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Blinken cuts short Asia trip due to Covid case in delegation: official

Dec 15, 2021

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday cut short a trip to Southeast Asia after a member of his delegation contracted the coronavirus, a spokesman for the US state department said. “The secretary would be returning to Washington…
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Harris’ Asia trip carries new urgency after Afghan collapse

Aug 21, 2021

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has given new urgency to Vice President Kamala Harris’ tour of southeast Asia, where she will attempt to reassure allies of American resolve following the chaotic end of a two-decade war. The trip, which…
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