China says it will respond to U.S. admiral visit to Taiwan | One America News Network

(Reuters) – China will respond to the reported visit of a U.S. Navy admiral to Taiwan and firmly opposes any military relations between Taipei and Washington, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday as a senior U.S. official praised their ties with Taipei.

Tibetan political leader visits White House for first time in six decades | One America News Network

 (Reuters) – The head of the Tibetan government in exile has visited the U.S. White House for the first time in six decades, a move that could further infuriate Beijing, which has accused the United States of trying to destabilise the region.

US COVID-19 deaths top 250,000 -- Johns Hopkins University - Global Times

 More than a quarter of a million people have died from Covid-19 in the United States, the Johns Hopkins University tally recorded Wednesday, marking a bleak new milestone for the pandemic.

New restrictions in US cities as cases hit 11 million - RTE

The US has surpassed 11 million coronavirus cases, adding one million new cases in less than a week, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

‘What Withdrawal?’ Senior Official Boasts About Openly Lying to Trump to Keep US Troops in Syria - Sputnik International

In late 2018, Donald Trump ordered the immediate withdrawal of almost all US troops from Syria within 90 days. He repeated the order in October 2019. Several hundred US troops remain in Syria to this day, notwithstanding the president’s executive decisions.

China warns of action after Pompeo says Taiwan not part of China | One America News Network

BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) – China will strike back against any moves that undermine its core interests, its foreign ministry said on Friday, after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Taiwan “has not been a part of China”.

Turkey again calls for joint U.S. study on Russian S-400 systems | One America News Network

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey is ready to discuss U.S. concerns about the technical compatibility of Russian S-400 defences and U.S.-made F-35 jets, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said Thursday, repeating Ankara’s proposal for a joint working group with Washington on the issue.

Greece, Egypt to welcome "more decisive" U.S. involvement under Biden | THE DAILY STAR

Greece and Egypt, which angered Turkey by reaching an agreement on natural resources in the Eastern Mediterranean, will welcome more decisive U.S. involvement in the region under President-elect Joe Biden, the Greek prime minister said on Wednesday.

Taiwan fears loss in US support as Trump booted from office | Al Jazeera

As Joe Biden edged closer to a victory in the presidential election in the United States, concern began to grow in Taiwan about what the Democratic candidate’s presidency might mean for the self-ruled island.

In Israel, Biden could differ with Netanyahu on, settlements | THE DAILY STAR

Just two weeks ago, Joe Biden was the butt of a jibe made by U.S. President Donald Trump during a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

European leaders congratulate Joe Biden, after media count declares him victorious in US presidential election — RT World News

 Shortly after the Associated Press declared Joe Biden the winner in the US election, messages of congratulations flowed in from European leaders, some of whom had testy relationships with Donald Trump.

US sets new world record as single-day COVID-19 cases surpass 110,000 - China.org.cn

The United States has set a new world record as its single-day COVID-19 cases topped over 110,000 on Thursday.

Need for 'new relationship' between EU, US: France | THE DAILY STAR

The United States and the European Union need to develop a "new transatlantic relationship" after the US election, irrespective of who wins, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Thursday.

Nearly 800,000 children in US test positive for COVID-19 - China.org.cn

Nearly 800,000 children in the United States have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to a new report of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association.

Japan and U.S. begin major military exercise as concern about China grows | One America News Network

Japan and the United States on Monday began air, sea and land exercises around Japan in a show of force in the face of increased Chinese military activity in the region.

Nearly 800,000 U.S. workers file new unemployment claims, Labor Dept. says - UPI.com

Almost another 800,000 U.S. workers have filed for new unemployment benefits, the Labor Department said in its weekly report Thursday.

China to make 'necessary response' after US approves $1.8bn arms sale to Taiwan — RT

 Beijing has warned that the US State Department's approval of a potential $1.8 billion arms sale to Taiwan would have "a major impact' on China-US relations, while Taipei says it's not seeking an arms race with the Chinese.

Top US Diplomat Vows No Change on US Policy in Taiwan Strait | Voice of America

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday that the State Department is not changing its Taiwan policy amid calls to depart from a long-standing strategic ambiguity in the Taiwan Strait.

US Supreme Court to Review Legality of Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' Asylum Policy | Voice of America

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide the legality of one of President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies that has forced tens of thousands of migrants along the southern border to wait in Mexico, rather than entering the United States, while their asylum claims are processed.

Russia reaffirms that US presence in Syria is illegal

The Russian Foreign Ministry reiterated on Friday that the US presence in Syria is illegal.