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.
Russia lays out requirement for the US to resume arms control negotiations
The US and Russia both benefit from the New START agreement, according to Russia, which added that the required conditions must be met before discussions can resume.
Macron and Harris vow strong space cooperation
Paris and Washington pledged Wednesday to reenforce their cooperation in space, particularly on exploration and climate, during a visit by France's Emmanuel Macron to NASA headquarters alongside US Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pentagon says, missile strikes US base in Syria
An American military outpost in Syria has come under rocket fire, according to US Central Command, which condemned the yet-to-be-identified attackers for undermining the region’s “hard-earned stability” amid rising violence between Türkiye and local Kurdish factions.
Russian and USA nuclear inspection experts meeting on the cards
Russian and USA nuclear inspection experts meeting is on the cards to discuss the possible resumption of inspections under New START.
UN, Turkey and Ukraine go ahead with grain deal
The United Nations, Turkey and Ukraine pressed ahead to implement a Black Sea grain deal, despite Russia's withdrawal from the pact that has allowed the export of Ukrainian agricultural products to world markets