Last commanding four-star US general hands over charge in Afghanistan
Jul 14, 2021, at 02:38 am
General Scott Miller, the longest-serving four-star US general in Afghanistan, on Monday relinquished the post, handing over the charge to Marine Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, who is the head of CentComm, at a small ceremony in Kabul. Miller thus became the last US four-star general to command US troops on the ground in Afghanistan.
US special envoy back in Doha to push for Afghan peace talks
Jul 12, 2021, at 04:24 am
Zalmay Khalilzad, the US special peace envoy for Afghanistan, has reached Doha, Qatar, to push for “determined diplomacy in pursuit of a peace agreement” between the warring Afghan parties.
Jul 11, 2021, at 05:29 am
New York: The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on Sunday said it added 34 entities, many of which are based in China, to the Entity List for their involvement in, or risk of becoming involved in, activities contrary to the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States.
US troops to be out of Afghanistan by August end
Jul 07, 2021, at 11:07 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan by the end of next month, which is a little ahead of the September 11 deadline laid out by President Joe Biden, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby told reporters in a press briefing on Tuesday.
Taliban says all foreign troops must leave Afghanistan by deadline
Jul 06, 2021, at 09:03 pm
Kabul: The Taliban group has said that the foreign troops left behind in Afghanistan after NATO's September withdrawal deadline will remain at risk as occupiers.
Jul 03, 2021, at 08:19 pm
Washington: A US congressional body has asked United Nations Secretary General António Guterres to act on recommendations by UN-appointed monitors and take special measures to investigate alleged human rights abuses by China, media reports said.
China promises 'broken heads' for enemies, triggering World War 3 fears
Jul 03, 2021, at 06:27 pm
Washington: World War 3 fear has been ignited after China promised "broken heads" for their enemies, a sign of threat given by Beijing to the West.
Can be partners with US in peace but never in conflict: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Jul 03, 2021, at 04:03 am
Islamabad: Pakistan PM Imran Khan has said his nation could be "partners with the United States in peace but never in conflict".
China's 1-cent masks giving tough challenge to US manufacturers
Jul 02, 2021, at 05:01 am
Washington: Cheap import of masks from China is blamed by US manufacturers of Premium-PPE as the reason behind the plunge of mask production.
US to give 37 Black Hawk choppers, two fixed-wing attack aircraft to Afghanistan: Report
Jun 29, 2021, at 11:36 pm
The United States will provide 37 Black Hawk helicopters and two fixed-attack aircraft to Afghanistan, the Afghan delegation that traveled to the US last week was reportedly assured of assistance to the Afghan Air Force.
Pakistan hopes Taliban won't allow TTP to operate in Afghanistan: Sheikh Rashid
Jun 27, 2021, at 10:09 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid has said Islamabad is expecting the Afghan Taliban will not allow terrorist groups like TTP to carry out activities against Pakistan.
China asks US to stop official exchange, military contacts with Taiwan
Jun 27, 2021, at 03:07 am
Beijing: China is firmly opposed to any form of official exchanges or military contacts between the US and Taiwan, said Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, on Tuesday.
US to retain several hundred troops in Afghanistan post-withdrawal: Report
Jun 26, 2021, at 03:43 pm
Washignton: The United States will retain at least 650 troops in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of its forces from the country for the protection of diplomats in Kabul, reported the American newswire Associated Press. This comes after the Taliban, the main Afghan insurgent group, swept across several districts in the country’s northern part, creating further panic about the sustainability of the embattled Afghan government and forces.
Jun 24, 2021, at 02:29 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The US intelligence estimates that the government of Afghanistan could collapse six months after the withdrawal of American troops from the country, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
US adds five Chinese companies to export restrictions list over human rights abuses
Jun 24, 2021, at 02:21 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The US government placed five Chinese companies on its Entity List that restricts their ability to receive exports, the Commerce Department said in a document.
China now opposes US Federal Commission’s vote to advance ban on Chinese equipment
Jun 20, 2021, at 02:28 am
Beijing: The Chinese government has 'firmly opposed' US Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recent vote to advance a plan to ban equipment from Chinese firms including Huawei in US telecoms networks.
Chinese aggression: US vows to use global clout to defend Taiwan
Jun 20, 2021, at 02:15 am
Washington: Top US officials have said the nation will use its global clout and alliances to strengthen Taiwan’s defence, international presence and economy, including its vital semiconductor industry, against China.
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin meet at Geneva villa amid hope for 'stable talks'
Jun 17, 2021, at 03:05 am
Geneva/IBNS: US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for their first summit at lakeside Geneva villa on Wednesday since Biden took office.
G7 Summit: Leaders call for new study into origins of Covid, voice concern on China
Jun 15, 2021, at 04:04 am
World leaders, who are attending the Group of Seven summit, on Sunday issued a call for new study into the origins of Covid-19 which will also cover China, media reports said.
US, Taiwan officials discuss trade during virtual meet
Jun 13, 2021, at 05:36 am
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai recently met virtually with Taiwan Minister-Without-Portfolio John Deng.
Canada to supply up to 100mln COVID vaccine doses as part of G7 1bln dose pledge, says envoy
Jun 12, 2021, at 02:49 pm
Washington/Sputnik: Canada will contribute up to 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses as part of a Group of Seven pledge to donate 1 billion doses to developing nations, Canada’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Ralph Goodale said.
US expresses concern over China's 'unfair and market-distorting' industrial policies
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:04 pm
Washington: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo held an introductory call on Thursday with the Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China Wang Wentao when she expressed concern over Beijing's 'unfair and market-distorting industrial policies'.
US, allies aim to revive Blue Dot Network to counter China's BRI
Jun 10, 2021, at 11:56 pm
Washington: US has joined its allies to revive the Blue Dot Network to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Targeting China: Florida guv Ron DeSantis signs bills to curb foreign influence
Jun 10, 2021, at 11:42 pm
Particularly targeting China, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the USA has signed into law a few bills which aim to curb the influence of foreign governments on state agencies and higher-education institutions.
Countering China's growing influence, US Senate passes bipartisan bill
Jun 10, 2021, at 11:32 pm
Washignton: The US Senate on Tuesday passed legislation to counter China's growing influence by investing more than $200 billion in American technology, science and research.
US peace envoy meets Afghan President Ghani, assures continued US assistance
Jun 08, 2021, at 02:00 am
The United States will continue to support the Afghan government and Afghan Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF), assured the US peace envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad in a one-day visit to Kabul.
Donald Trump blames Joe Biden administration for ‘humiliation’ US currently faces
Jun 06, 2021, at 03:30 pm
Washington/Sputnik: Former US President Donald Trump has blamed the administration of Joe Biden for an array of issues the country is currently facing, saying at the Republican Party convention in North Carolina that the US is being "demeaned and humiliated."
Joe Biden tightens ban on US investments in Chinese defence, technology firms
Jun 04, 2021, at 08:15 pm
New Delhi/UNI: In continuation of the United States' hard-line policy against China, President Joe Biden has tightened a ban on American investments in Chinese defence and surveillance technology companies.
US Prez Joe Biden expands US investment ban on Chinese firms
Jun 04, 2021, at 02:36 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden is set to ban countrymen from investigating in several Chinese firms with alleged military ties, White House confirmed on Thursday.
China, US resume normal contacts on trade: Beijing
Jun 04, 2021, at 01:50 pm
Beijing/Sputnik: China and the United States have resumed normal contacts on trade and economy with a view to resolving differences, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Thursday.