US Unveils De Facto Embassy in Taiwan

The United States unveiled a new US$256 million (S$342 million) representative office in Taiwan yesterday, a de facto embassy that underscores Washington's strategic ties with the democratic, self-ruled island as it faces escalating tensions with China.

US New York State launches new suicide prevention program

US New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Friday announced to launch a pilot program aimed at reducing new suicide attempts among individuals who had previously attempted suicide.

Organization of American States starts Venezuela suspension procedure after US call

The members of the Organization of American States have voted overwhelmingly to start the process that could lead to Venezuela’s suspension from the pan-American 34-state body, accusing Caracas of clamping down on democracy.

Amnesty International says US-led coalition destroyed Syria's Raqqa

An international human rights group on Tuesday accused the US and its allies of showing little regard for civilians' lives while attacking the Syrian city that was once the de-facto capital of IS group, an allegation denied by the US military.

UN Urges US to Immediately Stop Detaining Migrants, Separating Children

The United Nations called on the United States on Tuesday to stop detaining irregular migrant families and separating children at the southern border, saying it contravened the law.

6.9 million interactions on social network: UK royal wedding attracts over 29 million viewers in US

Britain's royal wedding of Prince Harry of Wales and US actress Meghan Markle attracted over 29 million TV viewers in the United States and 6.9 million interactions on social network, according to ratings issued Sunday by US information and measurement company Nielsen Media Research.

Guns, Internet, isolation could spur uptick in US mass shootings

The easy availability of guns, together with the Internet and a growing sense of social isolation, could turn some people into ticking time bombs.

Arab League Developing Plan to Counter Jerusalem Recognition as Israeli Capital

The League of Arab States intends to develop a plan to counter the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel by the United States and any other state, a document released after an extraordinary ministerial meeting of the organization in Cairo said on Thursday.

US Senate confirms Gina Haspel to lead CIA

The US Senate confirmed Gina Haspel on Thursday to be the country's first female director of the CIA, despite her ties to the agency's past controversial interrogation program.

US blocks call for independent inquiry into Gaza deaths at UN

The United States has blocked a request at the United Nations for an independent inquiry into the deaths of dozens of Palestinians at the Gaza-Israel border yesterday.

Israeli PM calls on world to follow US to move embassies to Jerusalem

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called on world leaders to follow the United States and relocate their embassies to Jerusalem.

Chinese Ambassador Warns against 'Glass Curtain' between China, US

Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai warned that some people in the United States are trying to place a "glass curtain" between the two countries.

U.S. cigarette makers ordered to post warnings on packs, websites next month

 U.S. cigarette manufacturers must begin posting warnings next month about the dangers of smoking on websites and product packaging, a federal court said.

US court: Iran must pay $6bn in damages to victims of 9/11 attacks

A US judge has ruled that Iran must pay over $6b in compensation to the victims of 9/11 terror attacks in the United States, aljazeera website reported Tuesday.

North Korea Says Historic Summit Opens 'New Era for Peace'

North Korea on Saturday hailed its summit with the South as a "historic meeting" that paved the way for the start of a new era, after the two leaders pledged to pursue denuclearization and a permanent peace.

US-led airstrikes on Syria draw wide criticism, protests

US, British and French leaders faced challenges and criticism from lawmakers following a US-led airstrikes on Syria while protests across the three countries were held against the attack.

Unofficial dialogue between DPRK, ROK, US ends in Finland

Unofficial conversation held in Finland between representatives of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States ended on Wednesday, the Finnish Foreign Ministry said.

Iran condemns US arms flow to Middle East

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif slammed the US arms sales to the Middle East for fueling conflicts, the state TV reported Thursday.

Russia Urges US Not to Hinder UN Access to Syria's Raqqa as well as the Al-Rukban refugee camp

The Russian Defense Ministry said that the only areas in Syria where the requirements of UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2401 are completely ignored and there is no help for the population remains the destroyed city of Raqqa, as well as the Al-Rukban refugee camp in the US-controlled area of al-Tanf.

North Korea rejects 'preconditions' for U.S. talks

 North Korea said Saturday there will be no talks with the United States if they come with any "preconditions," reasserting that it has no intent to abandon its nuclear and missile programs in exchange for dialogue with Washington.