Typhoon Mawar passes over Guam
A huge storm passed over the US territory of Guam bringing destructive winds and forcing residents to stock up with supplies and head for emergency shelters. Typhoon Mawar became the strongest storm.
Russia rejects US request to visit detained journalist
The Russian Foreign Ministry rejected a US request on Thursday to visit detained Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich. The decision was in response to Washington’s failure to provide visas to.
Sindh Governor embarks on Turkey, US visit
Karachi: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori embarked on a visit to Turkey and the United States of America (USA) on Sunday. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities.
Russian foreign minister to visit US
It emerged that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov would discuss the Black Sea grain deal with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres upon his visit to New York next. Lavrov’s trip to New.
Senior ISIS leader believed to be killed by US
US forces believe that they have killed a “senior ISIS Syria leader” after conducting a targeted raid on Monday, Central Command said. Washington could not confirm the killing on Monday morning but.
‘Leaked documents’ a Russian disinformation operation: Kyiv
Ukrainian presidential official, Mykhailo Podolyak, said that leaked Pentagon documents contained “fictitious information” to sow doubts about Ukraine’s planned counteroffensive. His statement came after the United States’ documents leaked on Twitter and.
“US responsible for failing relations”: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin told new US ambassador Lynne Tracy that the US was responsible for a dramatic deterioration in relations in a televised speech at the Kremlin. French President Emmanuel Macron.
Philippines announces locations of bases to be used by US
The office of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named the four additional bases that United States forces would have access to. The decision comes under an existing defense pact to expand military.
Bolsonaro back in Brazil after three months in US
Brazil’s far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro returned to Brazil where he was greeted by hundreds of supporters at the capital Brasilia’s airport. Supporters with Brazilian flags draped around their shoulders sang the.
TikTok CEO fights for app’s survival in US
TikTok chief executive Shou Zi Chew faced off with skeptical members of the US Congress who believe the app should receive a nationwide ban. Chew had the task of trying to convince.
US hostage Jeffery Woodke freed from captivity
A US aid worker who was kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger more than six years ago was released, the White House announced. Jeffery Woodke was kidnapped from his home.
US authorizes $350m in military aid to Ukraine
The US authorized another round of military aid for Ukraine valued at $350m, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says. “This military assistance package includes more ammunition for US-provided HIMARS [mobile rocket.
Blinken stresses talks on Gerd dam
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed with officials in Ethiopia a dispute with downstream Egypt over Ethiopia’s completion of Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam. Egypt and Sudan have been in talks with.
Pakistan, US reaffirm commitment for cooperation
Pakistan and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to promoting economic growth, energy security, partnership in long-term flood rehabilitation efforts, and strengthening their overall relationship. The bilateral ties were discussed in a.
Russia to recover US drone wreckage in Black Sea
Moscow said on Wednesday that it would try to retrieve the wreckage of a US military drone that crashed over the Black Sea in a confrontation that Washington blamed on two Russian.
“Drone crash was likely unintentional from Russia”: US
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price told MSNBC that a US military surveillance drone’s crash into the Black Sea was likely an unintentional act from Russia’s side. Moreover, Moscow warned Washington.
US to extend humanitarian stay for Ukrainians
It emerged that the Biden administration would allow Ukrainians who entered the US at the Mexico border last year to renew their humanitarian status. The US Department of Homeland Security stated that.
N. Korea launches missiles before US-S. Korean drills
Seoul: Nuclear-armed North Korea test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine, state news agency KCNA said on Monday. The move came as U.S.-South Korea military drills were due to begin. South.
China warns US, UK, Australia against submarine deal
Before the meeting of AUKUS leadership, China warned that the group could set off an arms race. It also accused the three countries of setting back work on nuclear non-proliferation. “We urge.
‘Lab leak’ claims hurt US credibility: China
BEIJING: Beijing accused Washington of harming its own credibility after a top US intelligence official said his agency believed the pandemic “most likely” caused by a laboratory incident in Wuhan, China. “The.
US drugmaker Eli Lilly to cut insulin prices
US drugmaker Eli Lilly and Company announced that it was slashing prices of its most commonly-prescribed insulins by 70 percent. Lilly said it would cut the price of its non-branded insulin to.
Second round of US, Pak defense dialogue to begin
Islamabad: Foreign Office spokesperson said on Sunday that the second round of the defense dialogue between Pakistan and the United States would commence on February 13 in Washington. The dialogue would last.
Türkiye urges US to be decisive about selling F-16 warplanes
Washington: Türkiye urged the Biden administration to be decisive in its bid to sell F-16 warplanes to Türkiye and convince the US Congress to drop its opposition to a planned $20 billion.
Ukrainian troops to be trained in the US: Report
Ukrainian troops are expected to begin training on the Patriot missile defense system at a military base in the United States in the coming weeks, a US official was quoted as saying..
S. Korea, US discuss launching a tabletop exercise
Seoul: As per the reports, South Korea and the United States are discussing launching a tabletop exercise and engaging in joint planning to counter North Korea’s increasing nuclear threats. “In order to.
“Pakistan has right to defend itself from terrorism”: US
On Wednesday, the United States said that Pakistan had a right to defend itself from terrorism as the country suffered tremendously from terrorist attacks. The statement from the US comes after Interior.
China accuses US of ‘slander, hype’
China’s defense ministry accused the United States of violating international law and of “slander and hype”. The comments came following a confrontation between a Chinese fighter jet and an American reconnaissance plane.
“Up to the US to ‘create the conditions’ for military talks”: China
According to a report, China said it was up to the US to take steps toward resuming high-level military discussions that were suspended after Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan. “If the US really.
US is pursuing an ‘end of history’: Lavrov
On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed that the United States pursued a policy to establish the “end of history”. “If you look at the policies that the administration of (US.
Russian envoy says US ties in ‘ice age’
On Friday, Russia’s ambassador to Washington compared the state of US-Russia relations to an “ice age” and warned of a “high” risk of a direct clash between the pair. A Russian official.