Tag: United States

Hamas did not agree to draft for ceasefire before Rafah assault: US

"Hamas did not accept the ceasefire proposal. Hamas responded, and in their response, made several suggestions. It's not the same as accepting," said US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller in Washington.

May 8, 2024

US accuses Russia of using “chemical weapon” against Ukraine, sanctions over 280 individuals, entities

Separately, the US said it is most likely the result of Russian forces trying to push Ukrainian forces out of their strongholds and obtain tactical advantages in combat.

May 2, 2024

US: Shooting claims lives of 3 police officers in Charlotte, North Carolina

"Multiple law enforcement officers have been struck by the gunfire and are being transported to the hospital," police previously said.

April 30, 2024

US campus crackdowns lead to over 200 arrests amid pro-Palestine protests

At Northeastern University in Boston, the scene unfolded early Saturday morning as Massachusetts State Police officers moved in to dismantle an encampment on the campus's Centennial Common.

April 29, 2024

Houthis strike again: Oil tanker damaged, US drone shot down

There were no injuries reported among the maritime military coalition deployed in the area to counter such attacks.

April 29, 2024

US: Protesters drape huge Palestinian flag at venue of White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid growing Gaza outrage

A few among the group of protesters even stormed the red carpet at the event, the report noted.

April 28, 2024

US condemns Iraq’s law to criminalise same-sex marriage, says ‘will weaken country’s ability to diversify its economy’

The law threatens constitutionally protected human rights and fundamental freedoms in Iraq.

April 28, 2024

China seeks to “influence and arguably interfere” upcoming US elections: Blinken

Blinken said he reiterated President Joe Biden's message, which he gave to Xi Jinping during their summit in San Francisco last November, to not interfere in the 2024 US presidential elections.

April 27, 2024

US: 93 people arrested at University of Southern California as police crackdown on anti-Israel protests

The Los Angeles Police Department informed that 93 people were arrested at the University of Southern California.

April 26, 2024

US: Senate set to approve aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on the floor that the "time has come to finish the job to help our friends abroad once and for all."

April 24, 2024