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US, China agree to work together to tackle climate crisis

China and the United States have agreed to cooperate on the issue of climate change, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and China Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua said in a joint statement after their Shanghai talks. “The United States and […]

No talks with US during Vienna meeting: Iran

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sayed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday ruled out any direct or indirect talks with the US one day before heading to Vienna for much-anticipated talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal. Araghchi told reporters that there is only “one step”, which is […]

US to weigh sanctions after Iran, China ink $400b deal

The US said on Monday it will evaluate a just signed $400 billion investment deal China struck with Iran over the weekend to see whether it will trigger sanctions under American law. “We of course will take a look and ensure that any sanctions that need […]

US urges ‘unhindered’ cross-border aid access to Syria

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday called for “unhindered” cross-border access to get humanitarian aid into Syria, calling it “more important than ever.” Chairing a meeting of the UN Security Council, Blinken said that it is “clear” that the needs of Syrians are not […]

EU, US to work ‘hand-in-hand’ in Eastern Mediterranean

The European Union and the US will work “hand-in-hand” for a sustainable de-escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean, the EU’s top diplomat said Wednesday. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in Brussels to discuss wide-ranging foreign policy and […]

US ‘disappointed by’ ICC probe into crimes in Palestine

The US said Wednesday that it “firmly” opposes and is “disappointed” by the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s announcement of an investigation into crimes committed in the occupied Palestinian territories. “We will continue to uphold our strong commitment to Israel and its security, including by opposing actions that […]

US to have vaccines for every adult by end of May: Biden

The US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for every adult in the country by the end of May, President Joe Biden said Tuesday. Speaking at a White House briefing, Biden said when his administration took office, “the prior administration had contracted for not nearly enough vaccine […]

US, Mexico ‘stronger when we stand together’: Biden

US President Joe Biden vowed Monday to bolster relations with Mexico, making not-so-oblique criticisms of his predecessor’s diplomatic and immigration legacies. In brief remarks ahead of his virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Biden acknowledged the “long and complicated history” between the North […]

US says Iran has not formally responded to talks offer

Iran has yet to formally respond to an offer of talks the US made last week to resume negotiations aimed at returning the Islamic Republic to full compliance with its 2015 nuclear deal, the State Department said Monday. The Biden administration is “not measuring” progress with […]

US death toll from coronavirus surpasses 500,000 mark; ‘Truly heartbreaking’: Biden

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden Monday mourned the more than 500,000 Americans lost to the coronavirus pandemic and called for unity in the battle against the deadly disease. The milestone, based on a tally maintained by Johns Hopkins University – an American research institution – […]

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