US: At least 70 dead as storm rips Kentucky, says Guv Andy Beshear
Dec 12, 2021, at 05:46 am
At least 70 people are feared dead in the tornadoes that ripped Kentucky and the death toll may exceed 100, Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said.
Canada announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Dec 10, 2021, at 11:47 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: The Canadian government has launched a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.
US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Olympics: White House
Dec 07, 2021, at 03:54 pm
Washington: The US government will not send an official US delegation to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing as a protest against China's 'ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses ',White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced on Monday.
Austin says US ready to support Taiwan in face of with China’s military rise
Dec 05, 2021, at 05:54 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: China is rapidly strengthening its nuclear capabilities, but Washington is prepared for competition and will also work on supporting Taiwan’s ability to defend itself, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Joe Biden to hold phone talks with Vladimir Putin on Dec 7: White House
Dec 05, 2021, at 02:39 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden will hold a video call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Dec 7, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has confirmed.
US committed to making sure Taiwan has means to defend itself : Antony Blinken
Dec 04, 2021, at 08:40 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States is committed to ensuring that Taiwan has the means to defend itself in the event of an attack from China, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday.
UN headquarters in New York cordoned off after man seen outside with gun
Dec 03, 2021, at 04:35 am
New York/IBNS: The United Nations headquarters in New York was cordoned off on Thursday during a police stand-off with a person who reportedly held a gun outside the venue.
US: Three students killed in high school shooting near Detroit, confirms Sheriff’s Office
Dec 01, 2021, at 06:04 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: Three students were killed and six other individuals injured in a high school shooting near Detroit on Tuesday, an Oakland County Sheriff's Office representative said during a press conference.
Hundreds with fake COVID-19 test results, vaccination proof tried to enter Canada: Border services
Dec 01, 2021, at 09:10 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Hundreds of suspected fake COVID-19 test results and vaccination records from people trying to enter the country have been intercepted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Can the world's first living robots reproduce ?
Dec 01, 2021, at 02:05 am
Washington/UNI: After creating the world’s first living robots, the United States-based scientists said these robots -- known as Xenobots -- can now reproduce in a way different from any plant or animal.
US hails South Africa for quick, transparent response to emergence of Omicron strain
Nov 28, 2021, at 02:58 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has thanked South Africa for a swift and transparent approach to the emergence of the new, Omicron, variant of the coronavirus, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said.
Joe Biden orders travel restrictions from South Africa and seven other nations
Nov 28, 2021, at 01:00 am
Washington/UNI: US President Joe Biden has ordered additional air travel restrictions from South Africa and seven other countries, as a new COVID-19 variant, called B.1.1.529, emerged from the country.
Three people wounded in shooting at mall in US state of North Carolina: Reports
Nov 27, 2021, at 02:00 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: Three people sustained gunshot wounds in a shooting at a shopping center in the US state of North Carolina, CBS 17 reported.
US puts Chinese firms helping military on trade blacklist, China criticizes decision
Nov 27, 2021, at 04:25 am
Washington, DC/IBNS: Amid growing tensions between Beijing and Washington over the status of Taiwan and trade issues, the United States has put a dozen Chinese companies on its trade blacklist for national security and foreign policy concerns, according to reports.
Wisconsin parade attack: Suspect charged with first degree intentional homicide
Nov 24, 2021, at 02:35 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: A suspect in the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy, Darrel Brooks, has been charged with five counts of first degree intentional homicide, with a sixth to be added, and faces up to life imprisonment for each.
Waukesha: Five people killed, over 40 injured as SUV hits parade
Nov 22, 2021, at 07:16 pm
Waukesha: As many as five people died as a car ploughed into a parade in the US state of Wisconsin, police said.
Waukesha Police confirm more than 20 people struck by car at holiday parade, several feared killed
Nov 22, 2021, at 03:38 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: Several people were killed and over 20 people, including a dozen children, were injured when a car plowed into the Waukesha Holiday Parade in Wisconsin, local police and fire authorities confirmed.
Three people injured at US's Atlanta Airport when firearm gets discharged accidentally: TSA
Nov 21, 2021, at 03:49 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: At least three people were injured when a passenger accidentally discharged a firearm at the Atlanta Airport, the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said.
Joe Biden administration planning to diplomatically boycott Beijing Olympics 2022: Reports
Nov 18, 2021, at 05:06 am
Washington: The US President Joe Biden-led administration is planning to diplomatically boycott the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.
Nov 18, 2021, at 04:56 am
Washington: US President Joe Biden raised concerns about China’s practices in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong, as well as human rights more broadly during his virtual meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Nov 17, 2021, at 10:32 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden raised concerns about China’s practices in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong, as well as human rights more broadly during his virtual meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Joe Biden administration planning to diplomatically boycott Beijing Olympics 2022: Reports
Nov 17, 2021, at 10:05 pm
Washington: The US President Joe Biden-led administration is planning to diplomatically boycott the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.
Heavy rain in Canada's BC leads to flooding, evacuation of communities
Nov 17, 2021, at 05:18 am
Victoria (B.C.)/IBNS: Relentless rain in Canada's southern British Columbia (BC) on Monday caused the entire city and major highways to be washed away leaving many communities cut off from the rest of the province.
Myanmar pardons, deports American journalist Danny Fenster
Nov 16, 2021, at 07:32 pm
Naypyidaw/UNI: The military government of Myanmar pardoned and released the American journalist Danny Fenster on Monday, days after his conviction on Nov 12 on charges of violating visa laws and unlawful association.
Commonsense guardrails needed to be placed to prevent US-China conflict: Joe Biden tells Xi Jinping
Nov 16, 2021, at 02:34 pm
Washington/Beijing: US President Joe Biden interacted with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Tuesday when he said leaders of America and China should place 'commonsense guardrails' to avoid any conflict between the two nations.
FBI admits fake emails sent from bureau's server, says network not compromised
Nov 15, 2021, at 07:10 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The Federal Bureau of Investigation acknowledged on Sunday that someone had sent fake emails from its server, but denied that its network was compromised.
Taiwan appreciates US for expressing concerns over China's approach on Taipei
Nov 14, 2021, at 07:17 pm
Taipei/UNI: Taiwan on Sunday thanked US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for expressing concerns on China's continuous military, diplomatic and economic pressure against Taipei during recent talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Conviction of US journalist symbolic of media repression in Myanmar: UN rights chief
Nov 13, 2021, at 10:04 pm
New York: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday urged authorities in Myanmar to immediately release all journalists who have been jailed for practicing their profession.
Canada, US urge citizens to leave Haiti amid increasing turmoil
Nov 13, 2021, at 04:59 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Increasing insecurity and a severe lack of fuel in Haiti have adversely affected hospitals, schools, and banks causing both Canada and the United States (US) to urge their respective citizens to leave country.
Myanmar: American journalist Danny Fenster sentenced to 11 years in prison
Nov 12, 2021, at 10:52 pm
A Myanmar court has sentenced American journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in prison, his lawyer said on Friday, CNN reported.