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US to offer India $500 mn in military aid to reduce Russia dependence: Report
The effort is part of a much larger initiative by President Joe Biden’s administration to court India as a long-term security partner, despite its reluctance to criticize Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Updated on May 18, 2022 12:55 PM IST
Bloomberg |
US panel boost for Green Card applicants: Here's what you should do in meantime
- The recommendations of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (PACAANHPI) are to be sent to the White House now for approval.
Published on May 18, 2022 11:39 AM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Kunal Gaurav
India intends to deploy S-400 missiles to defend against Pak, China threats: US
“India continued to develop its own hypersonic, ballistic, cruise, and air defence missile capabilities, conducting multiple tests in 2021,” an US official said.
Updated on May 18, 2022 11:20 AM IST
PTI |
Sweden, Finland to jointly submit applications to become NATO members Wednesday
- Finland, which was invaded by the then Soviet Union in 1939 - the same year when Germany's invasion of Poland started the Second World War, shares a 1,300-km border with Russia. Sweden shares a maritime boundary with Russia.
Updated on May 17, 2022 11:50 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
US authorises Covid booster shots for children aged 5 to 11
- Children will become eligible for the booster at least five months after completing their initial vaccine doses. The dosage is 10 micrograms for both the initial shots and the booster, compared to 30 for those 12 and older.
Published on May 17, 2022 11:25 PM IST
AFP |
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