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China's aggressive behaviour in Indo-Pacific can spark crisis there: US
Describing China as a pacing challenge, US Defence Secretary Llyod Austin said Beijing's "aggressive behaviour" in the Indo-Pacific could spark a crisis in the region
 "China's aggressive behaviour in Indo-Pacific can spark crisis there: US")
Donating 500 mn vaccine not enough, US should do more: Krishnamoorthi
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has said that donating 500 million doses of anti-coronavirus vaccine to the world, was not enough and the United States should do more
 "Donating 500 mn vaccine not enough, US should do more: Krishnamoorthi")
US hits alleged financing ring linking Yemen rebels, Iran with sanctions
The US has levelled sanctions against a Yemeni network that it claims was cooperating with Iran's Revolutionary Guard to illicitly transfer tens of millions of dollars to Yemen's Houthi rebels
 "US hits alleged financing ring linking Yemen rebels, Iran with sanctions")
Multiple missiles target US troops, contractors in Iraqi army bases
Multiple rockets have targeted two Iraqi military bases hosting US-led coalition troops and foreign contractors, Iraqi security officials and the military said
 "Multiple missiles target US troops, contractors in Iraqi army bases")
Senate passes bill to boost US technology industry, counter rivals
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill that aims to boost US semiconductor production and the development of artificial intelligence
 "Senate passes bill to boost US technology industry, counter rivals")
Troop withdrawal: US will maintain its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan
US is only withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan, not withdrawing from the country, and it is determined to maintain a strong diplomatic presence there to extend economic and humanitarian support
 "Troop withdrawal: US will maintain its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan")
China has ability to disturb rules-based order US strongly defend: Blinken
China is single nation that militarily, economically, diplomatically and politically has ability to try to disturb the rules-based order that the United States, its friends and allies strongly defend
Joe Biden supply chain 'strike force' to target China on unfair trade
Biden administration rolled out findings of a review of access to critical products, from semiconductors to electric-vehicle batteries
 "Joe Biden supply chain 'strike force' to target China on unfair trade")
Basic notion of democratic reforms a national security issue in US: WH
The basic notion of democratic reforms and voting rights in the US is a national security issue, Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said
 "Basic notion of democratic reforms a national security issue in US: WH")
Need to increase Covid vaccine production capacity worldwide: Blinken
With the US sending millions of Covid vaccines to several countries, Secretary of State Tony Blinken said that there is a need to increase production capacity on a regional basis across the globe
G-7, NATO meetings part of Joe Biden's maiden official overseas visit
US President Joe Biden is scheduled to leave on his maiden official overseas trip during which he will hold discussions with top global leaders, including at the G-7 summit
''Do not come'': Kamala Harris seeks ''hope at home'' for Guatemalans
Vice President Kamala Harris offered an optimistic outlook for improved cooperation with Guatemala on addressing the spike in migration to the US after her meeting with Guatemalan President
 "''Do not come'': Kamala Harris seeks ''hope at home'' for Guatemalans")
Prez Joe Biden invites Ukrainian president to White House this summer
President Joe Biden has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a White House visit this summer
 "Prez Joe Biden invites Ukrainian president to White House this summer")
VP Kamala Harris targets corruption, immigration on Latin America trip
With Harris visiting Guatemala and Mexico, Biden administration is expected to announce new measures to fight smuggling and trafficking, and hopes to announce additional anti-corruption efforts
VP Kamala Harris' plane forced to return due to 'technical issue'
A technical issue forced Vice President Kamala Harris' plane to return to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland about 25 minutes after she had left Sunday on a trip to Guatemala and Mexico
 "VP Kamala Harris' plane forced to return due to 'technical issue'")
Set aside for India portion from Covid vaccine doses, Senator urges Biden
Chuck Schumer has urged President Joe Biden to set aside for India a portion from 80 million Covid-19 vaccine doses, which the lawmaker said is now the epicenter of the pandemic
 "Set aside for India portion from Covid vaccine doses, Senator urges Biden")
US-India Counter narcotics Working Group discuss on threat of illicit drugs
The CNWG convened the second virtual meeting and exchanged views to reduce the threat of illicit drugs
 "US-India Counter narcotics Working Group discuss on threat of illicit drugs")
US reports lowest weekly increase of child Covid cases since late 2020
About 34,500 new Covid-19 child cases were reported in the US last week, marking the lowest number of new weekly cases since early October last year
 "US reports lowest weekly increase of child Covid cases since late 2020")
JBS meat plants reopen as White House blames Russia over hack
A notorious Russia-linked hacking group is behind the cyberattack against JBS, a source familiar with the matter said
 "JBS meat plants reopen as White House blames Russia over hack")
US researchers start testing mix-and-match Covid vaccine boosters
US researchers have started a clinical trial to test what happens when adults who have been fully vaccinated with one type of Covid-19 vaccine receive booster doses of a different Covid-19 vaccine
