South Korea companies are also preparing related businesses as the ‘economic security’ has been selected as the main agenda at the Korea-U.S. summit in Seoul on the 21st. President Yoon Suk-yeol said on the 16th that he will discuss ways to strengthen global supply chain cooperation through the India-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) with U.S. […]
US special envoy for Tibetan issues arrives in India
US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Uzra Zeya arrived in India on Tuesday for a trip that will focus on collaboration on human rights, democratic governance and advancing humanitarian priorities. “Namaste! Great to be back in New Delhi. Look forward to discussions on advancing US-India shared values of human rights, […]
US, EU to jointly develop response to food challenges amid conflict in Ukraine: Official
The United States and the European Union will establish a policy dialogue within the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) to develop responses to potential global food challenges amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a senior US administration official told reporters. The US-EU TTC, established last summer by the United States, European Commission, and European Council to promote […]
US, ASEAN supporting UN Secretary-General’s peace-seeking efforts on Ukraine
The United States and the ASEAN nations have voiced support for the efforts of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres aimed at looking for a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, the joint statement of the US-ASEAN Summit said. “With regard to Ukraine, as for all nations, we continue to reaffirm our respect for sovereignty, political […]
US vows 150 million in investment to ASEAN with China in focus
Amid concerns over China’s growing influence in the South Asian region, the United States has pledged over USD 150 million in investment to the ASEAN for maritime cooperation, infrastructure, and other initiatives. On Thursday, US President Joe Biden starts a two-day summit on Thursday with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian […]
Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal to visit US next week
Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is set to embark on an official two-day visit to the United States from next week. The Foreign Office spokesperson of Pakistan, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, announced during his weekly press briefing on Thursday, local media reported. According to the spokesperson, Bhutto Zardari will be […]
Imran Khan party blames US-based official for ‘foreign conspiracy’ once again
In yet another “foreign conspiracy” allegation, Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has blamed an official based in the US for receiving illegal funds, as the party continued its final arguments in the foreign funding case before the Election Commission bench. “PTI had fired one of its agents Dr Nasrullah, the treasurer of the US-based PTI […]
Joe Biden calls inflation in US ‘unacceptably high’
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) said that inflation in the country is “unacceptably high” and bringing it down is his top economic priority. “While it is heartening to see that annual inflation moderated in April, the fact remains that inflation is unacceptably high. As I said yesterday, […]
US Defense Secretary, UK counterpart reaffirm relationship, discuss Ukraine: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and UK counterpart Ben Wallace met in Washington to reaffirm the United States-United Kingdom defense relationship and discuss Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said in a readout of the conversation. “The leaders discussed the importance of transatlantic cooperation and […]
US to exert pressure on Taliban to reconsider making hijab compulsory
In response to the Taliban diktat making the hijab compulsory for Afghan women, the US stated that if the Taliban do not halt their actions, it will increase pressure on the regime. At a press briefing on Monday, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the pressure will continue until the Taliban rescind […]
EU, US voice concerns over imposition of emergency in Sri Lanka
After the Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared an island-wide state of emergency, the envoys of the European Union, the United States, and several other western countries have expressed their concern over the move by the government. These comments from representatives came after President Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency […]
US FDA limits use of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine over blood clot risk
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday said that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine that has been administered to more than 18 million Americans can potentially cause “life-threatening blood clots”, and thereby warranted “limiting the authorized use of the vaccine.” “After conducting an updated analysis, evaluation and investigation […]
Nepal, US sign USD 659 million development assistance agreement
Just a few weeks after the Nepali parliament ratified the USD 500 million Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) grant from the US, the two countries on Thursday signed another agreement bringing USD 659 million to the Himalayan nation in assistance, in a move that is expected to irk China. The grant […]
US NSA discusses efforts to diversify energy sources with Romania
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discussed with his Romanian counterpart Ion Oprisor Bucharest’s efforts to diversify the country’s energy supplies away from Russian sources, National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said in a press release. “National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Romanian Presidential Security Adviser […]
US NSA Sullivan, Japanese counterpart discuss Biden’s trip to Tokyo, regional security
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and his Japanese counterpart Akiba Takeo agreed in a recent telephone call that President Joe Biden’s trip to Tokyo later this month will be an opportunity to take steps to strengthen deterrence in the region and to advance their mutual interests in the Indo-Pacific, […]