India’s prime minister invites Mauritius as the presidents of Russia and China will not attend. President Joe Biden is meeting with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in…
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Defense Secretary Holds Collaborative Meetings in India
Secretary Austin seeks to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin recently spent two days in India meeting with his counterparts. He held discussions with India’s…
Read MoreCritical U.S. Infrastructure Hit by Chinese Hackers
Actions involve the U.S. territory of Guam. A report from “Five Eyes” intelligence (an alliance of the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, plus Japan and India)…
Read MoreTreasury Secretary Congratulates New World Bank President
Secretary Yellen voices support for Ajay Banga’s ability to form climate policy. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen congratulated Ajay Banga last week after he was elected president…
Read MoreSecretary of State Meets Briefly with Russian Counterpart
Both were attending the G-20 summit in India. On the sidelines of the G-20 meeting, Secretary of State Antony Blinken had the opportunity for a brief face-to-face meeting…
Read MoreAll Travelers from China Face Mandatory COVID Test
U.S. will implement COVID screening starting January 5. President Biden’s administration has announced that passengers on flights coming to the U.S. from China, Hong Kong, or Macau will have…
Read MoreG20 Members Divided Over Ukraine Conflict
A U.S.-supported declaration condemns the war for causing human suffering and harming the global economy. The United States and others at the G20 have submitted a draft resolution…
Read MoreTreasury Department Sanctions Ties to Iranian Suppliers
International company network concealing origins of petroleum shipments. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at the Department of the Treasury has sanctioned an international group of countries…
Read MoreAmerican Oil Reserves Being Sent Overseas
Strategic Petroleum Reserve being reduced by 1 million barrels daily. Since March 31, the United States is releasing 1 million barrels of oil per day from its strategic…
Read MoreInternational Religious Freedom Report Released
Secretary Blinken highlights issues in Pakistan. The State Department recently released its 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom which tracks information from nearly 200 countries. This report to…
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