Despite US pressures, no condemnation of Russia at US-ASEAN summit

 

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White House Adviser Calls 1mln COVID Deaths ‘Incredibly Tragic’, ‘Many of Those Deaths Were Avoidable’ | Farsnews Agency

 Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said in an interview on Thursday that the COVID-19 death toll of 1 million people in the US is “incredibly tragic” and added that “many of those deaths were avoidable”.

US, China congratulate Marcos Jr on Philippine presidential win | Al Jazeera

The United States and China have welcomed Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s presidential win in the Philippines, after the son of the country’s former dictator declared victory and pledged to be a leader “for all Filipinos”.

China Says Warned US Warship As It Transited Taiwan Strait - Tasnim News Agency

 China's military said on Wednesday that it had monitored and warned a US warship that had sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, a mission that happened shortly after China carried out drills near the island.

US envoy to UN postpones visit to Turkiye-Syria border

US Ambassador to UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield has postponed her visit to Turkiye's southern border with Syria, the US Mission to the UN said on Saturday

Russia Sees US-Japan Exercises as a Security Threat – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Joint naval exercises of the United States and Japan threaten the security of our country, said Igor Morgulov, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation.

US Occupation Continues looting Syrian Oil – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

US occupation forces continue to steal Syrian oil, with tanks heading to Iraq, SANA news agency reported on Saturday.

Western Actions In Ukraine May Prompt Military Confrontation Between Russia, US - Antonov - UrduPoint

Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said that actions of Western countries amid Moscow's special operation in Ukraine are provocative and dangerous, and may prompt a direct military confrontation between Russia and the US.

US has played ignominious role in Afghan narcotics problem: spokesperson - China.org.cn

As the culprit of the Afghan issue, the United States has played an ignominious role in the narcotics problem in Afghanistan by acquiescing or even participating in drugs production and trade there, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Thursday.

US approves sale of 8 F-16 fighter jets, related equipment to Bulgaria

The Biden administration approved on Monday the potential sale to Bulgaria of eight F-16 fighter jets and related equipment in a deal estimated to be worth $1.673 billion.

At least 6 killed, 9 injured in shooting in Sacramento, California: Police

At least six people were killed and nine others injured in a shooting in the city of Sacramento, California, police said on Sunday.

US To Work With "Allies" On Transferring Soviet-Made Tanks To Ukraine - Reports - Sputnik

The United States will work with its allies on transferring Soviet-made tanks to Ukraine to boost its firepower against the Russian forces in Donbas, media reported.

Russia creates working groups to probe US-controlled biolabs in Ukraine - China.org.cn

A Russian parliamentary commission held its first meeting on Thursday, announcing the establishment of four working groups to investigate U.S.-controlled biological laboratories in Ukraine.

Kremlin Finds It Worrisome US Lacks Understanding of Moscow’s Decision-Making | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- The Kremlin regretted that its style of work remains unclear to Washington, which results in careless decisions.

Russia urges Washington to quit escalating tensions - China.org.cn

Washington must stop escalating tensions if it wishes to normalize ties with Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Tuesday.

US poured $1.6 mln into studying ways to infect humans with bat-transmitted diseases - TASS

The Pentagon has invested $1.6 million to study ways to transmit diseases from bats to humans in Ukraine and Georgia, Chief of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops Igor Kirillov said on Thursday.

Mariupol Drama Theater : Russia Urges US to Stop Lying, Cover Events in Ukraine Impartially | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- Moscow is calling on Washington to stop spreading false information and engage in objective coverage of events in Ukraine, the Russian Embassy in the United States announced, commenting on publications in US media about an alleged air strike by Russian troops on a theater building in Mariupol.

US officials travel to Venezuela, a Russian ally, for talks - The Jerusalem Post

Senior US officials traveled to Venezuela on Saturday to meet with President Nicolas Maduro's government, seeking to determine whether Caracas is prepared to back away from its close ties to Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Biden on banning Russian oil imports: 'Nothing is off the table'

US President Joe Biden did not rule out a ban on Russia's energy imports Wednesday as Moscow continues to stage a war against Ukraine.

US requests holding UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Sunday - TASS

The United States requested holding a UN Security Council session to address the situation in Ukraine on Sunday, February 27, a source in one of the delegations told TASS.