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In his first call with Xi, Biden conveys concerns over China’s unfair economic practices, assertive actions Washington/Beijing:US President Joe Biden has expressed his “fundamental concerns” about China’s coercive and unfair economic practices, its crackdown in Hong Kong, human rights abuses in Xinjiang and increasingly assertive actions in the region, as he spoke with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for the first time since taking office.
No change in policy on Jammu and Kashmir, says US
Washington: The United States on Wednesday said that there is no change in its policy on Jammu and Kashmir.
Pak test-fires surface-to-surface cruise missileIslamabad: Pakistan on Thursday conducted a successful training launch of a surface-to-surface cruise missile which can strike targets up to 450 kilometers, the Army said, the country’s third missile test in three weeks.
Biden announces sanctions against military leaders of Myanmar Washington: US President Joe Biden has announced a series of sanctions on the military leaders of Myanmar in response to their recent action to overthrow a democratically elected leadership in a coup.
Biden admin urged not to issue H-1B to Indians till country cap on Green Card is removed
Washington: An immigration advocacy group representing Indian-Americans urged Biden administration not to issue H-1B work visa to any individual born in India, till the time countrycap on green cards or permanent legal residency is removed.
Ethnic minorities join big crowds protesting Myanmar coup Yangon: Members of Myanmar’s myriad ethnic minorities marching behind their groups’ flags joined the large and enthusiastic protests Thursday against the junta that took over the government last week.
Trudeau says he discussed with PM Modi recent protests, importance of resolving issues through dialogue
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that he held a “good discussion” with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on many important issues, including on the two nations’ commitment to democratic principles, recent protests, and the importance of resolving issues through dialogue.
US Senate begins Trump’s impeachment trial, Democrats make their case against ex-president
Washington: Prosecutors at Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial have laid out a strong case against the former president, showing previously undisclosed and chilling security camera footage of the mayhem that erupted at the US Capitol last month after a pro-Trump mob smashed their way into the building and posed a threat to the lawmakers.
India-US defence and security ties stronger than ever before: Ambassador Sandhu
Washington: The India-US defence trade, which has grown significantly in a short span of time, now stands at USD 21 billion, India’s envoy here has said, asserting that the bilateral military and security ties are stronger than ever before.