Biden says US economy heading for ‘new plateau’ amid fears of recession
US President Joe Biden said on Thursday the U.S. economy was seeing “really bright spots” after a rough few years and was headed to a “new plateau,” a new term for the stable, slower growth White House officials see ahead.
More political storms for TikTok after US government ban
Reports have revealed that TikTok and the Biden administration were on the verge of announcing a long-term deal that would have defined strict safeguards for US users' data.
US wants ‘end of history’: Russia
Course of history cannot be stopped, there is no and never will be an ‘end to history,’ says Russia’s foreign minister.
US moving bioweapons research out of Ukraine – Moscow
Unfinished projects are being relocated to Central Asian and Eastern European countries, according to the Russian military.
China angered, Taiwan cheered by new U.S. defence act
China blasted an annual U.S. defense spending bill for hyping up the “China threat” while Taiwan welcomed the legislation.
Kyiv will receive additional $2.2 billion military package from US
Kyiv will receive a new $2.2 billion package in military assistance from the United States of America and expects the American Congress to approve another package of almost $45 billion that will strengthen the Ukrainian defense against the Russian invaders, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Friday.
Sikh recruits can maintain beards and turbans in uniform, says US court
A US court on Friday ordered the Marines to let Sikh recruits maintain beards and wear turbans, rejecting the elite unit's contention that permitting religious exemptions would reduce cohesion.
WTO called US ban on “Made in Hong Kong” label illegal
The United States is flouting international trade rules by labeling imports from Hong Kong as those from China, the World Trade Organization ruled Wednesday, an outcome that Washington rejects.
Russia vows to retaliate if US will send Patriot missile to Ukraine
Russia has vowed to retaliate should the United States choose to send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, saying that Washington has effectively become a party to the conflict amid reports that the White House is finalizing plans to supply the advanced weapon platform.
US ‘categorically rejects’ provision of UN resolution on Kosovo
The United States opposes any return of Serbian security forces to Kosovo and has given the breakaway province “firm security guarantees”, State Department special envoy for the region Gabriel Escobar said Tuesday.
US keeps Pakistan on religious violators list
The United States has expanded its list of the world’s worst violators of religious freedom, which includes Pakistan.
Joe Biden to visit the Arizona plant of TSMC
President Joe Biden is expected to visit Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in Arizona on Tuesday.