US hits Congo’s former president with sanctions over support for rebels - AP News

US hits Congo’s former president with sanctions over support for rebels  AP News

Rubio downplays reports US could review UK's claim to Falklands

The US secretary of state says a leaked memo suggesting America's position on the territory could be changed "was just an email".

Two High Schoolers in Mississippi Are Released After Being Detained by ICE

The brothers from the Republic of Congo were released on Thursday after the school community appealed to local Republican politicians, their lawyer said.

By Christina Morales

First direct US-Venezuela flight in 7 years lands in Caracas

The direct flight comes a month after the US formally reopened its embassy in Caracas following the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro in January.

Pakistan: The US 'was always banking on' Islamabad mediation

“The US was always going to bank on Pakistan.” Bilal Khan says #Pakistan’s role as mediator between the US and #Iran comes as no surprise, considering Trump’s partiality towards leaders Asim Munir. More on #F24Debate ➡️ https://f24.my/BtMM

By FRANCE24

China Blocks Tech Acquisitions To Weaken America. The U.S. Shouldn't Follow Suit.

Chinese hacker arrested for hacking into computers of US companies and Universities

A Chinese national, Xu Zewei, has been extradited to the United States to face charges. He is accused of hacking into computers between 2020 and 2021. These alleged intrusions were part of the HAFNIUM campaign and targeted COVID-19 research. Xu is said to have worked under the direction of Chinese intelligence services.

By TOI TECH DESK

UN’s Guterres says money owed by US is ‘non-negotiable’ - The Straits Times

UN’s Guterres says money owed by US is ‘non-negotiable’  The Straits Times

US places India on priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights. What it means

The annual report reviews how effectively US trading partners safeguard IP rights such as patents, copyrights and trademarks.

World unprepared for another pandemic, says Ex-NIH director, expresses worry at mRNA research being scaled back in US

By Anuradha Mascarenhas

Iran threatens 'painful' response if US renews attacks

Iran has said it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on US positions if Washington renewed attacks and restated its claim to the Strait of Hormuz, complicating US plans for a coalition to reopen the ⁠waterway.

Volvo CEO ‘not satisfied’ with results as US subsidies are pulled

Volvo Cars reported this week a smaller-than-expected fall in first-quarter operating profit, but said the ​impact of a pull-back of subsidies and other developments in the ‌United States had been worse than expected. “We are not satisfied with our results … but despite a volume drop coming from external factors we are more or less […]

US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline

Top U.S., Chinese officials hold online talks ahead of planned Trump-Xi summit - Korea JoongAng Daily

Top U.S., Chinese officials hold online talks ahead of planned Trump-Xi summit  Korea JoongAng Daily

How long can the US blockade of Iran ports — and the Strait of Hormuz — last? - Gulf News

How long can the US blockade of Iran ports — and the Strait of Hormuz — last?  Gulf News

Why Pakistan has emerged as the pivotal mediator in the Iran conflict

Gulf states trust Pakistan’s role; Islamabad leads regional talks, keeps close Saudi, UAE ties

By Anadolu Agency

US imposes sanctions on former Congo President Joseph Kabila

Kabila cited for his support of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels for fueling political instability.

Killings of Bangladeshi students in US: Timeline of events revealed by investigators - The Daily Star

Killings of Bangladeshi students in US: Timeline of events revealed by investigators  The Daily Star

US to deny visas to applicants who fear returning to home country

United States said it will now deny temporary visas to applicants who say they fear harm or mistreatment if they return to their home country, under new State Department guidance... The post US to deny visas to applicants who fear returning to home country appeared first on Vanguard News.

By olufemiajasa

US imposes sanctions on former Congo President Joseph Kabila

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila for his support of ‌Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and for fueling political instability in Congo's troubled east.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Uganda risks losing property in DRC over tax arrears - NewVision.co.ug

Uganda risks losing property in DRC over tax arrears  NewVision.co.ug