Clashes between police, extradition bill opponents leave 79 injured in Hong Kong
Jun 13, 2019, at 02:28 pm
Moscow, Jun 13 (Sputnik): As many as 79 people were injured in Hong Kong in clashes between protesters and law enforcement officers as tens of thousands of people rallied against proposed amendments to the extradition legislation, local media reported on Thursday.
'Modi hai to mumkin hai': US Secretary of State refers to BJP slogan
Jun 13, 2019, at 12:45 pm
Washington, June 13 (UNI): Days ahead of his crucial India visit, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made use of popular BJP election slogan "Modi hai toh Mumkin hai" to drive home the point he believes in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "ability to deliver".
Tariffs will go up immediately if Xi does not meet me at G20: Trump
Jun 10, 2019, at 08:03 pm
Washington, Jun 10 (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump said on Monday that if Chinese leader Xi Jinping does not meet him at the G20 later this month, tariffs on $300 billion worth of goods will go into effect immediately.
Canadian man shot dead in armed robbery in Sint Maarten
Jun 09, 2019, at 07:11 pm
Ottawa, Jun 9 (Xinhua/UNI) A Canadian man was shot dead during a robbery in Sint Maarten in the Caribbean, the CTV report said.
White House clinches deal with Mexico, imposition of tariffs by US suspended
Jun 08, 2019, at 10:15 am
Washington, Jun 8 (UNI): President Donald Trump on Friday night said that US has reached a signed agreement with Mexico to avert the threat of tariffs on all Mexican imports next week.
Jun 06, 2019, at 03:44 am
Toronto, June 6 (IBNS): While ties between India and Canada deepens with the ongoing expansion of Indian diaspora across the North American nation, the academic collaborations and researches are further strengthening the effort with experts pinpointing the speedbreakers in that relationship.
United States firm to pay over USD 1 million dues to H-1B visa holders
Jun 05, 2019, at 09:38 am
Washington, June 5 (IBNS): After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) found violations of the labor provisions of the H-1B visa program, Populus Group – based in Troy, Michigan – will pay USD 1,145,256 in back wages to 594 employees.
US President Trump arrives in UK for state visit to boost bilateral ties
Jun 03, 2019, at 09:23 pm
London, Jun 3 (UNI): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania arrived in the United Kingdom on Monday for a three-day state visit during which the President is expected to underscore the importance of the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
US President Donald Trump arrives in UK, attacks London Mayor Khan
Jun 03, 2019, at 03:45 pm
London, June 3 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday arrived in London for his three-day state visit to the UK.
Problems cannot be solved with coercive measures: Mexican President tells Trump over immigration
Jun 03, 2019, at 02:54 pm
Mexico City, Jun 1 (IBNS): Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has said "problems cannot be solved with coercive measures" in reaction to his US counterpart Donald Trump's threatening to impose tariffs on Mexican goods over illegal immigration problem.
White House economic adviser to step down 'shortly', says Donald Trump
Jun 03, 2019, at 11:04 am
Washington, Jun 3 (UNI): Chairman of White House Council of Economic Advisers Kevin Hassett will step down 'shortly,' US President Donald Trump tweeted.
Canada suspends operations temporarily at its embassy in Venezuela
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:39 am
Ottawa, Jun 3 (UNI): Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said her country has suspended operations at its embassy in Venezuela because its diplomats will no longer be able to obtain visas.
Man shot down by US Secret Service agents near White House
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:22 am
Washington, Jun 3 (Xinhua/UNI) A man was taken down near the White House on Sunday night after US Secret Service agents opened fire, according to a Xinhua reporter on site.
Some Boeing 737 jets equipped with faulty parts: US aviation regulator
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:19 am
Washington, Jun 3 (Xinhua/UNI) The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed a new problem involving the grounded Boeing 737 MAX planes.
US ready for unconditional talks with Iran: Pompeo
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:17 am
Washington, Jun 3 (Xinhua/UNI) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in Switzerland that Washington is ready for unconditional talks with Tehran, according to a press release issued by the State Department.
US government is now demanding social media details from visa applicants
Jun 02, 2019, at 04:58 pm
Washington, June 2 (IBNS): In a major development, nearly all people, who are applying for US visa, will now need to submit their social media details under newly adopted rules, media reports said.
Be prepared to leave EU without deal: Trump tells UK
Jun 02, 2019, at 10:24 am
Washington, Jun 2 (UNI): The UK should walk away from the EU without a deal if it cannot secure the terms it wants, Donald Trump has said.
Jun 01, 2019, at 11:31 am
Washington, Jun 1 (IBNS/UNI): US President Donald Trump has announced his country will end Preferential Trade Status for India which "didn't assure the US equitable and preferential access to market", media reports said.
Trump briefed on Virginia Beach shooting, monitoring situation: White House
Jun 01, 2019, at 07:47 am
Moscow, June 1 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump has been informed on the deadly shooting in the southeastern US city of Virginia Beach and was monitoring the situation, the White House has said.
US: 11 killed in mass shooting in Virginia Beach
Jun 01, 2019, at 06:35 am
Washington, June 1 (IBNS): At least 11 people were killed in a mass shooting incident in a Virginia Beach city building in the USA on Friday, officials said.
US special envoy to discuss DPRK with Japanese and South Korean diplomats in Singapore
May 30, 2019, at 12:34 pm
Washington, May 30 (Xinhua): US Special Representative for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Stephen Biegun would travel to Singapore to discuss DPRK-related issues with South Korean and Japanese diplomats, US State Department said.
Trump plays down North Korea's missile test, hopes Kim keeps promise to denuclearize
May 26, 2019, at 10:42 am
Tokyo, May 26 (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump said he was not disturbed by North Korea's short range missile tests and still had confidence that the country's leader Kim Jong Un would keep his promise to denuclearize the Korean peninsula.
Donald Trump calls PM Modi to congratulate for win, fixes meet at G-20 summit
May 25, 2019, at 10:24 am
Washington, May 25 (UNI): US President Donald Trump on Friday telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to congratulate him on his sweeping victory in the country's general elections.
May 24, 2019, at 02:55 pm
Tashkent, May 24 (IBNS): The Navoi region of the Republic of Uzbekistan was recently declared a free economic zone and opened for innovative, high-tech, export-oriented and import-substituting projects.
US President Donald Trump orders intelligence agencies to join probe into 2016 campaign surveillance
May 24, 2019, at 11:52 am
Moscow, May 24 (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump authorized the US intelligence community to engage in an investigation led by US Attorney General William Barr into surveillance activities surrounding his 2016 presidential election campaign, the White House has said.
Trump to visit Ireland on June 5 to meet Prime Minister Varadkar : White House
May 22, 2019, at 09:59 am
Washington, May 22 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump will visit Ireland in early June for a bilateral meeting with Irish Prime Minister Taoiseach Varadkar in Shannon, the White House said in a press release.
Trump nominates ex-aerospace corporation chief to lead air force
May 22, 2019, at 09:57 am
Washington, May 22 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump said in a statement that he has selected former Aerospace Corporation Chairwoman Barbara Barrett to be the next US Secretary of the Air Force.
US delays implementation of Huawei trade ban by 90 days : Commerce Dept.
May 21, 2019, at 10:04 am
Washington, May 21 (Sputnik/UNI) The US government will delay the implementation of a ban on trading with Chinese telecom giant Huawei for another 90 days, the Commerce Department said in a notice posted in the Federal Register.
Chinese-made drones may be stealing data from US customers : Homeland Security Department
May 21, 2019, at 09:53 am
Washington, May 21 (Sputnik/UNI) The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in an alert on Monday warned that Chinese-made drones may be stealing data from American companies and government agencies on behalf of Beijing.
Brazil: Bar shooting kills eleven people
May 20, 2019, at 11:59 am
Rio de Janeiro, May 20 (Xinhua): At least 11 people were shot and killed in a bar in Brazil's northern state of Para, police said.