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North Korea accuses US of “double standards” over military activities

North Korea says the United States exercises "double standards" in its approach to Pyongyang's weapons program. The announcement was made in a reply to the United Nations Security Council meeting over the recent ballistic missile test by Pyongyang.

Biden says concerned about China hypersonic missile test

US President Joe Biden has expressed concern about a possible Chinese hypersonic missile test. China has refuted a recent report over a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile test. Beijing announced it was a “routine test” for reusable space rocket technology.

US-Mexico border detentions at highest level in decades

The number of arrests made by American Border Patrol at US-Mexico border has climbed to the highest level since 1986, according to US Customs and Border Patrol data. The report has highlighted the deepening political and humanitarian challenges the White House is facing on immigration.

Majority of Americans blame Biden for rising inflation

More than 60 percent of Americans are pointing a finger at US President Joe Biden's policies over the rising inflation, a survey shows.

US calls for ‘sustained and substantive’ talks with North Korea

The United State has called for a “sustained and substantive dialogue” with North Korea over the country’s nuclear programme. This was announced by the US ambassador to the United Nations (UN) after the Security Council meeting over North Korea's latest missile launch. In September and October, Pyongyang conducted a series of new missile tests.

Poll: Almost 80% of republicans want Trump to run for president

Over three-fourths of republicans want the former president, Donald Trump to seek another term in the White House, according to a survey. Previous polls show Americans’ confidence in US President Joe Biden’s capability to handle several important issues is falling.

Syria base housing US forces hit by drone attacks

An American outpost in southeastern Syria was hit by drone attacks on Wednesday. No US troops stationed in the base was killed or injured.

Trump sues panel probing capitol riot

Former US President Donald Trump has filed a federal lawsuit against the committee investigating the Capitol Hill riots last January. The ex-leader is seeking to block the panel from obtaining his administration's records from the National Archives. Five people were killed during riots in the US Capitol complex.

“War Criminal” trends after death of Colin Powell

The death of former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has drawn outrage from social media users who call the late general a “war criminal”. The former Top diplomat had pushed faulty intelligence before the United Nations (UN) to advocate for the Washington-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Turkey says in talks with US on purchase of F-16s

The United States has offered selling F-16 aircraft to Turkey in return for its investment in the F-35 programme, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says. Ankara was kicked out of the program after acquiring Russian S-400 missile defence systems.

Russia says allies against US military presence in Central Asia

All Moscow's Central Asian allies and neighbors are opposed to the deployment of American or NATO forces on their soil, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Survey shows Americans concerned about cyber-attacks

The vast majority of Americans are concerned about cyber-attacks on financial and national security sectors, a new poll has found. According to the poll, over 90 percent of the respondents are also very concerned about their data being hacked.

U.S. Capitol Police accused of ‘failures’ during riot

A whistleblower has accused US capitol police of failing to take appropriate measures to prevent the civilian deaths during last January riots in the Capitol complex. Five people were killed in the incidents.

Ex-Pentagon software chief: US has lost AI battle to China

Pentagon’s former software chief has admitted China is heading for global dominance and ‘and control of everything’ because of its advances in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning as well as cyber capabilities.

Beijing: CIA China center shows cold-war mentality

The China Mission Center launched by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) reflects US Cold-War mentality, Beijing says. The CIA has announced the formation of a new China Mission Center which will focus solely on Beijing.

CIA creates China-focused mission center

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has announced the formation of a new mission center which will focus on China to confront alleged threats emanating from Beijing. The Biden administration has named China as a top foreign policy priority and a global competitor to the United States.

US officially admits keeping 3,750 nuclear tips

Washington has published a fact sheet giving an updated count of U.S. nuclear stockpile. As of September 2020, the country’s military maintained 3,750 warheads.

Pentagon chief warns default could harm national security

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warns a U.S. debt default could threaten the US national security and that he would have "no authority or ability" to pay contractors on time.

Israel’s FM to discuss Iran during US visit

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is scheduled to talk Iran in meeting with US officials. Lapid’s visit will take place as talks over the Iran nuclear deal are stalled.

U.S., Chinese presidents to hold virtual summit by year’s end

Presidents of the U.S. and China, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, will hold a virtual summit by the end of the year. It will be the first meeting between the two leaders since Biden was elected as the U.S. president.

US, China agree to abide by Taiwan agreement

US President Joe Biden and his china’s counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed to abide by an agreement on Taiwan amid recent tensions, Washington says.

China warns U.S. against “Taiwan independence” attempts

China will take all necessary measures to crush any "Taiwan independence" attempts, Beijing warns. The warning follows US urging China to halt what Washington calls ‘military, diplomatic and economic pressure’ on Taiwan.

Report: China, US officials to meet in Switzerland soon

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Director of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee Yang Jiechi, will hold talks in Switzerland this week, The South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday.

Biden signs budget resolution to keep US govt. open

The US House and Senate passed a funding measure on Thursday to avert government shutdown. And hours before the midnight deadline, President Joe Biden signed the stopgap bill.

Death toll in Ecuador jail riot tops 110

At least 116 inmates have been killed, some beheaded, and dozens wounded in a gang battle at one of Ecuador’s largest prisons. The deadly riot involved gunfire, knives and explosions.

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