'Peaceful protests are hallmark of thriving democracy': US on farmers' protest
Washington/IBNS: At a time Indian celebrities spoke against the internationalisation of the farmers' protest, the United States on Wednesday said peaceful protests are a hallmark of a thriving democracy, a day after international pop star Rihianna and climate activist Greta Thunderg spoke on the same issue, media reports said.
US Secretary of State sees China as a 'significant challenge'
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said China poses the most significant challenge to the nation than any other country.
US voices concern over political developments in Myanmar
Naypyidaw/Washington: The US government has expressed concern over the political developments in Myanmar.
US now dismisses China's threat against Taiwan
Washington: A senior Pentagon official has recently dismissed the war threats made by China against Taiwan.
Joe Biden expected to deliver his first major foreign policy speech Monday: Reports
Moscow/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden will give a speech presenting his foreign policy plans on Monday, the first such speech since his inauguration, NBC News reports citing a senior administration official.
Washington: Newly appointed US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke to Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and urged him to “ensure accountability” in journalist Daniel Pearl murder case.
Joe Biden’s commerce secretary hints to continue tough stand against Beijing
Washington: US President Joe Biden's nominee to head the country’s Commerce Department has informed the senators recently that she would use punitive tariffs and export restrictions against China.
Chinese aggression: Taiwan thanks US for 'rock-solid support'
Taipei: Taiwan government has thanked the USA for its commitment of "rock-solid support" against China's coercion.
US Secretary of Defense speaks with Japan's defence minister, discusses Indo-Pacific security
Washington: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi on Sunday, reiterating American commitment to the U.S.-Japan Alliance and emphasizing its importance to the peace and security of the Indo-Pacific region.
Joe Biden says US economic crisis 'deepening'
Washington/Sputnik: President Joe Biden said on Friday that the COVID-19 induced economic crisis in the United States is deepening.
US economic crisis 'deepening': Joe Biden
Washington/Sputnik/IBNS: President Joe Biden said on Friday that the COVID-19 induced economic crisis in the United States is deepening.
Joe Biden administration to review US-Taliban agreement: White House
Washington/Sputnik: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told his Afghan counterpart that the Biden administration will review Washington’s peace deal with the Taliban, the White House said in a statement.
Hong Kong issue: China targets US over 'blatant interference'
Beijing: China has condemned the US stance of blatant interfering in Hong Kong affairs, a region which is continuously in conflict with Beijing.
Canada to lobby Biden administration at the highest level in a bid to save Keystone XL
Ottawa/Sputnik: The Canadian government will lobby the "highest levels" of the incoming Biden administration in a bid to salvage the Keystone XL oil pipeline extension, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Tuesday.
US Senate leader says Biden's inauguration will be 'safe and successful'
Washington/Sputnik: US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell in a speech on Tuesday said President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration will be safe and successful.