Tag: U.S.
Resurfacing tensions on Korean peninsula regrettable – China
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, said on Monday that after two months of relative calm on the Korean peninsula, the…
UN Global Compact: U.S acting as an ‘unreliable partner’ – Russian Lawmaker
The U.S. is acting as an “unreliable partner” by refusing to take part in the UN Global Compact on Migration,…
U.S, South Korea continue air combat exercises amid N Korea threats
The U.S. and South Korea went ahead with large-scale joint aerial drills on Monday, a move North Korea had said…
New Ballistic Missile puts U.S. mainland within striking range – N. Korea
North Korea said it successfully tested a powerful new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that splashed into the sea near Japan…
U.S. threatens S. Sudan govt as ‘Words are no longer sufficient’
The U.S. threatened to take further action against the South Sudan government if it does not end violence and allow…
Afghanistan: U.S. should recognise failure of strategy – Karzai
Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said the U.S. should recognise the failure of its strategy on Afghanistan, and stop focusing…
Mubi Blast: U.S. condemns attack, vows to partner Nigeria
The U.S. has condemned the suicide attack at a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa, which killed no fewer than 50 people…
S. Korea, Japan back U.S sanction on North Korea
South Korea and Japan on Tuesday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to put North Korea back on a list…
U.S. flies bombers over Korea as Trump discusses options
The U.S. military flew two strategic bombers over the Korean peninsula in a show of force late on Tuesday, as…
China, U.S vow closer cooperation
China and the U.S plans to have closer cooperation in areas of counter-narcotics, cybersecurity and repatriation. This is according to…
Federal Government to investigate poor quality yams exported to U.S.
The Federal Government is to investigate the poor quality of consignment of yams exported from Nigeria to the United States,…
Nigerians in U.S. unite for 57th independence anniversary
Nigerians in the U.S. on Monday converged on the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, D.C. to join in the celebration of…
U.S. to replace travel ban with targeted restrictions
The U.S. is preparing to announce targeted travel restrictions to replace an earlier controversial travel ban aimed at visitors from…
US gives Russia 48 hours to close 3 missions
In a retaliatory move, the U.S. has given Russia 48 hours to close three of its missions in San Francisco,…
Korean peninsula: Tensions ease slightly as U.S. officials play down war risks
Tensions on the Korean peninsula eased slightly on Monday as South Korea’s president said resolving Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions must be…
U.S withdraws from Paris Climate Accord
The United States has submitted to the United Nations a formal notice of withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement.
U.S To Train NSCDC Operatives On Counter-Terrorism
The U.S says it will train and provide technical support to personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps…
Federal Government calls for technical assistance from US
The Federal Government has called for technical assistance from the U.S. in the development of transportation infrastructure and its agricultural…
ISIS: U.S. cannot prove Al-Baghdadi’s death
Defence Secretary Jim Mattis on Friday said the U.S. could not prove that Islamic State (IS) leader AbuBakr Al-Baghdadi was…
U.S. Postpones Decision To Lift Sudan Sanctions
The United States has postponed for three months a decision on whether to permanently lift sanctions on Sudan over its…
U.S. Has Evidence Of Chemical Weapons Use By Damascus
The U.S. intelligence community possesses strong evidence that the Syrian army used chemical weapons in the Idlib province on April…
Nigeria gets renewed commitment to support polio eradication
The U.S. on Friday renewed its commitment to support polio eradication in Nigeria.
U.S. Lifts Laptop Restriction For Flights From Abu Dhabi
The United States has lifted a ban on laptops in cabins on flights from Abu Dhabi to the United States,…
U.S. Criticises Sudan Human Rights
The U.S. said on Friday it was “very concerned” about Sudan’s human rights record, which was supposed to have improved…
Merkel Concerned At Impact Of U.S. Sanctions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is concerned that the proposed new U.S. sanctions against Russia could lead to fines against European…
British police stop sharing Manchester information with U.S.
Greater Manchester Police have stopped sharing information on Monday’s suicide attack with the U.S. over leaks to New York Times,…
Philippines President To Correct Country’s Overdependence On U.S.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday vowed to “correct” the country’s overdependence on traditional partners such as the U.S. as…
U.S. Suspends Funding To Kenya’s Health Activities
The U.S. government has suspended funding to activities carried out by Kenya’s ministry of health for failure to meet unspecified…
10 Killed, Dozens Injured In U.S. Flood
A severe storm system bringing flash flooding and tornadoes killed 10 people and injured dozens, leaving a trail of destruction…
U.S. imposes new sanctions on Syria
The United States is imposing sanctions on Syria for what Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said was the use of sarin…