
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024

US is 'cautiously optimistic' about Gaza ceasefire talks
John Kirby says there are still gaps remaining between the two sides.
Thu Jul 11 2024

White House denounces takeover of campus building as protests escalate
John Kirby said it was critical to ensure those protests remained peaceful and did not pose a threat to other students.
Wed May 01 2024

US vows 'all necessary actions' after drone strike, Qatar fears impact on Gaza hostage talks
John Kirby said the United States did not want a wider war with Iran or in the region, "but we got to do what we have to do."
Tue Jan 30 2024

Biden heads to Israel after Gaza hospital strike kills hundreds
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said Joe Biden would put "tough questions" to Israeli leaders.
Wed Oct 18 2023

No US surveillance craft in China's airspace, White House says
The US govt swiftly and repeatedly denied China's accusation that US high-altitude balloons had flown over its airspace without permission.
Tue Feb 14 2023

U.S. shoots down car-sized unidentified object flying above Alaska
"We don't know who owns this object," said White House spokesperson John Kirby.
Sat Feb 11 2023

US seeks Chinese balloon remnants, says approach to China will stay calm
The US Coast Guard imposed a temporary security zone in waters off South Carolina during the military's search.
Tue Feb 07 2023

US to declare Russia's Wagner Group a transnational criminal organisation
The US government wants to declare the Russian private army the Wagner Group a transnational criminal organisation, National Security Council communications director John Kirby announced.
Sat Jan 21 2023

US plans sanctions on Russia, China - officials
The sanctions will also target about 170 Chinese entities for what Washington considers illegal fishing in the Pacific, the officials said.
Fri Dec 09 2022

US whistleblower Snowden gets a Russian passport -TASS
US authorities have for years wanted Snowden returned to the United States to face a criminal trial on espionage charges.
Sat Dec 03 2022

US welcomes Speaker Pelosi's trip to S. Korea, Japan: White House
Joe Biden welcomes Pelosi's contributions to American foreign policy and its policy objectives overseas.
Wed Aug 03 2022

Ukraine isn't naive, Zelenskiy says after Russian pledge to scale down attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian forces have made advances, recapturing territory from Russian troops on the outskirts of Kyiv.
Wed Mar 30 2022

Russia pledges to reduce attack on Kyiv but US warns threat not over
A decision was made to radically, by a large margin, reduce military activity in the Kyiv and Chernihiv directions, Alexander Fomin said.
Wed Mar 30 2022

US rejects Poland's offer to give it Russian-made fighter jets for Ukraine
The prospect of flying combat aircraft from NATO territory into the war zone "raises serious concerns for the entire NATO alliance."
Wed Mar 09 2022

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025