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US Top Officials Postpones Visit To China Amid Spy Balloon
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed a visit to China, confirmed sources on February 5. The cancellation was in the view of a suspected spy balloon tracked flying across the United States in what Washington called a "clear violation" of US sovereignty. We are seeing reports of a balloon transiting Latin America. We now assess it is another Chinese surveillance balloon," Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Patrick Ryder.
Tags: Spy Balloon, China Government, US Diplomat, International Politics, US President
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US President Biden Confirms To Attend Queen Elizabeth II Funeral
United States President Joe Biden announced to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8. Addressing the media, on September 9, Biden said, "Yes. I don't know what the details are yet. But I will be going". Meanwhile, sources confirmed that White House aides started preparing for Biden's travel to London, for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
Tags: US President, Joe BIden, Queen Elizabeth II, Funeral, london
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Hillary Clinton Says, "Will Not Contest President Elections In 2024"
After failing in the 2016 and 2018 elections, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that she will not be running for President again. On September 5 (US Local Time) Clinton addressed the media and said although she won't be contesting election, but going to do everything I can to make sure that we have a president who respects our democracy. Currently, Joe Biden is the US President.
Tags: US President, Joe BIden, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, US Elections 2024
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G7 Launches $600 Billion Plan To Compete With China's Belt & Road Project
G7 leaders announced on June 26 to raise $600 billion in funds for the developing world as a response to China's Belt and Road initiative. Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment relaunches a plan. US President Joe Biden announced $200 billion grants, government cash, and private investment over five years to assist initiatives in low and middle-income nations that address climate change, promote global health, gender parity, and… read-more
Tags: G7 Summit, China's Belt and Road initiative, US President, Joe BIden, Fund Raising
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PM Narendra Modi Joins 2nd Global COVID Virtual Summit 22
The United States President Joe Biden invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join in the Second Global COVID Virtual Summit. In the Summit the nations will discuss new actions regarding the challenges faced, both economically and health sector-wise during the COVID-19 pandemic, building a stronger global health security architecture. The session will be live-streamed from 18:30 to 19:45 hours on May 12.
Tags: PM Narendra Modi, Second Global COVID Virtual Summit, Joe BIden, Covid-19, US President
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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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Obama Tests Positive For COVID, Encourages Others To Get Vaccine Doses
Former US President Barack Obama has been tested positive for the COVID-19. On March 13, he tweeted, “I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple of days, but am feeling fine otherwise". Obama also encouraged others to get vaccinated even if the infections have decreased to more than 35,000 in number than last month. Notably, Barak Obama's wife Michelle Obama tested negative for COVID-19.
Tags: US President, Barack Obama, Covid-19, covid positive, Covid-19 Symptoms
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Delay In Crude Oil Export From Iran Leads To Increased Global Price
The oil prices have drastically increased because of delay in return of Iranian crude oil to the global markets. However, the reason behind the hike in oil prices is due to the import bans on Russia. On March 6, talks for reviving Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with the world powers, which also included Russia, is now expecting a guarantee from the US that the trade won't be affected.
Tags: Iran, Crude Oil, International Oil Markets, Ukraine Russia Crisis, US President
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PM Modi To Participate In Quad Leader's Virtual Meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a Quad Leader's virtual meeting on March 3, along with US President Joe Biden, Japan and Australia prime ministers. "They will exchange views and assessments about important developments in the Indo-Pacific," the MEA said. It will also strengthen bilateral relations between the different countries. Earlier, in September 2020, Quad leaders held an in-person summit in Washington.
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