Beijing slams US before top diplomat’s key visit
It will be the first face-to-face talks between Washington and Beijing in months as the two negotiate acrimonious ties….reports Asian Lite News
US asks India, Pak to work towards stable ties
India’s role in Afghanistan and relations with Pakistan is going to be on Blinken’s agenda during his visit to India, reports Hamza
US vows to continue airstrikes supporting Afghan troops
Addressing a presser in Kabul, General McKenzie said, “The United States will continue to carry out airstrikes to support Afghan forces facing
US ‘undeterred’ by Chinese sanctions: White House
China on Friday imposed sanctions on seven US individuals and entity, under Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law…reports Asian Lite News Hours after the latest
China’s opposition to audit of labs dangerous, says White House
“Their position is irresponsible and frankly dangerous … It’s not a time to be stonewalling,” Psaki told reporters during a press briefing….reports
CIA plans forward-deployment of China specialists
Burns said the US is no longer the “only big kid” on the geopolitical block, especially with the rise of China…reports Asian
US bombs Taliban camps to help Afghan forces
At least five Taliban members were killed in the airstrikes carried out by the US over the past few days, reports Asian
US set to relocate Afghan evacuees
President Joe Biden’s administration has been facing pressure from lawmakers to evacuate Afghans who helped the US military and are vulnerable to
Biden meets King Abdullah, calls him a loyal friend
King Abdullah is set to have a working breakfast with Vice President Kamala Harris, and to meet Secretary of State Antony Blinken,
‘Re-entering Afghanistan will be impossible for US’
Experts believe that the return to Afghanistan would be difficult as neighbouring countries are not in favour of Washington coming back….reports Asian