White House Moves Forward On Three Arms Sales To Taiwan: Sources
The White House is moving forward with three sales of advanced weaponry to Taiwan, sending in recent days a notification of the deals to Congress for approval,
Growing Threat Of Right-wing Militias In The US
WHO ARE THE MILITIAS? A subculture of armed right-wing groups with varied motivations has long existed in the US. After President Donald Trump came to power, se
White House Blocked Mandate For Masks On Public Transport: Officials
The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) drafted a sweeping order the previous month requiring all passengers and employees to wear masks on all
Pompeo Warns Of China Risks Ahead Of US-India Talks
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday (Oct 9) urged closer ties with India as he warned of China's growing might on its doorstep, amid a flurry of diplomacy
Scientist Accused Of Hiding Chinese Funds Sues Harvard, Saying It Abandoned Him
Charles Lieber, a prominent scientist, filed a lawsuit against Harvard on Friday (Oct 9), asserting that the university abandoned him, in a breach of contract,
Dickson Yeo, The Singaporean Who Spied For China In The US, Due To Be Sentenced
WASHINGTONDickson Yeo, the Singaporean man who pleaded guilty to spying for China in the United States, is due to be sentenced in a US federal court on Friday (
US Expected To Impose New Sanctions On Iran's Financial Sector: Source
The United States is preparing to impose fresh sanctions on Iran's financial industry as soon as Thursday (Oct 8), a Republican congressional aide briefed on th
US Warns China Against Taiwan Attack, Stresses US 'ambiguity'
The US national security adviser warned China on Wednesday (Oct 7) against any attempt to retake Taiwan by force, saying amphibious landings were notoriously di
US Prison Officers Face Charges After Using Baby Shark Song To Punish Inmates
Three previous jail employees in Oklahoma are facing criminal charges after they forced inmates to listen repeatedly to Baby Shark, the wildly popular song belo
The Low-down On White House Physician Sean Conley
As United States President Donald Trump remains hospitalised at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre after testing positive for the coronavirus, one doc
Pompeo's Asia Visit Shows Strong US Commitment To Region: Envoy
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's upcoming visit to Asia demonstrates Washington's strong commitment to allies and partners in the region, the top American di
What Happens If A US Presidential Candidate Is Ill And Can No Longer Run?
News that United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for Covid-19 has made what was an already surreal contest even
Wacky Indoor Amazon Drone Takes On Privacy Skeptics
WASHINGTONIt could be the wackiest product yet from Amazona tiny indoor drone which buzzes around people's homes as a security sentry. The introduction of the R
Business Leaders React To Chaotic First US Presidential Debate
The tumultuous US presidential debate on Tuesday (Sept 29) night between President Donald Trump and previous VP Joe Biden only added to concerns that a chaotic
US Targets Only One Per Cent Of Chinese Students Over Security: White House Official
The United States is targeting only about one per cent of the 400,000 Chinese students in the United States over China's bid to gather US technology and other i
US Fighter Jet Crashes After Collision With Refuelling Plane
A US Air Force F-35B fighter jet crashed after it collided with an aerial refuelling tanker on Tuesday (Sept 29), a US marines unit said. The pilot of the F-35B
Pompeo To Visit East Asia Next Week Amid Frosty US-China Ties
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to Japan, Mongolia and South Korea next week, the State Department announced on Tuesday (Sept 29), a crucial visit
US Right-wing Group Proud Boys Portland Rally Largely Peaceful But Clashes Downtown
Hundreds of supporters of the right-wing Proud Boys group, some armed, rallied in Portland, in the US state of Oregon on Saturday (Sept 26) in a largely peacefu
Amy Coney Barrett Could Be Most Conservative Justice Since Clarence Thomas
Amy Coney Barrett brings a resume that could make her the most conservative new justice since Clarence Thomas and a dream addition for Republicans looking to re
Pompeo Gearing Up For White House Run In 2024, Say Political Pundits
There is a growing understanding among political pundits that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is positioning himself for a run at the White House in 2024. Mr Pom