Blinken reiterates US commitment to two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Antony Blinken visited Israel on Monday, urging Israelis and Palestinians to calm tensions while reiterating the US commitment to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Tue Jan 31 2023
Pelosi arrives in Taiwan vowing US commitment; China enraged
The Chinese military announced joint air and sea drills near Taiwan starting on Tuesday night and test launches of conventional missiles.
Wed Aug 03 2022
US to hold $130 million of Egypt's military aid over human rights - State Dept
But rights groups expressed disappointment at the decision, saying it was a "betrayal" of the US commitment to promote human rights.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Biden sends unofficial delegation to Taiwan in 'personal signal'
The selection of these three senior statesmen sends an important signal about the US commitment to Taiwan and its democracy.
Wed Apr 14 2021
US pledges to cooperate with ASEAN in fostering economic recovery
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has underscored the US commitment to partnering with ASEAN countries in economic recovery efforts, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported Thursday.
Thu Sep 10 2020
Meeting Israel's Netanyahu, Trump backs away from commitment to Palestinian state
In the first face-to-face meeting since Trump's victory in the 2016 election, the Republican president backed away from a U.S. embrace of the eventual creation of a Palestinian state.
Thu Feb 16 2017
US commitment to Asia remains strong, says Kerry
The Secretary of State made that remark at APEC after President Barack Obama cancelled his trip to the region due to the crisis in Washington.
Sat Oct 05 2013
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
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025