Tag: U.S.
U.S. lists considerations to citizens leaving Nigeria
The United States of America on Sunday said its nationals leaving Nigeria amid the coronavirus pandemic will be responsible for…
U.S. to add more countries to travel ban soon – Trump
The U.S. is moving to add more countries to its travel ban list, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, but…
U.S. claims responsibility for killing of Gen Soleimani
The Pentagon has said U.S. killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in a “defensive action,”.
US Manufacturing declined unexpectedly in August – ISM
US Manufacturing sector reportedly crashed below expectation in August for the first time in three years as decreasing orders and…
U.S. threats: China vows to defend interests
China on Tuesday pledged to defend its national interests amid threats from the U.S. that it might deploy new medium-range…
Stop wrong moves on Iran nuclear issue, China urges U.S.
China has called on the U.S. to stop its wrong moves on the Iran nuclear issue and respect the legitimate…
Israel seeks withdrawal of troops from Syria in talks with U.S., Russia
As trilateral U.S.-Russia-Israel talks kicked off in Jerusalem on Tuesday, the Israeli prime minister said the three countries share a…
Oil gains amid U.S-China trade deal hopes
Oil prices extended gains into a second session on Wednesday, buoyed by rekindled hopes for a U.S.-China trade deal and…
There will be no war with U.S – Iran
Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said on Wednesday there will be no war with the…
British minister approves Assange extradition to U.S.
British Home Secretary Sajid Javid, on Thursday said he has approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the…
Iran’s supreme leader rules out negotiations with U.S.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ruled out any future negotiations with the U.S. on Thursday, during a meeting with…
U.S. joins diplomatic push to ensure transition deal in Sudan
The top U.S. diplomat for Africa on Wednesday joined an international effort to press Sudan’s military rulers and the opposition…
Iran condemns new U.S. sanctions on petrochemicals
Iran condemned the U.S. for placing new sanctions on a large petrochemicals company, saying it showed that the Trump administration’s…
China ready to hit back at U.S. with rare earths
Chinese newspapers warned on Wednesday in strongly worded commentaries that China was planning to use rare earths to strike back…
NIMC takes diaspora enrolment to US
In continuation of enrolment of Nigerians in Diaspora into the National Identity Database, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has…
China denounces U.S. ‘rumours’ about Huawei’s ties to Beijing
China on Friday denounced U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for fabricating rumours after he said that the chief executive…
‘Bullying’ of Huawei: China lodges protest with U.S.
China has lodged “solemn” protests with the U.S. over the “bullying’’ of technology giant Huawei, the Commerce Ministry said on…
Nigerian Doctor wins “Brain Tumor Research” award in U.S.
Dr Chibawanye Ene, a US-based Nigerian Doctor, has won the 2019 Ronald L. Bittner Award on Brain Tumor Research. A…
US warns airliners flying in Persian Gulf
U.S. diplomats warned Saturday that commercial airliners flying over the wider Persian Gulf faced a risk of being “misidentified” amid…
U.S. orders suspension of flights to and from Venezuela
The U.S. Department of Transportation has ordered the suspension of all commercial passenger and cargo flights between the United States…
U.S. recommends ‘faster progress’ in negotiations with Taliban
The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, on Friday said “faster progress’’ is needed in negotiations with the…
U.S. vows to clampdown on fraudsters in its international education industry
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it is working towards unveiling new tools to clampdown…
Rouhani says Iran will not be ‘intimidated’ by U.S. terrorist listing
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday hit back at the U.S. in response to its decision to designate the Islamic…
Nestle upbeat after U.S., China boost first-quarter growth
Nestle posted higher-than-expected sales growth in the first three months of the year after good momentum in the United States…
Nigeria has highest number of foreign students in U.S. – Official
Nigeria ranked the top with the highest of students from Africa studying in the U.S, Rachel Canty, Deputy Director, Student…
No pressure from U.S. to increase supply – Saudi
OPEC and its non-OPEC partners need to reconsider if there is a need for a meeting in April, the Saudi…
Oil prices rise on OPEC-led supply cuts
Oil prices rose on Monday, lifted by comments from Saudi oil minister Khalid al-Falih that an end to OPEC-led supply…
Presidential Poll: U.S. congratulates Buhari, Nigeria
The U. S. has congratulated Nigeria on its successful presidential election and President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election. U.S. Secretary…
How U.S., Europe, Israel and the Gulf States Nurtured ISIS
By Owei Lakemfa The United States (U.S.), like a country under bombardment, scrambled its national security adviser, John Bolton and…
U.S.-China trade talks end with rising hope
Chinese and U.S. teams ended trade talks in Beijing on Wednesday that lasted longer than expected and officials said details…