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US & Korea Begin Joint Military Exercises: Ulchi Freedom Shield
The United States of America and South Korea have begun joint military exercises, titled ‘Ulchi Freedom Shield’, on August 22. The Ulchi Freedoms Shield has been revived after four years due to the rising tensions in Asian region. The joint exercise also include field training. The drills will reported be carried out till September 1. Reportedly, around thirteen combined training programs have been planned.
Tags: South Korea, US, Ulchi Freedom Shield, Joint Military Drill, Taiwan
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Several Shots Fired Inside Mall Of America In Minnesota; No Causalities Reported
In US' Minnesota, sever shots were fired inside the Mall of America (MOA), situated in Bloomington. Though the incident reported no casualties, it created a widespread fear among the local crowd, amid the continuing gun violence in the country. Reportedly, the accused fled the mall following ghe incident, and as of now, no suspects have been located. The mall has been places on a lockdown until further notice.
Tags: US, Minnesota, Bloomington, Gun Law, Mass Shooting
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China Warns US Of 'Very Grave' Consequences Ahead Of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan Visit
Ahead of US House speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China warned United States of "very grave" consequences. Pelosi is scheduled to take part in high-level meetings with government officials of the island nation. China termed her visit as a "gross interference in China's internal affairs". For years now, China has claimed Taiwan to be its own,… read-more
Tags: China, Taiwan, nancy pelosi, US, Washington
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Northrop Grumman Bags $3.2 Bn Deal To Supply Next-Gen Missile Interceptors To US
The US Defence department announced that Northrop Grumman has bagged a $3.2 billion contract to design, manufacture and supply the next-generation ground-based mid-course interceptor to the US. Grumman will now solely be responsible for developing and testing Ground-based Mid-course Weapon System (GWS). Reportedly, the GWS software and hardware… read-more
Tags: US, Pentagon, US Defence Equipment, Northrop Grumman, GWS
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US House Of Representatives Pass Bill To Ban Assualt-Style Weapons
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill in favour of banning assault-style weapons in the country. This marks the first time such a bill has been passed in two decades. However, the bill is unlikely to be progressed in the Senate, due to a widespread opposition from the republicans. The bill was introduced, as a reminder that mass shootings were a… read-more
Tags: US, House Of Representatives, Gun Laws, Assualt-style weapons, mass shootings
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US President Biden Meets Saudi Arabia Crown Prince, Discusses Progressive Relations
US President Joe Biden meets Saudi Arabia Crown, Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, during his Saudi Arabia visit, on July 15. The meeting between the two leaders were indicating normalization between Saudi Arabia- the United States, with a detailed discussion over business initiatives, and agreements and highlighted progressive relations between the two nations. Besides, Biden also raised 2018 journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder and blamed the… read-more
Tags: US, President Joe Biden, Saudi Arabia Crown Prince, Progressive Relations, Mohammed bin Salman
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China Flexes Military Power As US Senator Rick Scott Visits Taiwan; Warns Of 'Firm Consequences'
Following American senator Rick Scott's visit to Taiwan, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted large-scale drills around the island, as a flex of military power. Furthermore, senior Chinese General warned his US counterpart against any "wanton" act, stating that it will be dealt with "firm consequences". Meanwhile, senator Scott is on a three-day visit to Taiwan. He is scheduled to meet Taiwanese president Tsai-Ing-wen.
Tags: China, US, Taiwan, Rick Scott, Chinese Military
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UK Home Secretary Priti Patel Approves Extradition Of Wikileaks' Founder Julian Assange To US
The case of extradition of Julian Assange to US was passed to the UK home secretary. Priti Patel, UK home secretary approved the extradition of Assange. However, Assange's counsel intends on filing a cross-appeal on Patel's order. Julian Assange was charged for alleged violation of the Espionage Act, in 2019 by the US government. Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, is expected to face 175 years in prison, in US.
Tags: Julian Assange, Wikileaks, Extradition, Espionage, US
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Thrissur-Based Biotechnology Startup Zaara Biotech Receives Investment From US Company
Zaara Biotech, a Thrissur-based biotechnology startup, received an unknown amount of funding from Transcend International in order to establish an Algal seaweed technology center in US. The money will be used to set up a food and beverage production plant under the brand name "B-lite," as part of the Kerala Startup Mission. The company also made India's first algal seaweed cookies, including Spirulina cookies, which are high in protein.
Tags: Thrissur, Kerala, Start Up, Zaara Biotech, US
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Monkeypox: France, Germany & Belgium Report First Cases, Spain Reports 21 Cases
Monkeypox has been detected in France, Belgium and Germany, on May 20. France has reported its first case, whereas Belgium reported two cases in two different cities. Recently, Canada, US, Australia, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Sweden reported their first cases of the Monkeypox virus. Spain's active Monkeypox caseload stands at 21. Monkeypox is a virus transmitted to humans from animals, and its symptoms are very similar to that of Smallpox.… read-more
Tags: Monkeypox, Smallpox, US, Canada, France
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