Tory MP warns UK, US and EU of a 'very miserable century' unless they deal with China now
London: Tory MP and Chair of the House of Commons Defence Select Committee, Tobias Ellwood, has said the UK, US, and European Union should work together to resolve issues with China.
US govt condemns Taliban offensive against Afghanistan cities
Kabul: The US government on Sunday condemned the Taliban atrocities and violence committed in different cities captured by them across Afghanistan.
Daily Covid cases skyrocket in US, nearly 100,000 infections reported everyday
Baltimore: The US is averaging 100,000 Covid-19 cases daily, returning to the high last seen during winter season, mainly due to the highly transmissible Delta variant and sizable number of people choosing not to get vaccinated, according to media reports.
Joe Biden to hold virtual meeting with US Olympic athletes
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden will hold a virtual meeting with the members of the United States team competing in the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, the White House said.
US Embassy in Kabul urges Americans to leave Afghanistan due to security situation
Washington: The US Embassy in Kabul on Saturday directed its citizens to leave Afghanistan as soon as possible amid deteriorating situation in the war-torn country.
Justin Trudeau, Joe Biden discuss arbitrary detention of two Canadians by China
Washington: US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau recently interacted over the detention of two Canadian nationals by China.
Barack Obama cancels 60th birthday bash due to rising COVID-19 cases
Washington,/UNI/Sputnik: Former US President Barack Obama has scrapped 60th birthday bash due to the spread of the Delta strain of COVID-19 in the country, his spokeswoman Hannah Hankins said on Wednesday.
Pakistan will exercise 'other options' if US continues to ignore, says Pak NSA Moeed Yusuf
Washington/Islamabad, Aug 4 (UNI) In a show of pique, Pakistan’s National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf has said that Islamabad has “other options“ if US President Joe Biden continues to ignore the country’s leadership.
US: New York to mandate COVID vaccination proofs for entry at restaurants, gyms
New York/IBNS: New York will become the first major city in the US to require proof of vaccination for both customers as well as staff in restaurants and gymnasiums, media reports said on Tuesday.
US announces programme to offer refuge to Afghans who aided Americans
Washington: The US government on Monday announced a new programme to give certain Afghan nationals and their eligible family members.a chance to resettle in America as refugees.
US military may strike if terrorist camps are found within Afghanistan
Islamabad: The US has said its military would conduct strikes in Afghanistan if terrorist camps were found in the country.
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will take part in five online ministerial meetings within the framework of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which will take place from August 2-6, the US Department of State said on Saturday.
Joe Biden announces US combat forces to leave Iraq by end of year
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Monday announced his government will formally conclude the US combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
US to continue airstrikes to support Afghan forces; fighting to intensify
Kabul: The United States will continue to carry out airstrikes to support Afghan forces facing attacks from the insurgent Taliban, the chief of CentComm said, as foreign forces have drawn down troops in Afghanistan.
China threatens to impose reciprocal sanctions against 6 US individuals
Beijing: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said his nation will impose sanctions against six individuals and one entity of the US.