Tag: United States
U.S. designates Houthis special global terrorist group
Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, in a statement on Wednesday said since November, the Houthis had launched unprecedented attacks against…
U.S. rejects Israeli Ministers’ statement on resettlement of Palestinians outside of Gaza
Spokesperson, U.S. Department of State, Matthew Miller, in a statement on Tuesday said this rhetoric is inflammatory and irresponsible.
Gaza fighting intensifies, U.S. vetoes Security Council demand for ceasefire
Decrying a “spiralling humanitarian nightmare”, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared that nowhere in Gaza was safe for civilians, hours before…
U.S. announces $125 million of arms, equipment to Ukraine
Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, in a statement on Friday said this package provided up to $125 million of arms…
U.S. suspends more than $500m, other assistance to Niger over coup
On 26 July 2023, a coup d'état occurred in Niger when the country's presidential guard detained president Mohamed Bazoum, and Presidential Guard commander General Abdourahamane Tchiani proclaimed himself…
China rebuffs America over Israel, suggests way to peace
China said that "the fundamental way out of the conflict lies in implementing the two-state solution and establishing an independent…
US vows to hold Niger junta accountable for Bazoum’s safety, backs ECOWAS
"ECOWAS, an organisation that brings together West African countries, is playing a key role in making clear the imperative of…
U.S., Norway, Britain demand immediate end to fighting in Sudan
The three countries called on the parties to the Sudan conflict to respect international humanitarian law to protect civilians.
Manuel Chang Mozambique ex-minister extradited to U.S. for fraud
Chang was extradited to the United States from South Africa on Wednesday to face charges for his alleged role in…
Chinese court hands 78-year-old U.S. citizen life in prison for spying
Shing-Wan Leung, who has a U.S. passport and permanent residence in Hong Kong, was convicted by the court in the…
US reacts to Burma’s dissolution of 40 political parties
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, in a statement on Thursday said the people voted overwhelmingly to re-elect the NLD…
‘Cruel lie’ – Washington reacts to Iran claim of prisoner swap deal
A White House National Security Council spokesperson also said “claims by Iranian officials that we have reached a deal for…
US makes important statement on Nigeria’s presidential election
According to Blinken, the United States stands with the Nigerian people as they prepared to make their voices heard by…
U.S. rejects Beijing accusations about spy balloons over China
Beijing on Tuesday accused the United States of having flown more than 10 illegal balloons over China in the past…
US shoots down another high-altitude object hovering over Alaska
The United States military has shot down another high-altitude object over Alaska suspected to be security threat. This is coming…