Trump restricted Biden's intelligence briefings exactly four years after Biden did the same, citing Trump's "erratic behavior" before and after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Blinken's trip to the region is his 11th since the attack on Israel that triggered the Gaza war. It comes as Israel intensifies military campaign against Iran-backed militants -- Hamas in Gaza Strip and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Statement by US State Dept says the Indian external affairs minister & US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also discussed collaboration opportunities in tech & clean energy initiatives.
On the sidelines of UN meet, US Secretary of State Blinken discussed with allies the proposal for a 21-day immediate ceasefire at the Israel-Lebanon border & further de-escalation in Gaza.
The top US diplomat said they are also working to establish 'clear understandings on how the different parties are going to fulfill their commitments'.
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal supported by Egypt and Qatar also aims to secure release of all hostages and distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Security situation in Haiti remains untenable due to violence perpetrated by gangs. Funds include $95 mn for security mission & $15 mn to Haitian Police to counter gang violence.
From coastal Andhra Pradesh to Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab, from bonfires in UP to midnight pledges in Chennai and Lahore, Vande Mataram was a war cry to galvanise people toward azaadi.
With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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