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US May Announce Fresh Military Aid Package To Ukraine Amid Conflict
The Biden-led US administration is expected to announce a fresh military aid package worth $750 million to the war-torn Ukraine amid Russian invasion. The new package would likely include protective suits, howitzer cannons, among other weapons, to help Ukraine amid this ongoing conflict. The new package is particularly focussed on providing assistance to the embattled Ukrainian forces in the eastern Donbas region. However, the package has not… read-more
Tags: US President, Joe BIden, Biden Administration, Ukraine, Ukraine Russia Crisis
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US State Secy Flags "Human Rights Abuses" In India
During a joint press briefing held with the Indian Defence Minister and the Foreign Minister, US State Secretary Antony Blinken expressed grave concern over what he sees as "human rights abuses" in India. He did not elaborate much, but he did single out government, prison and police officials as the perpetrators. Rajnath Singh, who was also present, did not comment on the unusual remarks made by the senior US diplomat.
Tags: US Secretary Of State, Biden Administration, US-India, US President, human rights violation
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US Offers To Investigate Cyberattack On Ukraine Govt
The United States and its allies have offered Ukraine their support for the investigation, and said we have not attributed a cyberattack on Ukraine this time. "While we continue to assess the impact with Ukrainians, it seems limited so far, with multiple websites coming back," says Biden administration's official on January 14. Various Ukrainian government websites including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were hacked by unknown hackers on… read-more
Tags: United States, Ukraine, Cyberattack, President Joe Biden, Biden Administration
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US Officials Secures Da Afghanistan Bank's Fund Worth $9.5 Billion
Assets worth $9.5 billion belonging to "Da Afghanistan bank" have been frozen on August 15, by the US government. However, according to Bloomberg, the ideal concept is to prevent the Taliban from accessing the necessary financial aid it needs. However, the decision came after Janet L Yellen, the US treasury secretary gave the order to the treasury department office of 'Foreign Assets Control'.
Tags: Taliban, United States, Biden Administration, Assets
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India, US Bat For Collective Settlement Of Bilateral Trade Concerns
The US government has stated that both the United States and India will strive to settle outstanding trade concerns and improve the bi-lateral trade relationship. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai and her Indian counterpart Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, through a call on March 26, "committed to strengthening cooperation on shared objectives and to revitalise engagement through the US-India Trade Policy Forum". Reportedly, Tai and Goyal… read-more
Tags: India, United States, Biden Administration, bilateral trade, Katherine Tai, Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, US-India Trade Policy Forum
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US Resumes Homeland Security dialogue With India After Trump's Regime
The Biden administration has formally called for resuming the Homeland Security dialogue with India after Alejandro Mayorkas, the Homeland Security Secretary met India's Ambassador, Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Previously suspended under Trump's regime, on March 22 Mayorkas and Sandhu considered reinstating the dialogue to address cyber-security, technology and violent extremism among the others. Further, both diplomats reviewed recently held Quad… read-more
Tags: Biden Administration, Homeland Security Dialogue, Alejandro Mayorkas, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Quad Meeting
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US Prez Lauds Increased Appointments Of Indian-Americans At Key Posts
US President Joe Biden, addressing the scientists involved in the successful NASA's Perseverance mission, lauded the increased appointments of Indian-Americans at the key posts in his government. Noticeably, Biden administration has appointed at least 55 Indian-Americans, ranging from Vice-President Kamala Harris to NASA speechwriter Vinay Reddy. While nearly half of them are women and are working in the White House, many have been appointed … read-more
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