Tag: U.S.
IOC to U.S: Clean up your doping house
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) told the U.S. on Thursday it should get its own house in order in the…
‘Time for posturing is over’
The U.S. has warned President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of Congo that “the time for posturing is over”,…
Rising temperatures could increase suicide rates in U.S., Mexico – Study
Unmitigated climate change and temperature rise could lead to thousands of additional suicides in the U.S. and Mexico by 2050,…
US-led trade war ‘confidence killer’ for world economy – China
The U.S.-driven trade war has become the biggest “confidence killer” for the global economy, China’s foreign ministry warned on Wednesday,…
U.S. approves new drug for smallpox treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the new drug “tecovirimat” to treat smallpox, the first drug against…
Russia accuses U.S. of not providing assistance to Syria
The U.S. has not allocated any funds to support civilians in Syria affected by the war, Russian Defence Minister Sergei…
Taiwan: China urges U.S. to avoid actions that endanger peace
China on Monday urged the U.S. to avoid actions that endanger peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait after two…
Trade wars: South Africa’s ANC warns U.S. of unintended consequences
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) has the U.S. of unintended consequences arising from its trade wars with other countries.
Trade dispute: U.S. ‘opening fire’ with tariff threats – China
The U.S. is “opening fire” on the world with its threatened tariffs, China warned on Thursday, saying it will respond…
Trump moves to block China Mobile from U.S market
The United States Government has moved to block China Mobile from offering services to the U.S. telecommunications market, recommending its…
Car tariffs: EU warns U.S. of backfire effect
The European Union has warned the United States that imposing import tariffs on cars and car parts would harm its…
U.S. to detain migrant children along with their parents
The U.S. government said in a court filing on Friday that it has the right to detain children and parents…
U.S calls for international watch over Iran’s actions
The international community should be wary of Iran and closely watch Tehran’s actions, as it continues to pose the international…
South Korea, U.S. agree to continue peace measures
Defence chiefs of South Korea and the United States agreed on Thursday to continue peace measures as long as talks…
Iran oil import ban, ‘not binding’ – Turkey
Turkey’s Economy Minister, Nihat Zeybekci, says the U.S. demand for countries to stop importing Iranian oil or face sanctions is…
U.S. to Nigerians: Unite to fight insecurity
The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Stuart Symington, on Wednesday urged Nigerians to unite in the fight against insecurity irrespective of…
Ethiopia blast: U.S. to send FBI experts
The U.S. will send experts from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to Ethiopia to investigate a bomb blast that took…
U.S. expresses concern over Malian soldiers
The U.S. has expressed serious concern about the role of Malian military forces in the deaths of 25 people, as…
Tariff hike: India hits back at U.S.
India has raised duties on a range of items largely imported from the United States.
34 Nigerians deported from United States
No fewer than 34 Nigerians were on Wednesday deported from the United States of America for allegedly committing offences in…
U.S. pullout from UNHRC disrespectful – Russia
The U.S. decision to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) demonstrates its disrespect for the international body,…
China regrets U.S. quitting UN Rights Council
China on Wednesday expressed regret over the U.S. decision to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council.
U.S condemns Damboa terrorist attack
The U.S Government has condemned last Saturday night’s terrorist attack in Damboa, Nigeria, that killed many and left others injured.
U.S. accused of depoliticising Palestinian cause
Secretary General of Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Saeb Erekat on Tuesday says the U.S. is trying to depoliticise the Palestinian…
U.S returns stolen Christopher Columbus letter
The U.S. on Thursday returned a stolen copy of a 500-year-old letter by Italian explorer Christopher Columbus about his discovery…
U.S. urges Bangladesh to probe extrajudicial killings
The United States urged the Government of Bangladesh to investigate all extrajudicial killings in anti-drug operations, U.S. Department of State…
U.S. partners NGO to develop aerospace entrepreneurs
The United States Government says it will partner with African Hub International (AHI), an NGO, on capacity building to develop…
U.S., Mexico and Canada to host 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada after FIFA’s congress voted on Wednesday…
U.S. to toughen screening of political asylum
The U.S. Attorney-General Jeff Sessions on Monday said that the screening of illegal aliens seeking political asylum should be toughened.
U.S to intensify operations against Islamic State militants
The U.S. intends to step up military operations against Islamic State militants in eastern Afghanistan during a temporary ceasefire between…