US Intelligence removed 3 names from Khashoggi Report: Reports
Washington/Sputnik: US intelligence removed three names that were erroneously mentioned among the suspects in its declassified report on the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, CNN said on Monday.
Canada-US relations still remain strained despite repeated bilateral meetings
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada-US relationship on their shared priorities and close ties as longtime allies is still constrained despite several days of bilateral meetings between the two countries, media reports said.
US has slim edge over China in AI, warns former Google Chairman
Washignton: Former Google Chairman Eric Schmidt has warned the United States is only one to two years ahead of China in developing artificial intelligence.
White House says US preparing more measures against Myanmar
Washington/Sputnik: The United States is preparing new measures against Myanmar in connection with the reported violence during the recent protests, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said.
Joe Biden to maintain Trump administration rules to limit China tech purchases: Reports
Washington/Sputnik: The Biden administration plans to maintain and impose sweeping new rules to limit China's purchase of advanced technology from the United States, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
USA: Rights experts call for reforms to end police brutality, systemic racism
New York: Independent UN human rights experts appealed on Friday for the new United States Government to adopt wide ranging reforms to end police violence and address systemic racism and racial discrimination.
UN agencies begin registering asylum seekers at US-Mexico border
New York: UN agencies have begun preparing individuals and families at the Matamoros informal camp, near the United States-Mexico border, for entry into the US, following the termination of a policy that forced asylum seekers to wait for immigration hearings in Mexico.
US must treat China as rival, trade partner: Trade representative nominee
Washington/Sputnik: The United States needs to think of China as a rival, trade partner and outsized player while at the same time cooperating with Beijing to address global challenges, President Joe Biden’s nominee for US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said during her Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday.
New York: In response to the Biden Administration’s announced review into closing the infamous Guantánamo Bay detention centre in Cuba, independent UN human rights experts on Tuesday said it was vital to also address ongoing violations being committed against the 40 or so inmates still incarcerated there.
Myanmar: UN, US express concern regarding reports of violence
Washington: The United Nations and the US State Department have both condemned the Myanmar's military rulers for their reported use of force against protesters.
US: Louisiana shooting leaves several people, including gunman, say police
Lousiana/Sputnik: Several people were killed in a gun store shooting in Metairie, Louisiana, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
Joe Biden asks Asian, European partners to challenge China together
Washington/UNI: US President Joe Biden, emphasising multi-lateralism, has urged the US' European allies and Asian partners to prepare together for a long-term strategic competition with China.
Diplomats of US, South Korea, Japan discuss matters related to North Korea: State Dept
Washington/Sputnik: Senior diplomats of the United States, South Korea and Japan have held a teleconference to discuss the issues related to North Korea, the US Department of State said.
US President Biden vows repercussions for China over alleged human rights violations
Washington/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday vowed repercussions for China over alleged human rights violations.
Washington expresses concern over Beijing's interference in WHO's probe on COVID-19 origin
Washington: Targeting China, the US has expressed deep concerns about the way in which the early findings of the COVID-19 investigation were communicated and questions about the process used to reach them.