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US sanctions target Iran's UAV, ballistic missile programs

Washington, DC, April 2: The United States on Tuesday (local time) sanctioned six entities and two individuals based in Iran, the UAE, and China that have been involved in the procurement of key components on behalf of entities connected to Iran's UAV and ballistic missile programs.

Trump administration to formally end USAID

Washington DC, March 29: US President Donald Trump's administration is moving to formally end the US Agency for International Development (USAID), notifying the remaining employees they will be terminated and the agency will be merged with the State Department, The Hill reported.

US slams China's military drills near Taiwan as brazen, irresponsible

Washington DC, March 19: A spokesperson from the United States Department of State heavily criticised China's recent military exercises near Taiwan, calling them as "brazen and irresponsible threats," while reaffirming the United States' long-standing support for Taipei (capital city), as reported by Taipei Times.

US State Department says it is blocking all funding to woke programs

Washington DC, January 30: The US State Department on Wednesday (local time) said that the US is "blocking" all the funding to "woke programs" including support for gender development programs, sex education and pro-abortion programs as they do not "make America stronger, safer, or more prosperous."

Tahawwur Rana not yet on plane to India, US 'evaluating' options

Washington, Jan 28: The United States' State Department is “evaluating next steps” in regard to Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India that was upheld last week by the country's Supreme Court, clearing the way for him to finally face justice for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.

Marco Rubio accuses China of lying, cheating its way to global power

Washington, Jan 15: Marco Rubio began his confirmation hearing for the job of US secretary of state Wednesday with a sharp denunciation of China's rise as a power by lying and cheating, and a robust defence of President-elect Donald Trump's world view anchored in America First priorities, arguing it does not amount to isolationism.

Yunus government in Bangladesh set to acquit terrorist desperately wanted by US

Dhaka, Jan 7: In yet another controversial move to embolden radical elements in the country, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has reportedly set in motion the process to acquit Syed Zia-ul Haque, a sacked Major of the Bangladesh Army who is linked to Al Qaeda and is desperately wanted by the United States.