Myanmar: UN, US express concern regarding reports of violence
Feb 21, 2021, at 03:32 pm
Washington/UNI: The United Nations and the US State Department have both condemned 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 declares major disaster in Texas after heavy winter storms
Feb 21, 2021, at 02:18 pm
Washington/UNI: US President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in the state of Texas after winter storms almost paralyzed the region, the White House said.
Donald Trump to deliver first public speech since leaving office
Feb 21, 2021, at 02:03 pm
Washington/UNI: Former US President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida next week, WFTV reports.
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.
Bill Gates calls failure to contain COVID-19 pandemic at early stages 'Tragedy'
Feb 20, 2021, at 02:46 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Microsoft cofounder and philanthropist Bill Gates condemned the failure of global leaders to preempt the spread of COVID-19 in his speech at the Munich Security Conference.
United States officially rejoins Paris Climate Accord
Feb 20, 2021, at 12:42 am
Washington/UNI: The United States on Friday officially rejoined the Paris agreement on climate change, the US Embassy in India said.
There will be repercussions for China: Joe Biden
Feb 19, 2021, at 04:44 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden has targeted China and said Beijing will have to face repercussions over human rights abuses.
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.
RAP, a series of online programs, helps in Ontario's financial recovery in response to COVID-19
Feb 18, 2021, at 05:09 am
Toronto/IBNS: With a motive of a financial recovery, the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) joined the Recovery Activation Program (RAP) to help businesses digitally modernize their operations and foster growth.
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.
Kamala Harris discusses COVID-19 pandemic with Macron : White House
Feb 16, 2021, at 03:41 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: US Vice President Kamala Harris has discussed the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and other issues during a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, the White House said.
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.
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.
BreakingNews: US Senate acquits Donald Trump in second impeachment trial
Feb 14, 2021, at 08:23 am
Washington: Former President Donald Trump survived his second impeachment trial, as US senators decided not to convict him on charges of inciting the insurrection at the Capitol.
Coup: Joe Biden administration launches new sanctions regime targeting the Myanmar military
Feb 14, 2021, at 06:53 am
Washington: US President Joe Biden has launched a new sanctions regime targeting the Myanmar military and its leaders, as well as their business interests, following the coup which hit the political situation of the South Asian country.
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”.
CDC says US schools can safely reopen as White House mulls over plan
Feb 13, 2021, at 03:11 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US schools can be reopened safely for in-person learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in federal guidelines issued Friday that the White House declined to immediately endorse.
Air Canada CEO says finally 'encouraged' by Airline industry bailout talks with Government
Feb 13, 2021, at 02:51 pm
Toronto/Sputnik: Air Canada CEO Calin Rovinescu said he is finally seeing encouraging signs emanating from discussions with the federal government concerning a bailout package for an industry decimated by the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
US policy on Russian S-400 unchanged, Washington has 'profound' concerns about the system
Feb 11, 2021, at 07:35 am
Washington/Sputnik: The US policy on Russia's S-400 air defense systems remains unchanged and Washington still has profound concerns about the system, US Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price said on Wednesday.
Senators reintroduce Bill to offer US refugee status to Hong Kong citizens: Rubio
Feb 10, 2021, at 02:40 pm
Washington/Sputnik: Twelve US senators have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to offer refugee status in the United States to citizens of Hong Kong who protested against the government of China, Senator Marco Rubio said in a press release.
US conducts joint Guam drill with Australia, Japan to counter China
Feb 10, 2021, at 04:54 am
The United States is conducting a joint exercise with Australia and Japan on Guam, an unincorporated territory of the United States in Micronesia subregion of the western Pacific Ocean, in an attempt to counter the increasing vulnerability to attack from Russia or China, media reports saiad.
Canada Housing First program provides safety to homeless people in the pandemic, say advocates
Feb 10, 2021, at 04:29 am
Canada/IBNS: Canadian provinces and cities including Regina, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria, Hamilton, and Fredericton, experiencing frigid temperatures are being provided with an essential lifeline right now by the Housing First program in providing safe permanent housing to homeless people, without preconditions, addiction, and mental health challenges, media reports said.
Wall Street continues record high spree as Biden pushes forth with US stimulus
Feb 09, 2021, at 03:26 pm
New York/Sputnik: Wall Street continued its record setting spree in all three major US stock indexes hit all-time highs for a second day in a row as the Biden administration pushed to have its $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus approved by Congress with or without bipartisan support.
Biden minimum wage plan might hike unemployment by 1.4 mln, budget deficit by $54Bln: CBO
Feb 09, 2021, at 02:42 pm
Washington/Sputnik: President Joe’s Biden plan to virtually double the US minimum wage to $15 per hour by June 2025 would raise unemployment by an estimated 1.4 million and the budget deficit by $54 billion in the decade between 2021 and 2031, the bipartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said on Monday.
US military does not see Russia-China-Iran Naval Drill as 'impediment': Pentagon
Feb 09, 2021, at 02:29 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The US military does not view an upcoming exercise of Russian, Chinese and Iranian navies in the Indian Ocean as an impediment to its ability to defend freedom of the seas and support allies, the Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Monday.
US concerned over Myanmar military's restrictions on peaceful assembly: State Dept
Feb 09, 2021, at 02:10 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The United States is concerned about the Myanmar military's decision to restrict peaceful protests, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.