Mexico, US agree to bolster cooperation to curb immigration - China.org.cn

Mexico and the United States agreed to strengthen cooperation to tackle the issues that drive Central American migrants north, following a video call on Friday between Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.

Russian embassy once again warns US that its forces are present in Syria illegitimately - TASS

The United States’ military presence in Syria is illegal, hence, Washington has no right to criticize Russia, which is acting in that country legitimately, at the invitation of the Syrian authorities, the Russian embassy in the United States said on Wednesday.

Iran, US agree to prisoner swap, release of frozen funds: TV| THE DAILY STAR

Iran will free four Americans accused of spying in exchange for four Iranians held in the United States and the release of $7 billion in frozen Iranian funds, a pro-Iranian Lebanese TV channel reported on Sunday, citing unnamed Iranian officials.

Afghan retreat: US starts withdrawing from its longest war | Al Jazeera

The United States formally began withdrawing its last troops from Afghanistan on Saturday, bringing its longest war nearer to an end but also heralding an uncertain future for a country in the tightening grip of an emboldened Taliban.

US loosens restrictions on Taiwan contacts in defiance of China | Al Jazeera

The State Department has announced that it will make it easier for US officials to meet Taiwanese representatives, defying pressure from China at a time of high tensions, and as the US Congress considers sweeping legislation to counter Beijing’s influence.

US reports over 20,000 coronavirus variants infections - China.org.cn

The United States has recorded more than 20,000 infection cases of coronavirus variants as of Thursday, according to the latest data of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Tensions flare, on camera, at first US-China summit of Biden presidency

 The United States and China leveled sharp rebukes of each others’ policies in the first high-level, in-person talks of the Biden administration on Thursday, with deeply strained relations of the two global rivals on rare public display during the meeting’s opening session in Alaska.

US strike in Syria at Biden's orders destroys 'multiple facilities' of 'Iranian-backed militia' - Pentagon — RT

 The US has targeted Iran-backed militia in Syria, the Pentagon confirmed, adding that the airstrikes were approved by US President Joe Biden and intended as reprisal for rocket attacks on US bases in Iraq.

Cutting China Off from US Would Cost America Hundreds of Billions of Dollars: Report - Tasnim News Agency

The US economy could lose more than $1 trillion worth of production and long-term global competitiveness if the White House pursues a sharp separation with China, according to a report released Wednesday by the US Chamber of Commerce and Rhodium Group.

US to pay over 200 mln dollars to WHO - China.org.cn

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that the United States intends to pay over 200 million U.S. dollars in assessed and current obligations to the World Health Organization (WHO) by the end of this month.

US Secretary Of State Urges Turkish Foreign Minister Not To Retain Russian Systems S-400 - UrduPoint

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken discussed on Monday by phone with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu the issue of Turkey's purchase of Russian air defense systems S-400 and urged not to retain these systems, the State Department said on Monday.

Turkey scolded as ‘irresponsible NATO ally’ after interior minister blames US for 2016 coup attempt — RT

 Turkey’s interior minister has accused the United States of orchestrating a coup attempt that rocked the country in 2016, prompting a denial from Washington, which blasted the claim as unbefitting of a NATO partner.

US extends nuclear arms control treaty with Russia for five years - Global Times

The United States on Wednesday extended the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) with Russia for five years, said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Report: Chinese Bombers Staged Simulated Attacks on US Aircraft Carrier Near Taiwan - FARS

Chinese warplanes simulated missile strikes on a nearby US aircraft carrier during an apparent incursion into the Southwestern zone of Taiwan's air defenses last Sunday, The Financial Times cited unnamed intelligence sources as saying.

Former US Defense Chief Mattis Says Trump ‘Fomented’ Capitol Protests - Tasnim News Agency

Former defense minister of the United States James Mattis put the blame on former president Donald Trump for the deadly 6 January Capitol siege.

Taliban says US ‘bombarding civilians, houses’ in deal violation | Al Jazeera

The Taliban has accused the United States of violating a landmark deal signed between the two sides, after the Pentagon said the group had failed to meet its side of the agreement.

US issues 'heightened threat' alert after transition - BBC News

US security chiefs have warned of a heightened threat of domestic terrorism from people unhappy with the outcome of the November election.

China Says Flyovers in Taiwan Strait A 'Solemn Warning' - Tasnim News Agency

Chinese military exercises near Taiwan are a "solemn warning to external forces", Beijing said Wednesday, after the new US government expressed strong support for the self-ruled island.

China urges US not to send wrong signals to 'Taiwan independence' forces - China.org.cn

China urges the United States to prudently and properly handle Taiwan-related issues and refrain from sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.

US COVID-19 cases surpass 25M: Johns Hopkins University - China.org.cn

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the United States topped 25 million on Sunday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.