Poll shows Canadians refuse improved relations with China until detained compatriots are freed
Ottawa: Amid news from Chinese state-affiliated media that the trials of detained Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor will begin “soon”, their fellow citizens say Sino-Canadian relations cannot improve until the men are released, says an Angus Reid Institute poll.
US accuses China of 'grandstanding' in Alaska bilateral meeting: Statement
Washington/Sputnik: The Biden administration is accusing China of grandstanding during the US-China meeting in Alaska between top diplomat and security officials, a senior US administration official said in a statement.
Washington: A US labour group has asked President Joe Biden and his government to cut off imports of solar energy products from China’s Xinjiang region from where the allegation of forced labour has often emerged.
First session of Chinese-US talks in Alaska come to end
Beijing/Sputnik: The first session of the Chinese-US talks in Alaska has come to an end, with the Chinese delegation having already left the negotiating room, China’s media reported on Friday.
Russia recalls envoy over Joe Biden's killer comment on Putin
Moscow/UNI/IBNS: The Russian government announced on Thursday that it has decided to recall its ambassador to the United States for consultations, as relations between the two countries hit a new low after US President Joe Biden's comments on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
US to sanction organisations for transactions with 24 or more China, HK officials
Washington/UNI: The United States will impose sanctions against financial organisations conducting transactions with 24 more Chinese and Hong Kong officials whose actions reduced Hong Kong's autonomy, the US State Department said in a statement.
US stresses alliance with South Korea against 'unprecedented challenges' from North, China
Seoul/UNI: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday the alliance with South Korea has "never been more important" given the "unprecedented challenges" from North Korea and China, and reaffirmed Washington's security commitment to Seoul.
Over 400 California Tesla plant employees contracted Covid-19 amid pandemic
Washington/Sputnik: There were around 450 coronavirus cases at Tesla’s California, Bay Area production facility last year, The Washington Post reports citing new data from the PlainSite transparency website.
White House security adviser says Quad leaders discussed cyber attacks
Washington/Sputnik: The leaders of the so-called Quad countries discussed the issue of cyber attacks during talks conducted earlier in the day, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday.
US death penalty must be abolished, rights experts urge President Biden
New York: President Biden should do everything in his power to end death row executions in the United States, UN-appointed independent rights experts said on Thursday.
US state of Oklahoma lifts remaining coronavirus restrictions
Washington/Sputnik: The US State of Oklahoma is ready to get back to normal by lifting the remaining coronavirus pandemic-related restrictions, Governor Kevin Stitt said in a press briefing.
US: Tabloids report 39-year-old woman dies 4 days after second Moderna vaccine shot
Washington/Sputnik: A 39-year-old woman with no known preexisting conditions passed away four days after receiving the second shot of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine in the US state of Utah, tabloids reported on Thursday.
Beijing urges US to cease support for pro-Taiwan independence forces, arms sales to island
Beijing/Sputnik: China has made strong appeals to the United States to refrain from sending false signals to the pro-Taiwan independence forces and stop selling arms to the island, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Tuesday, commenting on the recent statement by Washington on the matter.
South Korea, US to hold scaled back military exercises
Washington/UNI: South Korea and the United States announced the beginning of their annual military exercises from Monday, the South Korean army announced on Sunday, adding that the joint drill will be smaller than usual because of the coronavirus pandemic.
US Senate passes Joe Biden's $1.9tn COVID relief plan
Washington/UNI: President Joe Biden's COVID relief bill which aims to help American people deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic was passed by the US Senate here on Saturday by a single vote.