Texas school shooting: A look at some of the deadliest shootings in US
World | May 25, 2022, 04:55 PM ISTThere have been dozens of shootings and other attacks in United States schools and colleges over the years, but until the massacre at Colorado’s Columbine High School in 1999, the number of dead tended to be in the single digits.
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'America better positioned to lead world in 21st century', US Prez Joe Biden tells Indian American
World | May 17, 2022, 07:40 AM IST“Our country faces many challenges, and the road we'll travel together will be one of the most difficult in our history. Despite these tough times, I have never been more optimistic for future of America", Biden added.
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Pakistan, US hold security talks ahead of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto's visit
World | May 12, 2022, 04:46 PM ISTThe last security level talks between the two countries were held in July 2021, when then-National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf met Sullivan at the White House. The Pakistani delegation had also included former ISI chief Lt-Gen Faiz Hameed.
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US announces new sanctions, G7 to phase out Russian oil imports
World | May 08, 2022, 11:10 PM ISTThe announcement followed an agreement between G-7 countries to further 'ratchet up' costs on Russia by collectively taking further measures.
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Pakistan rejects unwarranted reference issued after US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
India | Apr 13, 2022, 06:53 PM ISTIn a joint statement issued after the India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue, both nations asked Islamabad to take "immediate, sustained, and irreversible action" to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorist attacks.
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US expects to continue 'healthy military relationship' with Pakistan, says Pentagon
World | Apr 13, 2022, 06:17 PM ISTPakistan's relations with the US have been lukewarm, especially under the Biden administration. The ties between the two nations touched a new low after former prime minister Imran Khan, who was ousted last week through a Parliament vote, accused the US of conspiring to dislodge his government.
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Apartments in world's 'thinnest skyscraper' up for grabs at Rs 56 crore a piece, see pics
Trending | Apr 07, 2022, 09:25 PM ISTA studio apartment in Steinway Tower in Manhattan will cost you around Rs 56 crore, while a penthouse is priced at Rs 501 crore plus. The project was announced in 2013 and is now finally complete, ready to welcome the residents.
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Up to 10 wounded in Arkansas shooting outside car show
India | Mar 20, 2022, 08:24 AM ISTTroopers were dispatched to Dumas around 7:25 p.m. following a report of gunfire outside a local business where the car show was underway, Arkansas
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US President names Indian-American Dr Ashish Jha as new White House Covid-19 response coordinator
World | Mar 18, 2022, 10:28 AM ISTDr. Ashish Jha, the Dean of Public Health at Brown University, replaces outgoing COVID czar Jeffrey Zients, and will take up the position on April 5.
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Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna named to NSC on Emerging Biotechnology
World | Mar 18, 2022, 07:37 AM ISTThe 12-member National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, established as par the National Defense Authorization Act 2022, will conduct a thorough review of how advances in emerging biotechnology and related technologies will shape current and future activities of the Department of Defense.
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Russia Ukarine War: US slashes Russia trade status, bans its alcohol and seafood
World | Mar 11, 2022, 11:39 PM ISTThe broad trade shift, which revokes the 'most favored nation' status for Russia, is being taken in coordination with the European Union and Group of Seven countries.
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Russia Ukraine War: US VP Harris embraces call for war crimes probe of Russia
World | Mar 10, 2022, 07:04 PM ISTU.S. Vice President Harris expressed outrage over the bombing Wednesday of the maternity hospital and scenes of bloodied pregnant women being evacuated.
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Pfizer vaccine less effective against Covid19 in kids aged 5-11: Study
World | Mar 01, 2022, 06:39 PM ISTResearchers from the New York State Department of Health and the University at Albany School of Public Health, US, estimated the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine against COVID cases and hospitalisations.
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Russia Ukraine War: Key inflation gauge hit 6.1% in January, highest since 1982
World | Feb 25, 2022, 09:31 PM ISTRobust consumer spending has combined with widespread product and worker shortages to create the highest inflation in four decades.
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Quad meet: Beijing says US playing up 'China threat' theory to stoke confrontation
World | Feb 11, 2022, 11:19 PM ISTIn November 2017, the US, Australia, India and Japan gave shape to the long-pending proposal of setting up the Quad to develop a new strategy to keep the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence, amid China's growing military presence in the strategic region.
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Biden to split frozen Afghan funds for 9/11 victims, relief
World | Feb 11, 2022, 07:46 PM ISTInternational funding to Afghanistan was suspended and billions of dollars of the country's assets abroad, mostly in the United States, were frozen after the Taliban took control of the country in mid-August.
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EXPLAINER: Why US inflation is so high, and when it may ease
World | Feb 11, 2022, 03:45 PM ISTFor the 12 months ending in January, inflation amounted to 7.5% — the fastest year-over-year pace since 1982 — the Labor Department said Thursday. Even if you toss out volatile food and energy prices, so-called core inflation jumped 6% over the past year. That was also the sharpest such jump in four decades.
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US airborne infantry troops in Poland amid Russia Ukraine tension
World | Feb 06, 2022, 09:43 PM ISTA US Army Boeing C-17 Globemaster plane brought a few dozen troops and vehicles. The commander is Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who on August 30 was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan.