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World US condemns Iran attack on Israel as major escalation The United States warned Iran that it would face severe consequences for its ballistic missile attack on Israel on... Published 02 Oct, 2024 01:35am
World US and China commanders to discuss conflict prevention ‘in next few weeks’ WASHINGTON: The commander of the U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific will speak to a southern theater commander of... Published 06 Sep, 2024 12:53am
World US, China trade warnings during tense visit BEIJING: Top US and Chinese officials exchanged warnings against stoking regional tensions during a meeting in... Published 28 Aug, 2024 07:20pm
World China calls US sanctions over Ukraine war ‘illegal and unilateral’ BEIJING: China called US sanctions on its entities over the Ukraine war “illegal and unilateral” and “not based on... Published 27 Aug, 2024 11:44am
World US official Sullivan to visit China next week, Axios reports White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will visit China to meet foreign minister Wang Yi next week,... Published 23 Aug, 2024 03:02pm
World US to wind down Gaza pier operations soon, Pentagon says WASHINGTON: The U.S. military’s humanitarian pier off the coast of Gaza, which has been hampered by bad weather and... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:41pm
World US deeply disappointed over Netanyahu's criticisms WASHINGTON: The White House expressed deep disappointment over criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 01:06am
World Netanyahu says Israel needs US ammunition in 'war for its existence' JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the country needs ammunition from the United... Published 20 Jun, 2024 11:57pm
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World Joe Biden will urge G7 leaders to push Hamas to back ceasefire deal: White House’s Sullivan BARI: US President Joe Biden will urge fellow leaders of Group of Seven nations to support ceasefire negotiations... Published 13 Jun, 2024 03:25pm
World Biden to meet Zelenskiy, US not planning to send military trainers to Ukraine WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy while in Normandy, White House... Published 05 Jun, 2024 11:01am
World US sees Israeli ‘willingness’ for Gaza deal WASHINGTON: Israel has shown willingness to agree to a ceasefire and hostage release deal set out by US President... Published 03 Jun, 2024 10:31pm
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World Deadly bombs hit Gaza as US security envoy visits Israel RAFAH: An Israeli strike in Gaza killed 31 people Sunday, the Palestinian civil defence agency said, as US National... Updated 19 May, 2024 10:58pm
World Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on Gaza, bilateral deal CAIRO: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss... Published 19 May, 2024 10:21am
World Biden admin plans $1bn in new arms for Israel despite Rafah threat WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden’s administration informed Congress on Tuesday of a $1 billion weapons package for... Updated 15 May, 2024 03:56pm
World White House’s Sullivan traveling to Saudi Arabia for talks with MBS WASHINGTON: White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan plans to travel to Saudi Arabia this week for talks... Published 02 Apr, 2024 12:20pm
World US, Israeli officials to meet virtually on Rafah, US official says WASHINGTON: Senior US and Israeli officials planned to hold a virtual meeting on Monday to discuss the Biden... Published 01 Apr, 2024 08:42pm
World Biden told Netanyahu Rafah operation would be ‘mistake’: White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday he was deeply concerned by Israeli... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
World The US ‘can and will’ deliver more Ukraine aid: top advisor BRUSSELS: The United States “can and will” deliver further military aid to Ukraine, US National Security Advisor... Published 07 Feb, 2024 09:51pm
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World US plans more strikes in Middle East against Iran-backed groups WASHINGTON: The United States plans to undertake further strikes after the killing of three US troops by... Updated 04 Feb, 2024 10:06pm