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CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

US offers USD 10 million reward for info on Hezbollah operative

11:54 pm March 29, 2021

Washington: The United States on Monday offered a USD 10 million reward for information on a Hezbollah operative who was convicted last year in the assassination of Lebanon’s former prime minister Rafik Hariri. The State Department said the reward will be given to anyone who provides information preventing Salim Jamil Ayyash from planning or engaging in any […]

Biden announces all Americans to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination by May 1

11:26 am March 12, 2021

Washington: US President Joe Biden has announced that all Americans will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination by May 1 with an aim to get the country, worst-hit by the pandemic, closer to normal by July 4th, Independence Day. In his first prime-time address to the nation on Thursday since assuming office in January, Biden also announced the deployment of more than […]

Kamala Harris speaks with WTO director general

11:20 am March 12, 2021

Washington: US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday spoke over phone with Director General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala during which they discussed the need for reforms within the WTO to maximize its effectiveness for the future. ”l spoke with WTO Director General Dr Okonjo-Iweala. We agreed to advancing international trade for recovery and equitable economic growth. […]

Chinese are on march to prove their importance, are taking up vacuum that US created: Albright

11:14 am March 12, 2021

Washington: A former top American diplomat on Thursday told lawmakers that the Chinese are on a march to prove their importance and are taking up the vacuum that the United States has created. ”What has happened here, we did not pay attention to what was going on. There’s no question. And kind of dismissed the […]

Seoul agrees to pay more for hosting American troops in 2021

11:29 pm March 10, 2021

Washington: Striking a delicate balance, the United States and South Korea have agreed Seoul will pay 13.9 per cent more this year for hosting American troops as part of a multiyear deal crafted to keep Seoul’s share of the overall cost within historical norms, officials said on Wednesday. The deal, which had been announced earlier this week but without financial details, ends a […]