USA

First US malaria cases diagnosed in decades in Florida, Texas

Jul 01, 2023 05:09

The US states of Florida and Texas have diagnosed the first malaria cases in decades, raising fears of another outbreak.
Russia urges UN Security Council expansion to counter Western dominance

Jun 30, 2023 14:12

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of Russia has called for the expansion of the United Nations Security Council to include more non-Western countries.
UN: Recruitment of children by US-backed militants in Syria on the rise

Jun 30, 2023 10:17

Foreign-sponsored militant groups in Syria have recruited a growing number of children within their ranks even as fighting in most parts of the war-wracked country is winding down, according to a UN report.
US plans to sell $440mn weapons parts, munitions to Chinese Taipei

Jun 30, 2023 04:40

The US State Department has announced plans to sell military hardware to Chinese Taipei despite Beijing's strong disproval of Washington's relationship with the island.
Pentagon: US not providing ATACM missiles to Ukraine

Jun 30, 2023 04:35

The US Defense Department has dismissed American media reports about its decision to provide Ukraine with ATACM long-range missiles.
In blow to PM Sunak, UK court rules Rwanda deportation plan unlawful

Jun 30, 2023 04:31

In a major setback for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a British court has ruled that the government’s controversial plan to deport and send asylum seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda is unlawful as the African nation cannot be considered a safe third country.
America's Iran envoy put on leave over his 'handling of classified materials'

Jun 30, 2023 03:48

America's point man on Iran has been placed on leave as his security clearance is being reviewed allegedly over his handling of classified materials.
Pakistan alarmed by US transferring advanced military hardware to India

Jun 29, 2023 11:06

Pakistan has reportedly expressed its deep concerns to the United States about transferring of advanced American military hardware and technology to India.
Anti-war demo held in Rome

Jun 29, 2023 10:42

A new anti-war demonstration has been held in Rome, Italy. Although most Italians have been against sending weapons to Ukraine and have called on the government to promote peace talks, Rome not only continues to aid Kiev, but it has even hinted at creating a NATO-Ukraine council.
Iran holds intl. conference on US version of human rights

Jun 29, 2023 10:37

Tehran has organized an international conference on reviewing the American version of human rights. The event was held on the occasion of American Human Rights week in Iran.