US diplomat voices concerns about China's military presence during Cambodia visit
Washington: A US senior diplomat has expressed serious concerns about China's military presence and construction of facilities at Ream Naval Base on the Gulf of Thailand.
US may withdraw all forces from Afghanistan by July 4
The US may withdraw all its forces from Afghanistan by July 4, its independence day, well ahead of the September 11, 2021 deadline set by President Joe Biden last month, according to Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
Telecom War: Ethiopia shuns China-backed consortium, favours US
Addis Ababa: China's attempt to establish economic dominance in Africa received a jolt recently when a U.S.-backed consortium beat out one financed by China in a closely watched telecommunications auction in Ethiopia.
US President Joe Biden says President Xi believes China will 'own America' by 2035
Washington/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden stated that Chinese leader Xi Jinping is convinced that China will "own America" by 2030-2035.
US: Multiple gunshots fired at George Floyd square in Minneapolis on his first death anniversary
Washington/IBNS: Multiple gunshots were heard on Tuesday near the site in US' Minneapolis where people were observing the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, reports said.
Nepal, US discuss bilateral cooperation and Covid situation
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali hd a telephonic conversation with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and discussed bilateral cooperation including the Covid situation in Nepal.
Pakistan seeks broad-based partnership with US, seeks help to arrange Covid 19 vaccine
Islamabad: Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has now sought the US role in arranging coronavirus vaccine for his country after the nation failed to get supply committed under the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) COVAX because of excessive global demand.
US, South Korea to boost cooperation on building 5G network: Joe Biden
Washington/Sputnik: The United States and South Korea will bolster cooperation on emerging technologies, including the construction of a cutting-edge 5G network, US President Joe Biden said during a press conference with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
US likely to use more drones to spy on China, feel experts
Washington: Experts believe that the US is likely to make more use of drones to spy on China, media reports said.
A senior geopolitical expert has said China's international aggression is causing countries to band together.
A report published by network analysis company Graphika has unveiled that an online network tied to Chinese businessman Guo Wengui has become a potent platform for disinformation in the United States.
Blinken discusses Israeli-Gaza violence with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar: State Department
Moscow/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed the ongoing escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with representatives of Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said.
US will not leave Australia alone, says Antony Blinken amid conflict with China
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has assured that his nation will stand by Australia in the face of economic coercion by China.
Countering China: Japan launches first joint military drill with US, France
Keeping in mind the Chinese aggressive stance, Japanese, US and French troops kicked off their first-ever joint military drill Tuesday in southwestern Japan, media reports said.
US advises citizens not to travel to Nepal amid surging Covid-19 toll
The United States has asked its citizens not to travel to Nepal amid exploding Covid-19 crisis in the Himalayan country. Nepal has almost touched 10,000 daily counts, reported The Kathmandu Post.