US Imposes Sanctions On 4 More Over HK Freedom Curbs
The United States has imposed sanctions on four more officials accused of curbing freedoms in Hong Kong, vowing accountability over China's clampdown in the cit
An Obama Restoration On Foreign Policy? Familiar Faces Could Fill Biden's Team
US President-elect Joe Biden's national security team is likely to be largely staffed by previous Obama Situation Room regulars prepared to restore foreign poli
Incoming US President Set To Tap Inner Circle For New Administration
These are the key advisers that United States President-elect Joe Biden will rely upon and consider for top posts in his new administration, according to people
US Infections Exceed 10 Million As Third Wave Of Virus Surges
The United States became the first nation worldwide since the pandemic began to surpass 10 million coronavirus infections, according to a Reuters tally on Sunda
What's Next For Trump? Family Business Awaits His Return
President Donald Trump's tax records show signs of financial distress, he claims to have lost out on billions of dollars in income while in office and his eldes
US Becomes First Nation To Cross 10 Million Covid-19 Cases As Third Wave Of Infections Surge
The United States became the first nation worldwide since the pandemic began to surpass 10 million coronavirus infections, according to a Reuters tally on Sunda
Biden Likely To Rely On Trusted Inner Circle As He Staffs New Administration
WILMINGTON, DELWARE (REUTERS)US President-elect Joe Biden and his aides have spent months gearing up for his transition to the White House, assembling a team th
In Trump Country, Disappointment And Anger Mingle With Hope For Biden To Unite
MIFFLINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (REUTERS)In Pennsylvania, it doesn't get much "redder" than Juniata County, a predominantly white and rural region dotted wi
Beating Trump In US Presidential Election Is Just First Of Many Hurdles For Biden
WASHINGTONIt may have been a narrow win, but it was decisive: A majority of Americans by any measurepopular vote or Electoral Collegerejected four more years of
World Leaders Congratulate Biden On ‘Historic’ Win
PARIS (a news agency, REUTERS) – Political leaders from around the world were quick to congratulate Joe Biden after US networks declared him the winner of the
US Remains Key Player In Region, Close Partner Of S'pore Regardless Of Election Results: US Embassy
SINGAPOREThe United States will remain a key player in the Indo-Pacific, and a close partner of Singapore, regardless of the presidential election results, US e
With Pennsylvania Up In The Air, One Rural County Goes Big For Trump In US Election
MCCONNELLSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA (REUTERS)As commissioners of Fulton County, Pennsylvania, worked to finish tallying the vote early on Wednesday (Nov 4), the only q
US Cyber Command Expands Operations To Hunt Hackers From Russia, Iran And China Before Election
FORT MEADE (NYTIMES)The United States Cyber Command expanded its overseas operations aimed at finding foreign hacking groups before the election on Tuesday (Nov
US Drone Sale To Taiwan Crosses Key Hurdle, Nears Approval: Sources
The sale of four sophisticated US-made aerial drones to Taiwan has crossed a key hurdle in Congress and is at the last stage of approval, sources said on Monday
US Diplomat Tested Positive For Coronavirus, And European Allies Wonder If They Were Exposed
As part of a diplomatic tour through Europe in late October, the Department of State's director of policy planning briefed journalists in London concerning the
US Will 'vigorously Defend' TikTok Executive Order Despite Ruling
The US Commerce Department said on Sunday (Nov 1) it would "vigorously defend" an executive order that seeks to bar transactions with Chinese-owned sh
Trump Attacked GOP Economic Orthodoxy And Got Away With It
WASHINGTONAfter taking control of the Republican party, President Donald Trump led it through a reshaping of its economic principles few ever expected. Protecti
Trump's TikTok Restrictions Blocked By US Judge In Win For Users
A US judge in Pennsylvania on Friday (Oct 30) blocked a US Commerce Department order set to take effect on Nov 12 that would have effectively barred Chinese-own
Bigger Roles For Asia Amid US-China Tensions: Forum
Countries in Asia can step up to take on bigger roles in the gaps created by tensions between the US and China, but they need to do so sensitively, said…
Election A 'test' For Facebook's Efforts To Weed Out Bad Actors
SAN FRANCISCO, Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said the United States presidential election on Tuesday will be a test of four years of work and adjustm