Sudan condemns US recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli territory
Mar 27, 2019, at 10:06 am
Khartoum, Mar 26 (Xinhua/UNI) Sudan on Tuesday condemned a decision by the US administration recognizing Israel's sovereignty over Golan Heights.
Golan Heights: Israeli PM Netanyahu to visit US and meet President Trump today
Mar 25, 2019, at 11:14 am
Jerusalem, Mar 25 (UNI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to start his two-day visit to Washington on Monday to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House just a few days after Trump's controversial remarks about the disputed Golan Heights, local media reported.
US state department says Maduro to face consequences for arresting opposition figures
Mar 22, 2019, at 08:07 am
Washington, Mar 22 (Sputnik) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government will face consequences if it continues arresting members of the opposition including staff of self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido, a US State Department spokesperson told Sputnik.
US to unveil details of Trump's mideast deal of century soon : Pompeo
Mar 22, 2019, at 07:58 am
Moscow, Mar 22 (Sputnik/UNI) The United States will soon unveil the details of US President Donald Trump's "deal of the century" that aimed to solve the long-standing conflict between Palestine and Israel, US State Secretary Mike Pompeo said.
Turkey condemns US attempts to legitimize Israeli occupation of Golan Heights : Cavusoglu
Mar 22, 2019, at 07:43 am
Ankara, Mar 21 (Sputnik/UNI) The US attempts to legitimize Israeli policy of occupation of the Golan Heights, which undermines the Syrian territorial integrity, are not in line with the international law and condemned by Ankara, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday.
US imposes new N. Korea sanctions on two Chinese-based shipping firms : Treasury Department
Mar 22, 2019, at 07:37 am
Washington, Mar 21 (Sputnik/UNI) The United States designated two Chinese-based shipping companies for violating North Korea sanctions, the US Department of the Treasury said in a statement on Thursday.
US sentences Australian for exporting electronics to Iran : Justice Department
Mar 22, 2019, at 07:33 am
Washington, Mar 21 (Sputnik/UNI) An Australian man has been sentenced to two years in prison for illegally exporting electronics to Iran without a license, the US Justice Department said in a press release on Thursday.
China, US and EU provide donation to stranded Zimbabweans following Cyclone Idai battering
Mar 20, 2019, at 04:39 pm
Harare, Mar 20 (Xinhua) More organizations are coming on board to provide help to victims of Cyclone Idai which battered Zimbabwe between Friday and Sunday.
Escalation of US-China bilateral tariffs to shave off 1 tln dollars from US GDP in 10 years: study
Mar 19, 2019, at 10:04 am
Washington, Mar 19 (Xinhua/UNI) An escalation of US-China bilateral tariffs will shave off 1 trillion US dollars from the US economy in a decade and inflict a particular damage on the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, according to a recent study released by the US Chamber of Commerce.
Pentagon refutes reports about plans to leave 1,000 US troops in Syria - Statement
Mar 18, 2019, at 09:45 am
Washington, Mar 18 (Sputnik/UNI): Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford has refuted media reports stating that the US military are allegedly planning to keep nearly 1,000 troops in Syria.
US job openings remain almost flat in January
Mar 16, 2019, at 10:02 am
Houston, Mar 16 (Xinhua) The number of job openings in the United States was little changed at 7.6 million on the last business day of January, the US Department of Labor said Friday.
US slaps Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia
Mar 16, 2019, at 09:58 am
Washington, Mar 16 (Xinhua/UNI) The US Treasury announced on Friday that it has imposed sanctions on six Russian individuals and eight entities for supporting Russia's role in the Ukraine issue.
Former Trump adviser Banks says sees no prospects for long-term US-China trade deal
Mar 15, 2019, at 06:21 pm
Washington, Mar 15 (Sputnik/UNI) David Banks, former adviser to US presidents Donald Trump and George W. Bush, told Sputnik that he did not believe that any long-term trade agreement between the United States and China would come to pass.
Saudi Arabia fails to provide details of probe into Journalist's murder: State Dept
Mar 13, 2019, at 10:09 pm
Washington, Mar 13 (Sputnik/IBNS) Saudi Arabia has not provided pertinent details of its investigation into last year's killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, the State Department said on Wednesday in its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.
US accuses Russian govt of restricting freedom of expression - State Dept
Mar 13, 2019, at 10:06 pm
Washington, Mar 13 (Sputnik) The United Sates believes Russia is restricting freedom of expression, the State Department said on Wednesday in its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2018.
Kosovo SF engaged in attacks against ethnic minorities - US State Dept.
Mar 13, 2019, at 10:04 pm
Washington, Mar 13 (Sputnik/UNI): Kosovo's security forces have engaged in attacks against ethnic communities and other marginalized groups, the State Department said on Wednesday in its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.
All eyes on China as US links UNSC move on Azhar to regional peace
Mar 13, 2019, at 11:07 am
Washington, Mar 13 (UNI) : All eyes will be on China globally on Wednesday as the powerful UNSC will take up the proposal for designating Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.
US says "meaningful progress" made in talks with Taliban
Mar 13, 2019, at 10:04 am
Washington, Mar 12 (Xinhua/UNI): The United States and Taliban wrapped up their talks in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, with "meaningful progress" made, said the US State Department on Tuesday.
US lawmakers introduce bill to force Trump publish visitor logs
Mar 13, 2019, at 10:01 am
Washington, Mar 13 (Sputnik/UNI): A new bill in the US Congress would force President Donald Trump to publish official visitor logs of the White House and other locations where he regularly conducts official business, Congressman Mike Quigley and Senator Tom Udall said in a joint news release.
US House of Representatives passes 3 Anti-Russia bills
Mar 13, 2019, at 09:53 am
Washington, Mar 13 (Sputnik/UNI): The House of Representatives passed three anti-Russian bills requiring US intelligence to conduct assessments of the Russian government’s plans, examine corruption among Russian authorities and outlaw the US recognition of Crimea as a part of Russia, the texts of the documents said.
US has every intention of driving Iranian oil exports to zero: Pompeo
Mar 13, 2019, at 09:47 am
Houston, Mar 13 (Sputnik/UNI) The United States is intent on driving Iran's oil exports to zero as quickly as possible, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said during remarks at a CERAWeek energy conference.
US authorities uncover "largest college admissions scam ever prosecuted"
Mar 13, 2019, at 09:44 am
Washington, Mar 13 (Xinhua/UNI) US federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged nearly 50 people in a scam where the wealthy paid to have their children admitted to elite schools.
US senator seeks grounding of 738 Max 8 planes
Mar 12, 2019, at 11:27 pm
Washington, Mar 12 (Sputnik/UNI): The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs to temporarily halt all US flights of Boeing 737 Max 8 airplane during an investigation of two recent crashes, including Sunday’s Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 people, Senator Mitt Romney said in a statement on Tuesday.
US state department expresses condolences over Sunday plane crash in Ethiopia
Mar 11, 2019, at 09:50 am
Moscow, Mar 11 (Sputnik/UNI): The US Department of State expressed condolences in connection with the Sunday crash of the Boeing 737 aircraft in Ethiopia.
Cooperation between US Midwest, China enters new period: diplomat
Mar 09, 2019, at 05:24 pm
Chicago, Mar 9 (Xinhua/UNI) Chinese Consul-General in Chicago Zhao Jian said Friday that friendly exchanges and practical cooperation between the US Midwestern states and China are entering a new period.
Trump to nominate former congressman as US ambassador to ASEAN
Mar 09, 2019, at 09:56 am
Washington, Mar 8 (Xinhua/UNI): U.S. President Donald Trump intends to nominate John Linder, a former congressman from Georgia, as U.S. ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the White House said on Friday.
Donald Trump to meet Brazil's Bolsonaro later this month: White House
Mar 09, 2019, at 09:51 am
Washington (Xinhua/UNI): US President Donald Trump will meet with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in the White House on March 19, the White House said Friday in a statement.
U.S.-listed Chinese firms trade mostly lower
Mar 09, 2019, at 09:43 am
New York, Mar 9 (Xinhua/UNI): U.S.-listed Chinese companies traded mostly lower on Friday with six of the top 10 stocks by weight in the S&P U.S. Listed China 50 index ending the day on a downbeat note.
China, US stand to gain from cooperation, lose from confrontation: FM
Mar 08, 2019, at 10:01 am
Beijing, Mar 8 (Xinhua/UNI): China and the United States stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.
US to revoke more visas of Venezuelan government Officials - Abrams
Mar 06, 2019, at 08:56 am
Washington, Mar 6 (Sputnik/UNI): The United States is planning to revoke more visas of Venezuelan government officials soon, US Special Representative for Venezuela Elliott Abrams said during a press conference.