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Not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India, says White House

May 17, 2024 admin

White House national security communications advisor John Kirby speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington on May 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Applauding the people of India for exercising their right to vote, the White House on May 17 said there are not too many more vibrant democracies in the…

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Israel, U.S. defence chiefs to meet on March 26 as tensions rise over Gaza

March 26, 2024 admin

Israel Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant (right) with Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, in Tel Aviv, Israel. File | Photo Credit: AP “U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet with Israel’s Minister of Defence on March 26 and discuss ways to defeat Hamas other than conducting a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of…

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US After Israel Delegation Cancels Visit Over UN Vote On Gaza Ceasefire

March 25, 2024 admin

“We’ve been consistent in our support (for) a ceasefire as part of a hostage deal,” he said Washington: The White House said Monday it was “perplexed” and “disappointed” by the cancelation of an Israeli delegation’s planned visit to discuss US concerns over a possible offensive in southern Gaza. Israel scrapped the visit after the United…

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United Nations warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings rise

October 25, 2023 admin

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees warned on October 25 that without immediate deliveries of fuel it will soon have to sharply cut back relief operations across the Gaza Strip, which has been blockaded and hit by devastating Israeli airstrikes since Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel more than two weeks ago. The…

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