Beijing irked as US invites Taiwan to democracy summit
Nov 24, 2021, at 11:52 pm
Beijing/UNI/Sputnik: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday criticized the United States for inviting Taiwan, claimed by China as it's territory, to the 'Summit for Democracy' which President Joe Biden will host virtually in December.
Pakistan, Taliban violators of religious freedom: US Secretary of State
Nov 18, 2021, at 11:43 pm
Washington, DC/IBNS: United States Secretary of State Antony John Blinken on Wednesday redesignated Pakistan as a country of particular concern (CPC) for the violations of religious freedom and rebranded the Taliban as an entity of particular concern (EPC), according to a statement issued by Blinken's office.
Joe Biden administration planning to diplomatically boycott Beijing Olympics 2022: Reports
Nov 18, 2021, at 05:06 am
Washington: The US President Joe Biden-led administration is planning to diplomatically boycott the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.
Joe Biden administration planning to diplomatically boycott Beijing Olympics 2022: Reports
Nov 17, 2021, at 10:05 pm
Washington: The US President Joe Biden-led administration is planning to diplomatically boycott the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.
US expresses concern over deteriorating health of Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan
Nov 11, 2021, at 01:08 am
The United States on Wednesday expressed concern over the deteriorating health of Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan.
Nov 10, 2021, at 02:40 pm
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Iraqi President Barham Salih on the recent attempted assassination of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhimi, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.
Taliban say US support of Afghan resistance would violate Doha agreement
Nov 09, 2021, at 11:03 pm
Kabul/UNI/Sputnik: Support for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF) by the United States would constitute a breach of the 2020 Doha agreement between Washington and the Taliban, the movement's spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said on Tuesday.
US govt not ready to give Afghanistan financial aid via current authorities: Security Advisor
Nov 08, 2021, at 05:27 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States is not prepared at this stage to give financial aid to Afghanistan via those who are currently in power, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told the CNN broadcaster.
US court suspends order for mandatory vaccination of staff in large companies
Nov 07, 2021, at 02:16 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled to suspend the decision on compulsory vaccination against COVID-19 for employees of large companies in the country.
8 die during Astroworld Festival in Houston
Nov 06, 2021, at 10:23 pm
Austin: At least eight people died after the crowd surged forward as rapper Travis Scott was on stage at the Astroworld Festival in US city of Houston on Friday, media reports said.
US blacklists Pegasus-maker Israeli company over snooping charges
Nov 04, 2021, at 03:02 am
Washington/IBNS: US authorities have blacklisted Israeli company NSO, which is the maker of Pegasus spyware, after determining that the firm supplied software used to target officials and journalists, reports said.
G20: US, EU committed to negotiate carbon-based arrangement on steel, aluminum trade, says Biden
Nov 01, 2021, at 04:44 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States and the European Union have pledged to negotiate a new carbon-based arrangement on steel and aluminum trade after agreeing to suspend the Trump-era tariffs in the sectors, US President Joe Biden said on Sunday.
Joe Biden to hold one-on-one meeting with Tayyip Erdogan in Glasgow on Sunday: White House
Oct 31, 2021, at 03:05 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden will hold a bilateral meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Oct 31, a senior White House official said on Saturday.
Halloween party shooting leaves two dead, 5 injured in US's California: Police
Oct 31, 2021, at 02:41 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: At least two people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting at a Halloween Party in Sacramento, California, where hundreds of people were in attendance, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office says.
Blinken remark: China urges US to respect commitments on Taiwan
Oct 27, 2021, at 10:35 pm
Beijing: The Chinese Embassy in the United States has called on Washington to comply with the "One China" principle and adhere to its commitments regarding Taiwan.
Climate Change: John Kerry to visit UK to meet Chinese counterparts in London
Oct 26, 2021, at 03:02 pm
Washington: US Special Representative for Climate John Kerry will visit the UK to meet his Chinese counterparts in London on Tuesday to discuss matters concerning climate change, the State Department said.
US imported tens of millions of used medical gloves from Thailand: Reports
Oct 25, 2021, at 03:34 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: Tens of millions of already used nitrile medical gloves were imported into the United States from Thailand during the pandemic, CNN reported on Sunday, citing its own investigation.
Joe Biden’s popularity drops more than that of any other US leader since end of WWII: Poll
Oct 24, 2021, at 02:41 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The approval rating of President Joe Biden went down in his first nine months of presidency more than that of any other US president since 1945, a new Gallup poll revealed.
US condemns attacks on Hindu Durga Puja pandals, temples in Bangladesh
Oct 20, 2021, at 02:39 pm
Dhaka/Washington: The United States on Wednesday condemned the recent violence in Bangladesh where Hindu temples and pandals were attacked by unknown men and urged authorities to 'investigate' the matter.
Taiwan expresses concern over China testing hypersonic missiles, Beijing denies
Oct 20, 2021, at 12:11 am
Taiwan’s defense ministry has said it is monitoring China's suspected testing of hypersonic missiles.
US top envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad resigns, Tom West to take over
Oct 19, 2021, at 11:24 pm
Washington/UNI: The US’ top envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has stepped down from his role, less than two months after the US’ chaotic withdrawal from Kabul.
Former-US Secretary of State Powell dies of Covid-19 complications: Family
Oct 19, 2021, at 12:28 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell died on Monday from coronavirus-related complications, his family said in a statement.
Former US President Bill Clinton hospitalized with sepsis 'discharged'
Oct 18, 2021, at 04:00 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: Former US President Bill Clinton, who had been hospitalized in California for sepsis, was discharged, physician Alpesh Amin, the medical director of the University of California's Irvine Medical Center, said.
US plans to reopen land border to fully vaccinated Canadians from next month
Oct 14, 2021, at 03:31 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Senior United States (U.S.) officials announced Tuesday night that starting early November, the country would allow fully vaccinated Canadians to enter the at land and ferry border crossings, which have been closed for non-essential travel since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
US says talks with Taliban in Doha remained 'candid'
Oct 11, 2021, at 03:21 pm
Washington: The US Statedepartment on Sunday said talks between the American delegation and Taliban in Doha was 'candid and professional'.
Afghanistan Development: US, Taliban officials to hold talks in Doha over weekend
Oct 09, 2021, at 02:48 pm
Washington/UNI/Xinhua: A U.S. delegation will travel to Doha, Qatar, over the weekend to meet with senior Afghan Taliban representatives, the State Department said.
Eleven sailors hurt after US submarine strikes object in Indo-Pacific: Reports
Oct 08, 2021, at 03:10 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: Eleven sailors were injured after a US submarine struck an object in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region on Saturday, USNI News outlet reported on Thursday citing a Navy official.
Donald Trump moves court trying to get Twitter account reinstated
Oct 03, 2021, at 03:04 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: Former US President Donald Trump has filed a complaint with a federal court, asking Twitter to temporarily restore his account while he pushes forward with efforts toward permanent reinstatement.
US heard Russia’s pitch for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates: Minister
Oct 03, 2021, at 04:41 am
Geneva/UNI/Sputnik: Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Saturday he believed that US delegates in Geneva saw his point in the mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccine certificates.
US, French Foreign Ministers to hold talks on October 5: Reports
Oct 03, 2021, at 04:34 am
Moscow/Sputnik: French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian will hold talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, media said.