US: Tabloids report 39-year-old woman dies 4 days after second Moderna vaccine shot
Mar 12, 2021, at 01:08 am
Washington/Sputnik: A 39-year-old woman with no known preexisting conditions passed away four days after receiving the second shot of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine in the US state of Utah, tabloids reported on Thursday.
Beijing urges US to cease support for pro-Taiwan independence forces, arms sales to island
Mar 09, 2021, at 11:53 pm
Beijing/Sputnik: China has made strong appeals to the United States to refrain from sending false signals to the pro-Taiwan independence forces and stop selling arms to the island, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Tuesday, commenting on the recent statement by Washington on the matter.
South Korea, US to hold scaled back military exercises
Mar 07, 2021, at 08:52 pm
Washington/UNI: South Korea and the United States announced the beginning of their annual military exercises from Monday, the South Korean army announced on Sunday, adding that the joint drill will be smaller than usual because of the coronavirus pandemic.
US Senate passes Joe Biden's $1.9tn COVID relief plan
Mar 07, 2021, at 04:28 pm
Washington/UNI: President Joe Biden's COVID relief bill which aims to help American people deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic was passed by the US Senate here on Saturday by a single vote.
FDA warns against one-dose regimen for Coronavirus vaccines in US: Reports
Mar 07, 2021, at 04:18 pm
Washington/Sputnik: Scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are strongly against administering only single doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, as their efficacy has only been proven if people get two shots, The Wall Street Journal reports.
US VP Kamala Harris speaks with Australia PM Scott Morrison, discusses 'China' among other issues
Mar 05, 2021, at 03:39 pm
Washington: US Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Australia alliance.
US needs Guam Aegis system to defend against China's air, sea 360 degree threats - Admiral
Mar 05, 2021, at 02:44 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The United States needs a defense system on Guam with 360 degree capability to defend against China's capability to fly aircraft and sail ships around the Mariana Islands with the ability to fire missiles from any direction against US targets, Indo-Pacific Command head Adm. Philip Davidson said.
China’s fiscal risks ‘extremely severe’, former Chinese finance minister warns
Mar 03, 2021, at 05:21 pm
Beijing: China's former finance minister Lou Jiwei has warned that the country's fiscal situation is 'extremely severe with risks and challenges'.
US VP Harris, Australian PM discuss boosting cooperation on China, Myanmar: White House
Mar 03, 2021, at 02:24 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US Vice President Kamala Harris and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a telephone call discussed ways to further cooperate on issues concerning China and Myanmar, the White House said in a press release.
US Intelligence removed 3 names from Khashoggi Report: Reports
Mar 02, 2021, at 02:33 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US intelligence removed three names that were erroneously mentioned among the suspects in its declassified report on the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, CNN said on Monday.
Canada-US relations still remain strained despite repeated bilateral meetings
Mar 02, 2021, at 04:29 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada-US relationship on their shared priorities and close ties as longtime allies is still constrained despite several days of bilateral meetings between the two countries, media reports said.
US has slim edge over China in AI, warns former Google Chairman
Mar 01, 2021, at 04:41 pm
Washignton: Former Google Chairman Eric Schmidt has warned the United States is only one to two years ahead of China in developing artificial intelligence.
White House says US preparing more measures against Myanmar
Mar 01, 2021, at 02:25 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The United States is preparing new measures against Myanmar in connection with the reported violence during the recent protests, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said.
Joe Biden to maintain Trump administration rules to limit China tech purchases: Reports
Feb 27, 2021, at 11:37 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The Biden administration plans to maintain and impose sweeping new rules to limit China's purchase of advanced technology from the United States, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
USA: Rights experts call for reforms to end police brutality, systemic racism
Feb 27, 2021, at 07:43 pm
New York: Independent UN human rights experts appealed on Friday for the new United States Government to adopt wide ranging reforms to end police violence and address systemic racism and racial discrimination.
UN agencies begin registering asylum seekers at US-Mexico border
Feb 26, 2021, at 08:57 pm
New York: UN agencies have begun preparing individuals and families at the Matamoros informal camp, near the United States-Mexico border, for entry into the US, following the termination of a policy that forced asylum seekers to wait for immigration hearings in Mexico.
US must treat China as rival, trade partner: Trade representative nominee
Feb 26, 2021, at 02:12 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The United States needs to think of China as a rival, trade partner and outsized player while at the same time cooperating with Beijing to address global challenges, President Joe Biden’s nominee for US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said during her Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday.
Feb 24, 2021, at 05:00 pm
New York: In response to the Biden Administration’s announced review into closing the infamous Guantánamo Bay detention centre in Cuba, independent UN human rights experts on Tuesday said it was vital to also address ongoing violations being committed against the 40 or so inmates still incarcerated there.
Myanmar: UN, US express concern regarding reports of violence
Feb 21, 2021, at 09:52 pm
Washington: The United Nations and the US State Department have both condemned the Myanmar's military rulers for their reported use of force against protesters.
US: Louisiana shooting leaves several people, including gunman, say police
Feb 21, 2021, at 02:32 pm
Lousiana/Sputnik: Several people were killed in a gun store shooting in Metairie, Louisiana, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
Joe Biden asks Asian, European partners to challenge China together
Feb 20, 2021, at 11:39 pm
Washington/UNI: US President Joe Biden, emphasising multi-lateralism, has urged the US' European allies and Asian partners to prepare together for a long-term strategic competition with China.
Diplomats of US, South Korea, Japan discuss matters related to North Korea: State Dept
Feb 19, 2021, at 02:15 pm
Washington/Sputnik: Senior diplomats of the United States, South Korea and Japan have held a teleconference to discuss the issues related to North Korea, the US Department of State said.
US President Biden vows repercussions for China over alleged human rights violations
Feb 17, 2021, at 03:59 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday vowed repercussions for China over alleged human rights violations.
Washington expresses concern over Beijing's interference in WHO's probe on COVID-19 origin
Feb 16, 2021, at 01:32 am
Washington: Targeting China, the US has expressed deep concerns about the way in which the early findings of the COVID-19 investigation were communicated and questions about the process used to reach them.
China targets US for accusing Beijing of interfering in WHO’s COVID-19 probe
Feb 16, 2021, at 01:07 am
Washington: China has reacted sharply to the US comments on Beijing interfering in the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) probe into the origins of the coronavirus and said Washington is “severely undermining” the crucial world health body.
Over 50 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in United States: CDC
Feb 14, 2021, at 03:59 pm
Washington/Sputnik: More than 50 million doses of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
US Senate acquits Donald Trump of charge of inciting Capitol Hill riot
Feb 14, 2021, at 02:13 pm
Washington/UNI: Former US President Donald Trump was on Saturday acquitted on a charge of “incitement of insurrection” in relation to the Jan 6 riot at the United States Capitol.
Infrastructure spending: Joe Biden warns Beijing will 'eat our lunch'
Feb 14, 2021, at 06:12 am
Washington: US President Joe Biden has warned that if America does not “step up” its infrastructure spending then China will “eat our lunch”.
Joe Biden administration aims to close Guantanamo bay prison by end of term in office
Feb 13, 2021, at 02:17 pm
Washinton/Sputnik: The Biden administration intends to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center by the end of President Joe Biden's term in office, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said during a press briefing on Friday.
Was on phone call with Xi Jinping for two hours: US President Joe Biden
Feb 12, 2021, at 04:51 am
Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden on Thursday said that he made his first conversation over a phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping since taking office.