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We will provide America's leadership to the world: Secretary of St
Updated : 8 hours, 17 min ago IST
Washington DC [US], January 28 (ANI): Noting that the world is watching the United States, the newly appointed Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday promised State Department employees they will provide "America's leadership" to the world.
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Negative COVID-19 test required for travel to US
Updated : 1 day, 21 hours ago IST
Washington [US], January 26 (ANI): Passengers flying into the United States would require to show proof of testing negative for COVID-19 at least three days prior to the departure.
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Taiwan thanks US for 'rock-solid support' in face of China's coerc
Updated : 4 days ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], January 24 (ANI): After the United States expressed plans to strengthen ties with Taiwan under the Biden administration, Taipei on Sunday expressed gratitude to the US for its commitment of "rock-solid support" against China's coercion.
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US has 'urgent' responsibility to ensure Iran doesn't acquire nucl
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Washington [US], January 20 (ANI): The United States has an "urgent" responsibility to ensure that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon, said state secretary nominee Antony Blinken, adding that the upcoming Biden administration is "a long way" from executing its plan to return to the Ir
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US State Dept calls for release of Russian Opposition leader Naval
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Washington [US], January 18 (ANI/Sputnik): The US State Department is calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny who was detained at the airport in Moscow upon his arrival from Germany.
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US concerned by reported voting irregularities in Uganda, calls fo
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Washington [US], January 17 (ANI/Sputnik): The US State Department has expressed concerns over protests and alleged election irregularities in Uganda, where long-time leader Yoweri Museveni was re-elected earlier this month.
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US designates ex-Kataib Hizbollah Secretary-General as 'global ter
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
Washington [US], January 14 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States has designated former Secretary-General of the Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia group as a global terrorist, informed the US State Department on Wednesday.
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US State Department cancels all scheduled trips amid presidential
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Washington [US], January 13 (ANI): The US State Department has cancelled all planned travels scheduled for this week, including Secretary of State Michael Pompeo's visit to Europe, as it carried out work related to transition for the incoming administration of Joe Biden.
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Pompeo meets Biden's pick for Secretary of State for the first tim
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Washington [US], January 9 (ANI): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday (local time) met President-elect Joe Biden's selection for the post, Antony Blinken for the first time since the results of the presidential elections, according to a State Department official.
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US looks forward to work with India at UNSC: State Dept
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Washington [US], January 5 (ANI): The United States welcomed India to the United Nations Security Council and said it looks forward to working over the shared interests towards a peaceful, secure India-Pacific, said the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, US Department of State on Mon
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70 pc Chinese companies with military ties included in major globa
Updated : 4 weeks ago IST
Washington [US], December 30 (ANI): At least 70 per cent of Chinese companies with ties to the Chinese military have affiliates whose securities are included in major stock indices, said State Department, adding that these companies are involved in civilian and military production with money
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US approves USD 4 bn sale of 8 Apache helicopters to Kuwait
Updated : 4 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Washington DC [US], December 30 (ANI): The US State Department signed off on arms sales to Kuwait worth over USD 4 billion that include eight Apache AH-64E helicopters, along with equipment upgrade of 16 older Apaches, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), announced on Tuesday.
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