Tag: United States
Trade war: President Trump threatens China with additional $100bn tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump heightened the trade war rhetoric with China on Thursday, saying he was considering to slap the…
U.S. extends emergency declaration over Somalia piracy, terrorism
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending a national emergency declaration for Somalia, which had been slated to…
Over $2.9bn spent to clear landmines – United States
The United States said it invested over 2.9 billion dollars to secure and dispose excess small arms, light weapons and…
Trade dispute: United States warned against opening Pandora’s box
China warned the U. S. on Thursday not to open Pandora’s Box and spark a flurry of protectionist practices across…
UK, U.S planned Russian diplomats expulsion in advance – Envoy
The U.S. and the UK ‘most likely” planned the expulsion of Russian diplomats in advance and the poisoning of former…
United States send China terms and conditions to reduce trade imbalance
Alarm over a possible trade war between the world’s two largest economies has chilled financial markets as investors foresee dire…
China wants peaceful resolution with U.S. to settle trade issues
China hopes it can hold constructive talks with the U. S. to achieve a win-win solution to settle trade issues…
United States congratulates Pope Francis in 5th anniversary
The U.S. has congratulated Pope Francis on the fifth anniversary of his election to the See in Rome.
U.S. working to lift Chad travel ban – Secretary Tillerson
U. S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday said that steps were under way to allow Chad, to be…
United States commends AU on Africa’s integration
The U.S. has lauded the African Union Commission for its efforts at Africa’s integration, describing it as “a force for…
U.S. solicits Africa’s cooperation against N. Korea, terrorism
The U.S. has sought for the cooperation of the African region in pressuring North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to give…
U.S. announces $533m in humanitarian assistance for Nigeria, others
The U.S. has announced about 533 million dollars in humanitarian assistance for Nigeria, Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan, as well…
Nigeria urged to diversify economy for growth
The U.S. on Tuesday urged Nigeria to create an enabling environment for processing of agricultural products to encourage sales of such products…
U.S. declares Uhuru Kenyatta as Kenya’s President
The U.S. Government declared that Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was validly elected as the president of the country in accordance…
United States “playing with fire” in setting up Syrian border force, Turkey says
Turkey on Monday said the U.S. is “playing with fire” by setting up a Syrian border security force including Kurdish…
Winter storm forces closure of U.S schools, offices
Closure of schools and offices across the U.S. have been announced on Wednesday while no fewer than 2,700 flights have…
U.S. vows ‘concrete steps’ against Cambodia
The United States vowed to take “concrete steps” against Cambodia on Friday, following a Supreme Court decision to disband the…
China hopes U.S. will rejoin Paris climate agreement
China hopes the United States will rejoin the Paris climate agreement and contribute to the global agenda on fighting climate…
Turkey hopeful of suspension of U.S. visa embargo
Turkey hopes the United States will lift its decision on suspending visa services soon, the spokesman for the ruling AK…
U.S. disturbed by ‘irregularities’ in Rwanda’s poll
The U.S. on Saturday congratulated the people of Rwanda on their active and peaceful participation in Friday’s presidential election but…
Over 1,000 sex workers arrested in US
U.S. law enforcement agencies have conducted a nationwide sex trafficking sting that led to over 1,000 arrests, authorities said on…
North Korea arrests another American over alleged hostile acts
North Korea has announced it detained another American citizen over unspecified hostile acts against the country.
North Korea, Russia, Syria tensions to dominate G7 agenda
North Korean sabre-rattling and Russia’s role in Syria will likely dominate the agenda as foreign ministers from the Group of…
US identifies 10 terrorists’ target airports
The United States Government on Wednesday announced its readiness to enhance security procedures for passengers at certain points of departure…
US to host Summer Manchester Derby
Manchester City will play Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in the United States on 20 July.
US considering military action against North Korea
The US has said its policy of "strategic patience" with North Korea is over, and suggested it may decide to…
Nigerians With Valid Visas Can Travel To U.S. – Embassy
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja said on Wednesday that there was no reason for Nigerians with valid visas to postpone…
U.S. Deploys Anti-Missile System To South Korea
The U. S. on Tuesday begun deploying its Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile system to South Korea.
Stay away from US for now , FG warns Nigerians
The Federal Government has warned Nigerians who have no compelling or urgent reason to travel to the US to postpone…
Paul Ryan sworn-in as U.S. House Speaker
Republican Rep. Paul Ryan was on Tuesday sworn-in as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives after winning his re-election…