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S-400 missile deal: India reasserts independent foreign policy

New Delhi: By concluding the S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile system deal with Russia in the face of Washington’s sanctions on Moscow, India reasserted its independence on foreign policy in adherence with New Delhi stated stand that its ties with one country are free of that with a third country. After the signing of the […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Man detonates bomb outside US Embassy in Beijing

Beijing: A man detonated a bomb on a street outside the US Embassy in Beijing on Thursday, rattling the diplomatically sensitive area in the capital. The police identified the man as 26-year-old Jiang Moumou, who set off a device made from fireworks, injuring his hand. He hails from China’s Inner Mongolia region. “There was an […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Here's what US Embassy advises Indian student aspirants

New Delhi: As the season starts for Indian students to apply for seats in US higher educational institutions, a senior official at the US Embassy here on Thursday advised applicants not to come with prepared answers for visa interviews. “A lot of applicants, including some students, come with a prepared speech,” George Hogeman, Consul General […]

  • Wednesday, 07 July 2021
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Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Washington: President Donald Trump will recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and start the process of moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to the holy city, a move against the long-held American principles which many Arab leaders warned could trigger more violence in the Middle East. According to senior administration officials, Trump will make the […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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US issues new travel advisory for Sri Lanka

Washington/Colombo: In a new travel advisory, the US State Department has ordered the departure of all school-age family members of American government employees in Kindergarten through 12th grade. The advisory issued on Friday also authorised the voluntary departure of non-emergency US government employees and family members. “Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Sri Lanka. Terrorists […]

  • Saturday, 01 May 2021
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China Orders US To Shut Consulate In Chengdu Amid Rising Diplomatic Tension

Beijing: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday informed the US Embassy in China of its decision to withdraw its consent for the establishment and operation of the American Consulate General in Chengdu as a retaliatory move against Washington’s move to close the Asian giant’s mission in Houston. In a statement, the Ministry also made specific […]

  • Wednesday, 14 April 2021
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