USA

Putin open to any contacts on ‘Ukrainian problem’: Kremlin

Jun 16, 2023 09:44

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin remains open to any talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict.
US nuclear-powered submarine arrives at South Korean port

Jun 16, 2023 06:41

A nuclear-powered US Navy submarine arrived in the South Korean port city of Busan on Friday, Seoul's military has said, a day after the US and South Korea held joint military drills in the Korean peninsula.
EU financial aid to Syria a pittance compared to its support for Ukraine

Jun 16, 2023 04:32

The EU pledges 3.8 billion euros in financial support for Syria during a fundraising conference in Brussels. Campaigners say the figure should be much greater as it pales into insignificance when compared to the bloc's ongoing funding for Ukraine.
US imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea despite Treasury warning

Jun 16, 2023 04:31

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on North Korea, targeting the country’s missile program despite a recent warning from the Treasury that sanctions are pushing many countries to seek alternatives to the dollar for settlements.
Iran reports historic surge in manufacturing activity

Jun 16, 2023 04:27

Iran has reported a historic record in the output of its large manufacturing sector for the year to late March.
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles amid joint South Korea-US drills

Jun 16, 2023 04:25

North Korea has launched two short-range ballistic missiles as several thousand South Korean and US troops hold joint live-fire exercises in the Korean Peninsula.
Arab Parliament urges intl. community to end silence on Israeli atrocities

Jun 16, 2023 04:21

The Arab Parliament has called on the international community to end its silence on persisting Israeli atrocities across the occupied Palestine and compel the Tel Aviv regime to abide by the United Nations resolution barring construction of illegal settlements.
US trying to target Iran through media dictatorship: Pres. Raeisi's wife

Jun 16, 2023 04:15

Jamileh Alamolhoda, the wife of President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, has said the United States, which used to throw its weight behind Iran's former monarchical dictatorship, is now trying to target the country through media dictatorship.
New security deal grants US ‘unimpeded’ access to Papua New Guinea bases

Jun 15, 2023 08:16

A recently inked defense agreement has granted the US military an “unimpeded access” to Papua New Guinea (PNG) military bases, as part of Washington’s push to increase its military footprints in the Pacific to counter the influence of China.
China FM demands US 'show respect', stop harming Beijing's core concerns

Jun 15, 2023 02:59

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has demanded from the US to respect its core concerns, such as the Taiwan issue, if it wants to restore strained ties between the two countries.