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  China’s Russia dealings irk US, but don’t breach sanctions

  World | June 01, 2022 16:15 IST

  Beijing’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 8:53 IST

  Blinken 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 16:55 IST

  There 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 7:40 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 16:46 IST

  The 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 23:10 IST

  The 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 | April 13, 2022 18:53 IST

  In 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 | April 13, 2022 18:17 IST

  Pakistan'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 | April 07, 2022 21:25 IST

  A 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 | March 20, 2022 8:24 IST

  Troopers 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 | March 18, 2022 10:28 IST

  Dr. 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 | March 18, 2022 7:37 IST

   The 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 | March 11, 2022 23:39 IST

  The 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 | March 10, 2022 19:04 IST

  U.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 | March 01, 2022 18:39 IST

  Researchers 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 | February 25, 2022 21:31 IST

  Robust 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 | February 11, 2022 23:19 IST

  In 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 | February 11, 2022 19:46 IST

  International 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 | February 11, 2022 15:45 IST

  For 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 | February 06, 2022 21:43 IST

  A 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.