Us Officials

How the US is countering China by increasing its military presence in Asia

The US actions stretch from Japan to the Solomon Islands. And they involve more and increasingly advanced military exercises in the region and additional troop rotations in key areas facing the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea

China imposes sanctions on US officials in retaliation for censure over Xinjiang abuse

The tit-for-tat sanctions add to spiraling tension over Xinjiang, when recently Washington banned imports from the region that might be made with forced labour

US Embassy officials in Kabul warned top Washington officials of Taliban takeover in July, says report

US officials' classified information had told the State Department that the Taliban's aggressive advance might not be stopped by Afghanistan's government forces

Coronavirus Outbreak: COVID-19 weakens when exposed to sunlight, heat, and humidity, claims US official

The coronavirus appears to weaken more quickly when exposed to sunlight, heat, and humidity, a US official said on Thursday in a potential sign that the pandemic could become less contagious in summer months.

NASA announces SpaceX's no-load rocket test has been pushed back to 2 March

SpaceX in November won authorization from US officials to put nearly 12,000 satellites into orbit.

US defence secretary Jim Mattis seeks waiver on nations buying arms from Russia, does not mention India

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has sought waivers from sanctions on some countries making a transition from their military dependence on Russia

Turning tweets into policy: Donald Trump's surprise tweet on Pakistan blindsided US officials, sent them into 'a mad scramble'

A surprise New Year’s Day tweet by Donald Trump in which he appeared to decree an end to US aid for Pakistan, sent US officials scrambling to suspend security assistance

US laptop ban: Dubai's Emirates working towards implementing increased security measures

The West Asia's biggest airline says it is working to implement increased security measures in response to the United States demands to reverse a ban on laptops and other electronics onboard its United States-bound flights.

Donald Trump, Russia probe and Jared Kushner's backstory of the back channels: What you need to know

Smart diplomacy or inappropriate and possibly illegal? Jared Kushner's reported attempt to establish a "back-channel" line of communication between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential transition team is proving divisive, even if such talks aren't unusual.

More work needed on Iran nuke deal, say US officials

Two days of tough talks to limit Iran's nuclear program failed on Monday to make major headway toward a final deal —a foreboding sign for years of negotiations.