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Lift all ‘illegal sanctions’ on Iran: China tells US
Beijing says US ‘stokes up tensions because it exited Iran nuclear deal’
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'Nuclear arms potential triggers escalation in South Asia'
New report cites fears that region could break into 2 camps, with China, Pakistan on one side while India, US on other
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US Capitol complex on lockdown after reports motorist rams officers
Both officers are injured and have been transported to the hospital, say police
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Myanmar protesters hold vigils as US orders non-essential staff to leave
With at least 521 civilians killed in two months of protests against the Feb 1 coup
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Biden looks into taking action on 3D printer guns, imported firearms
Weighing executive orders aimed at reducing gun violence following two mass shootings
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Pakistan reaffirms commitment to fight climate change
Government’s initiatives like Billion Tree Tsunami won international acclaim, says FO spokesperson
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New wave of ‘hacktivism’ adds twist to cybersecurity woes
US agencies and thousands of companies are fighting off major hacking campaigns originating in Russia and China
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North Korea fires two short-range missiles, US still open to dialogue
Activity involved weapons systems at the low end of the spectrum that were not covered by UNSC testing bans
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First female US vice president Harris congratulates Tanzania's first woman president Hassan
Harris says US ready to strengthen ties between the two countries
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No, Kanye West is not the richest black person in America: Forbes
Outlet claims the figures provided by 'Bloomberg' were hugely 'inflated'
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Biden steps up family expulsions as US-Mexico border, arrivals keep climbing
Practice is a sign that President Joe Biden is toughening his approach
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Ten Iranian nationals charged with evading US sanctions
The eight men and two women disguise $300 million in transactions, including the purchase of two oil tankers
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US keen to strengthen security ties with India, says Defense Secretary Austin
“India and US are committed to strategic partnership that is a force for global good,” said Modi
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Chinese delegation faults United States on protocol at Alaska talks
Chinese delegation officials told broadcaster CCTV that they “came with sincerity” to the talks
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US to share 4 million doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine with Mexico, Canada
Following pressure from countries around the world on Biden administration to share vaccines
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Kanye West becomes richest man of colour in US history
Rapper's net worth now surpasses Robert F Smith and Michael Jordan's.
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Nine members of Afghan military killed in helicopter crash
According to the Afghan defence ministry, the crash took place in the central part of the country
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Bolstered by allies, Biden officials take blunt message to first China talks
Beijing calls for a reset to ties, Washington says any future engagement depends on China improving its behaviour
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8 killed in 3 separate spa shootings in US
Police took 21-year-old man in custody on suspicion of staging all three attacks
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Rockets hit Iraqi military base hosting US contractors, security officials say
Iraqi officials say armed groups backed by Iran have claimed similar incidents in the past
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Iran's Zarif says time running out for US to revive nuclear deal
Foreign minister repeats Tehran’s longstanding demand that Washington return first to compliance by lifting sanctions
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North Korea unresponsive to behind-the-scenes Biden administration outreach
Sanctions have so far failed to convince Kim to give up his nuclear weapons
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Biden speech draws more broadcast viewers than Trump's first TV address
The speech delivered just hours after Biden signed a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into law
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Biden: All US adults to be eligible for vaccines by May, some normalcy coming by summer
Hours after the US president signed a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into law
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US white wheat growers cash in as China snaps up supplies
China is scooping up supplies of US white wheat to feed livestock, pushing export forecasts high
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‘US-based Pakistani woman ran network of MQM-L target killers’
CTD, Rangers officials also play recording of alleged woman discussing target, asking killer to aim for head and neck
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US, EU hail fresh start in planemaker feud
Both sides suspend tit-for-tat trade tariffs in longstanding aircraft dispute
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‘US, allies have dropped 46 bombs per day on other countries since 2001’
Research reveals they dropped at least 326,000 bombs and missiles including over 152,000 on Iraq and Syria
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Pakistani-American nominated to be part of Biden's economic team
Dilawar Syed has been nominated to serve as deputy head of Small Business Administration
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US House passes 'George Floyd' police reform bill, Senate prospects unclear
Democrats pushed the “George Floyd Justice in Policing Act” through the House by a vote of 220-212
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Biden says will have enough Covid-19 vaccine for every US adult by May
President hopes that the US would be “back to normal” at this time next year
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Yemen's Houthis say US is prolonging war by imposing sanctions
US stands behind the prolongation of the war and the exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis says Houthi spokesperson
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Biden says Saudi announcement to come Monday; White House plays down new steps
Following a US intelligence report that found Crown Prince MBS had approved the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
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With gold-colored Trump statue, conservatives show fealty to former president
“Let me tell you something: Donald Trump ain’t going anywhere”
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A year to Doha accord - Afghan Taliban urge US to ‘honour end of bargain’
Say Emirate significantly reduced operations in line with agreement, but ‘other side has not fulfilled obligations’
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US authorises J&J's Covid-19 vaccine, making it third available
Setting the vaccine up for additional approvals around the world
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Yemen's children starve as UN seeks billions to avoid vast 'man-made' famine
In the modern world famine is about people having no income and other people blocking efforts to help them
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US, allies respond to Iranian 'provocations' with studied calm
The response reflects a desire not to disrupt the diplomatic overture in hopes Iran will return to the table
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EU, US concerned over Malaysia's deportation of Myanmar nationals
Malaysia sends 1,086 Myanmar nationals back in a move rights groups say could endanger the deportees’ lives
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China denies that US diplomats were required to take anal swab tests for Covid-19
Test was given in error, China said it would stop such tests on US diplomats
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Trump may soon have to answer rape allegations under oath
Former US president denies all allegations and calls them politically motivated
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Violence against civilians surges in Afghanistan after peace talks: UN report
US-brokered peace talks began in September but progress has since slowed
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US's Blinken vows 'firm action' against Myanmar military
After two protesters shot dead over the weekend
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US says it won't bow to pressure from Iran on more sanctions relief before potential talks
Tehran and Washington at odds over who should make the first step to revive the accord
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Biden to debut at G7 with vaccines, economy and China in focus
A chance for US to project a message of re-engagement with the world and with global institutions
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US supports Afghanistan peace process, Blinken tells Ghani
US is committed to a deal that includes ‘a just and durable political settlement,’ says state department
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Acquitted again by Senate, Trump still a powerful force in Republican politics
With 43 of the 50 Rep senators vote in favour of Trump on the charge of inciting deadly riot at the US Capitol
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White House cites 'deep concerns' about WHO Covid report, demands early data from China
China fires back saying US damaged multilateral cooperation and the WHO in recent years
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US CDC says fully vaccinated people need not quarantine after Covid-19 exposure
With exposure within three months following receipt of the last dose as criteria
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US closely monitoring India-China border disputes: State Dept
We note the ongoing talks between the governments of India and China, says State Department spokesman Ned Price