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House passes $3 trillion coronavirus aid bill opposed by Trump
Republican leaders vow to block despite some party support for provisions aimed at helping state and local govts
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US says Taliban fulfilling promises in Afghan withdrawal deal
Khalilzad says Taliban have implemented their agreement not to attack the coalition forces
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US coronavirus death toll tops 85,000: Johns Hopkins
Maryland-based university's counts 85,066 deaths, 1,401,948 cases
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US helps Pakistan in its Covid-19 battle
Trump administration officials say Pakistan continues to be a priority for Washington
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Pompeo gives Israel green light to annex land in West Bank
Israeli government will decide on matter, on exactly when and how to do it, says US top diplomat
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Trump deepens rift with top doctor Fauci on US reopening
Says Fauci's latest call for a highly cautious reopening "not acceptable"
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Canada, US 'likely to extend travel restrictions until June 21'
It’s too early to lift the restrictions, so we’re working toward an extension, says a Canadian government source
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Americas pass Europe in number of coronavirus cases
US, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean have more than 1.8 million reported Covid-19 cases
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US death toll 'almost certainly' higher than reported, says Fauci
'The true death toll from Covid-19 in the United States is likely higher than the official 80,000 count'
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Iranian vessel hit by friendly fire, 20 dead: reports
Sources in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps label incident ‘human error’
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China refutes 24 'lies' by US politicians over coronavirus
Ministry cited media reports that Americans had been infected with virus before the first case was confirmed in Wuhan
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Fauci and two other White House Covid-19 taskforce members to self-quarantine
All three men scheduled to testify before a Senate committee will be allowed to do that via videoconference
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In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic
Urges his supporters to get behind Joe Biden, who is trying to unseat Trump in the Nov 3 election
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China 'shocked' by US reversal on UN coronavirus action: diplomat
After the UN chief called for a ceasefire in global conflicts so the world can focus on the pandemic
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Iran ready to swap prisoners with US without preconditions: Khabaronline
Washington yet to respond to the Islamic Republic's call
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US tightens visa rules for Chinese journalists amid coronavirus tensions
Says it was in response to the treatment of US journalists in China
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Trump, Saudi king reaffirm defense ties amid tensions
After news that US planned to withdraw two Patriot anti-missile batteries from the Kingdom
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Global crude oil set for a second weekly gain
US Energy Information Administration's weekly report shows 15 weeks of consecutive rises in crude stocks
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'China needs more nuclear warheads to suppress US strategic ambition'
We love peace and promise not to use nuclear weapons first, says GT editor-in-chief Hu Xijin
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China, US agree to move forward with trade deal despite Covid-19 blame game
Countries have also agreed to maintain communication and coordination
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Embargoed Iran
Any Iranian ‘violations’ are Trump’s fault, first and foremost
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US pulling Patriot missiles from Saudi Arabia: report
Military assets being removed on assessment Iran 'no longer poses an immediate threat to' US interests: report
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China says it backs WHO in tracing COVID-19, denounces US 'lies'
After Pompeo accused China of withholding virus samples needed for global vaccine research
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Trump vetoes Iran war powers resolution
As Trump wages a campaign of maximum pressure against the Islamic Republic
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Pompeo has no evidence about virus lab leak: China
Matter should be handed to scientists and medical professionals, and not politicians, says foreign ministry spox
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'Turkey is self-sufficient in fight against Covid-19'
'Vaccines should be common property of all humanity,' says ruling party's spokesperson, recalling president's remarks
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US military chief: Covid-19 'natural and not man-made'
Pentagon does not have conclusive evidence that virus was intentionally released, says Mark Milley
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US may cut virus task force as deaths continue to climb
'It really is all a reflection of the tremendous progress we’ve made,' Vice President Mike Pence says
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World stocks cheer ‘light at end of tunnel’
Easing lockdowns offset fears of renewed trade war between China and US
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US worked with YPG/PKK terrorists in Syria: CIA veteran
For decades the PKK has been designated a terrorist group by NATO allies Turkey and US, as well as the EU
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WHO says has no proof from US on 'speculative' Wuhan lab claims
Top US epidemiologist Dr Fauci echoed the WHO's statement in an interview to National Geographic
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Selloff US airline shares tumble
US airlines posted losses in the first quarter and are on track for a dismal second quarter due to Covid-19
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China says Pompeo 'insane' over coronavirus lab origin theory
CCTV earlier slammed Pompeo as the 'common enemy of mankind' and accused him of 'spreading a political virus'
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Internal Chinese report warns Beijing faces Tiananmen-like global backlash over virus
Beijing warned to be prepared for a worst-case scenario in case of armed confrontation with United States
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Taliban attack military centre in Afghanistan, casualties reported
Dozens killed and wounded in the attack, says Taliban spokesperson
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Covid-19 and conspiracy theories
A clear and loud messaging is needed from the leadership, which so far has only sent confused signals to the masses
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Pandemic and political change in America
US reaction to Covid-19 was to greatly expand the role of govt and the govt’s presence in the lives of people
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Sunny days draw crowds to beaches, parks as US reopens from lockdowns
After weeks of self-isolating and restrictions, Americans are eager to return to some type of normal living
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Pope says coronavirus vaccine must be shared worldwide
Francis encouraged international cooperation to deal with the crisis and combat the virus
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US thanks Turkey for aid against coronavirus
Turkish support is helping US firms doing good work to help fight COVID19, says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
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Coronavirus sweeping through massive US prison population
Penitentiaries unable to force adequate distancing in crowded cells, facing shortages of medical personnel and PPEs
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Flying direct to US
With thousands of Pakistanis stranded abroad clamoring to return home
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Company allegedly tried to monopolise ride-sharing business
It was also accused of having secretly booked and then cancelled rides on competitors’ apps
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US military warns of ‘responses’ if Taliban violence continues
US military official says all sides must show restraint to prevent further bloodshed
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'Once Upon a Virus': China mocks US coronavirus response in Lego-like animation
Washington and Beijing are locked in a war of words over the origins of the disease
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White House blocks Fauci from testifying to Congress on coronavirus response
As Democrats criticise Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, urge wide-ranging investigations
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Boeing raising $25 billion in bond offering
Says not seeking US government funds now
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Australian city allows recitation of Azaan in mosques
Mosques in Melbourne make gesture of support for Muslims observing Ramazan during Covid-19 pandemic
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Ghani, Abdullah reach 'tentative' agreement
Ex-CE hopes to finalise political agreement at the earliest
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Trump threatens tariffs, says evidence virus originated in Chinese lab
Assertion undermined by intelligence chief who said they don't precisely know where it began