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BJP most popular party among Indian diaspora in US: Survey
While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the most popular Indian political party among the Indian diaspora in the US, a majority is critical of government policies despite showing overall strong support for the country, according to a study.
US FDA denies emergency use approval for Covaxin
The US Food and Drug administration has denied approval for emergency use of Covaxin, developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, and has asked for additional data, biopharmaceutical Ocugen, the US partner of the Indian vaccine maker has said.
Antigua Cabinet discusses Choksi's abduction claim
The Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet held a brief discussion into Indian fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi's abduction claim, as well as on the decisions rendered by the Magistrate and the High Court of Dominica, local media reported.
EU Parliament calls for more sanctions on Belarus
Punitive measures should be taken against the crude oil-processing industry, the production of petroleum products, and the potash, steel and wood-processing industries, it said in a resolution adopted on Thursday. In addition, cooperation with state-owned Belarusian banks should be stopped, reports dpa news agency. Consideration should also be given to temporarily excluding Belarus from the Swift payment system.
G7 Leaders' Summit to begin with focus on Covid, climate change
Hosted by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the three-day event will take place in the coastal village of Carbis Bay in Cornwall. Following the inaguration on Friday, the leaders are due to discuss recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, focusing on questions such as Covid-19 vaccine donations and financial aid to build vaccine production sites around the world.
China draws closer to Myanmar military junta
On June 5, junta leader Min Aung Hlaing and his Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin met Chinese Ambassador Chen Hai, after which the Chinese Embassy's Facebook statement identified the senior general as the "Leader of Myanmar".
Macron urges European sovereignty ahead of G7, NATO summits
Regarding the NATO summit next week in Brussels, Macron, who said in 2019 that the trans-Atlantic alliance was experiencing "brain death", stressed that "the strategic capability autonomy of Europeans should be recognized".
Russia ends MoU with US on facilitating travels for diplomats
The MoU signed in Washington in June 1992 allowed Russian and US diplomats to tour their host country simply on notification, without seeking permission. The intention to terminate the agreement was first announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry on April 16.
San Francisco to fully reopen on June 15
Staring from June 15, the city of San Francisco will fully reopen and eliminate capacity limits. Except for schools, childcare and youth activities, San Francisco will lift much of its health order sector-specific restrictions and rescind all business sector directives.
Johnson, Biden sign new Atlantic Charter
The meeting took place in the seaside resort of Carbis Bay, Cornwall, on Thursday on the eve of the G7 Leaders' Summit, Xinhua news agency reported. This is Biden's first foreign trip after coming to power in January.
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