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US concerned by China’s ongoing attempts to ‘intimidate’ neighbours: White House

2:17 pm February 2, 2021

Washington: In its first response to the China-India border standoff, the Biden administration has voiced concern over Beijing’s ongoing attempts to ”intimidate” its neighbours and said it was closely monitoring the situation. A top official of the new Biden administration also asserted that the US will stand with its allies to advance its shared values in the strategically-vital Indo-Pacific region. ”We […]

Joe Biden administration promises focus on environmental justice

Budget office projects 4.6 per cent growth in Biden’s first year

10:42 pm February 1, 2021

Washington: The Congressional Budget Office expects the US economy will grow at a 4.6 per cent annual rate this year, with employment returning to pre-pandemic levels in 2024. The 10-year outlook issued Monday said the economic recovery from the coronavirus has been boosted by an unprecedented wave of government spending to combat the outbreak, such […]

Biden to meet Putin in Geneva on June 16: White House

Putin signs extension of last Russia-US nuclear arms treaty

11:41 pm January 29, 2021

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a bill extending the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States a week before the pact was due to expire. Both houses of the Russian parliament voted unanimously Wednesday to extend the New START treaty for five years. Putin and US President Joe Biden had discussed the nuclear accord a day earlier, and the Kremlin said they agreed […]

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China envoy urges EU to develop its ‘strategic autonomy’

11:59 pm January 27, 2021

Brussels: China‘s envoy to the European Union on Wednesday urged the 27-nation bloc to deepen its ties with his country even further and said that he hoped the EU’s desire for ”strategic autonomy” will guide its foreign policy in the future. The EU is China’s biggest trading partner, but they are also economic competitors, and as Beijing has become […]

India welcomes US decision to continue participation in WHO: Vardhan

8:03 pm January 27, 2021

New Delhi: India welcomes the US’ decision to continue participation in the World Health Organisation, Health minister Harsh Vardhan said on Tuesday. Vardhan digitally chaired the 148th session of the WHO Executive Board through video conference on Tuesday. ”On behalf of India and as Chair of the WHO Executive Board, I welcome the announcement that the new administration of President Joe Biden will halt […]