Standing side by side, top US officials urged their Chinese counterparts on Friday to halt militarization of the disputed South China Sea, drawing a rebuke from the Chinese for sending US warships close to islands claimed by Beijing.

US presses China to halt militarization of South China Sea

President Donald Trump said on Friday he had not discussed the probe into Russia's meddling in the 2016 US presidential election with Matt Whitaker before appointing him as acting attorney general, and it was up to Whitaker whether he wanted to be involved with the investigation.

Trump says he did not discuss Russia probe with acting attorney general

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on two Ukrainians, a Russian officer and nine entities for Moscow`s annexation of Crimea and profiting from the occupation, the US Treasury said.

US imposes new sanctions on Russia for Crimea, investments

Islamic State group claims Melbourne stabbing that killed one person The Islamic State group claimed a stabbing Friday in the Australian city of Melbourne that killed one person and wounded two others, its propaganda channel said.

News brief: Big stories of the day

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he is not scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during his Paris visit this weekend, news agency AFP reported.

Trump says no meeting with Putin set during Paris visit, hopes to meet North Korea's Kim 'early next year'

The United States on Monday re-imposed sanctions against Iran's oil exports to punish Tehran for its involvement in several Middle Eastern conflicts. Washington had been pushing governments to cut imports of Iranian oil to zero.

The knowns and unknowns of US Iran oil sanction waivers

The United States is geared up to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. While the House of Representatives has all 435 seats at stake, voters will elect a new governor in 36 states.

Kamala Harris: America's only Indian-American Senator bolsters Democrats' midterm prospects, eyes 2020 ticket

The killing of Jamal Khashoggi, a critic of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, has sparked global outrage and a full-blown crisis for Saudi Arabia. Khashoggi was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2.

He never imagined such a horrific outcome, Jamal Khashoggi's friend tells WION

The United States and South Korea will begin small-scale military drills on Monday that were delayed during talks with North Korea, days after Pyongyang threatened to restart work on its nuclear programme if international pressure does not ease.

US, South Korea set delayed military drills; North Korea urges end to pressure

United States President Donald Trump on Friday stated that the sanctions which will be imposed on November 5 will hit Iran in a big way. While speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump described the sanctions as "toughest-ever" punitive measures for a "corrupt regime" in Tehran, news agency PTI reported.

Trump calls November 5 sanctions 'very serious', says 'Iran is taking very big hit'

Former US President Barack Obama warned on Friday against rhetoric he said was meant to sow fear as he campaigned in support of Democratic candidates while President Donald Trump hammered a hardline anti-immigration message to energize Republicans.

US midterm polls 2018: Obama warns against fear, Trump touts economy on campaign trail

Sexual harassment offences against women by people in positions of power like government officials and the police in North Korea are normal and part of a women's daily routine.

Sexual abuse part of daily routine in North Korea: Report

Khashoggi murder outcry threatens US-Saudi ties, Saudi prince says The outcry in the United States demonising Saudi Arabia over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul threatens US-Saudi strategic ties, the former Saudi intelligence minister warned on Wednesday.

The outcry in the United States demonising Saudi Arabia over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul threatens US-Saudi strategic ties, the former Saudi intelligence minister warned on Wednesday.

Khashoggi murder outcry threatens US-Saudi ties, Saudi prince says

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday rejected criticism that deploying thousands of troops to the border with Mexico was a political stunt. "The support that we provide to the secretary for homeland security is practical support based on the request from the commissioner of customs and border police, so we don't do stunts in this department," Mattis said after a meeting with his South Korean counterpart at the Pentagon.

Mattis rejects criticism of sending US troops to border

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the United States was engaged in a "multi-pronged effort ... to convince China to behave like a normal nation on commerce" and respect international law after Washington indicted 10 Chinese nationals for stealing aviation secrets.

Pompeo says US trying to convince China 'to behave like a normal nation'

About 2,000 migrants set off on foot from El Salvador's capital on Wednesday, the latest of several groups of Central Americans heading to the United States, even as US President Donald Trump increased pressure to halt their flow.

New migrant caravan departs El Salvador for US

The US midterm elections are just a week away as a deeply divided nation anxiously watches whether the Republicans will maintain their majority in the Congress, or if the Democrats will pull off a surprise retake of the House or the Senate.

What is at stake in the US midterm elections?

By Rasheed Alameer I was amongst those who were in denial about the possible murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul earlier this month.

Continuing Jamal Khashoggi’s fight for free expression in the Arab world

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that the United States was isolated among its traditional allies in its confrontation with Iran, and that even Europe was siding with Tehran against the reimposition of US sanctions.

US isolated among its traditional allies in its confrontation with Iran: Hassan Rouhani

American lawmakers recently created the International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) to finance infrastructure projects in low-income countries. The IDFC’s primary aim is to counter China’s growing influence, and it signals a dramatic new chapter in the fragile relationship between the US and China.

US sparks new development race with China – but can it win?

President Donald Trump has stepped up his drive to fill courts across the United States with conservative judges in an effort to woo voters on the right ahead of the midterm congressional elections.

With eye on vote, Trump stacks US courts with conservatives

The United Nations has wrapped its seventy-three years of existence with more challenges to face in the coming decade. Since 1991, when the US launched its moment of unilateralism, the UN is facing a serious legitimacy and credibility crisis.

Bigger challenges lie ahead as UN completes 73 years

For the better part of five years, the Indian economy has had it good with international energy prices being comparatively low, the global economy in shades of recovery and the geopolitics affecting energy being mostly stable.

Negotiating the fault lines

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US presses China to halt militarization of South China Sea

Trump says he did not discuss Russia probe with acting attorney general

US imposes new sanctions on Russia for Crimea, investments

News brief: Big stories of the day

Trump says no meeting with Putin set during Paris visit, hopes to meet North Korea's Kim 'early next year'

The knowns and unknowns of US Iran oil sanction waivers

Kamala Harris: America's only Indian-American Senator bolsters Democrats' midterm prospects, eyes 2020 ticket

He never imagined such a horrific outcome, Jamal Khashoggi's friend tells WION

US, South Korea set delayed military drills; North Korea urges end to pressure

Trump calls November 5 sanctions 'very serious', says 'Iran is taking very big hit'

US midterm polls 2018: Obama warns against fear, Trump touts economy on campaign trail

Sexual abuse part of daily routine in North Korea: Report

News brief: Big stories of the day

Khashoggi murder outcry threatens US-Saudi ties, Saudi prince says

Mattis rejects criticism of sending US troops to border

Pompeo says US trying to convince China 'to behave like a normal nation'

New migrant caravan departs El Salvador for US

What is at stake in the US midterm elections?

Continuing Jamal Khashoggi’s fight for free expression in the Arab world

US isolated among its traditional allies in its confrontation with Iran: Hassan Rouhani

US sparks new development race with China – but can it win?

With eye on vote, Trump stacks US courts with conservatives

Bigger challenges lie ahead as UN completes 73 years

Negotiating the fault lines