Tag: U.S.
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…
Boko Haram: U.S. announces $102m assistance
The U.S. Government has announced 102 million dollars (about 3.7 billion naira) in additional humanitarian assistance for Nigeria to address…
UN to U.S: Stop detaining migrants, separating children
The UN on Tuesday, called on the U.S. to stop detaining irregular migrant families and separating children at the southern…
Zimbabwe rejects U.S. claims on upcoming elections
The Zimbabwean government on Monday said it had taken adequate executive measures to ensure free, fair and credible elections set…
French FM warns U.S against metal tariffs
United States tariffs on European metals would be unjustified and dangerous for growth and free trade, French Finance Minister, Bruno…
Assad warns U.S. should leave Syria
President Bashar al-Assad said he would recover areas of Syria held by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and that…
China exceeds U.S. in healthy life span – WHO
China exceeds U.S. in healthy life span for the first time since records began, , according to WHO data.
U.S. proposes UN sanctions against S.Sudan officials
The U.S. has proposed the UN Security Council impose sanctions against several South Sudanese ministers and officials, accusing them of…
China urges U.S., North Korea to be patient, meet each other halfway
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday that the U.S. and North Korea should show patience and meet each other halfway,…
China rebukes U.S. for withdrawing invitation to naval drills
China’s Defence Ministry on Thursday rebuked the U. S. for withdrawing an invitation to Beijing to attend a major U.S.-hosted…
U.S. retaliates, expels Venezuela’s envoys
The U.S. has expelled the Chargé d’Affaires of the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC and the Deputy Consul-General of the…
Iran calls U.S. leaders cruel and disloyal
A senior Iranian military official branded U.S. leaders disloyal and cruel on Wednesday and told parliament Tehran would not bow…
Russia, Japan warn U.S of $1 billion in tariff retaliation
Russia and Japan have warned they could retaliate against the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum by imposing sanctions worth…
Burundi referendum marred by lack of transparency – U.S
The U.S. said the May 17, referendum process in Burundi was marred by lack of transparency, suspension of media outlets,…
U.S. to impose “strongest sanctions in history” on Iran – Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday the U. S. would impose the “strongest sanctions in history” against the…
Turkey accuses U.S. of sentencing banker based on`fake evidence’
Turkey sharply condemned a U.S. court decision to sentence a former Turkish state-run bank official to 32 months in prison,…
U.S. still hopeful North Korea summit will take place
The U.S. is still hopeful about a planned summit with North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un, but President Donald Trump is…
Iran will not surrender to U.S. pressures – Rouhani
Iran will not surrender to U.S. pressures, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, a day after Washington imposed new sanctions…
Trade negotiations still underway with China – Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said trade negotiations are still underway with China and to “stay tuned”.
U.S. opens Israeli embassy in Jerusalem
The U.S. officially opened its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem on Monday, fulfilling a pledge by President Donald Trump, who…
Pakistan imposes travel restrictions on U.S. diplomats
Pakistan on Friday imposed travel restrictions on U.S. diplomats in the country following a similar decision by the U.S. administration,…