insert_link World US Treasury Secretary to China amid continued tensions US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in China just days after President Joseph Biden spoke to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Her five-day visit comes as the two countries try to maintain stable relations amid mounting challenges. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today5 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S and Israel talks over Gaza offensive The United States and Israel held a virtual meeting to discuss the alternatives to a military invasion of the Gazan city of Rafah. Israeli forces have for weeks been planning to push into the southern tip of the besieged strip, where more than a million displaced Palestinians are gathered. Benji Hyer reports. today2 April, 2024
insert_link World Japan and US to upgrade military pact The US and Japan are expected to announce a major security pact update when leaders from the two countries meet in Washington next month, according to the Financial Times. Reports expect it to be the biggest security upgrade in 60 years as both countries look to counter China’s military positioning in the region. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. today25 March, 2024
insert_link World South Korea and US hold conflict river crossing drills South Korea and the US are conducting a joint river crossing exercise to improve their cooperation when infrastructure becomes damaged during conflict. The annual 14 day drills come as North Korea launched at least three ballistic missiles on Monday. Chris Gilbert reports. today20 March, 2024
insert_link World US finalizes new ceasefire resolution at the UN A new ceasefire resolution might be voted on at the Security Council. The United States has finalised the draft which calls for international efforts to broker an immediate ceasefire as part of a hostage release deal. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. today18 March, 2024
insert_link World Artists boycott South by Southwest over Gaza A group of artists who were scheduled to perform at South by Southwest festival in the US state of Texas say they are boycotting it in solidarity with Palestine. The musicians are refusing to perform in protest of the festival's inclusion of defence industry contractors and a US Army sponsorship. Sally Patterson reports from Austin, Texas. today11 March, 2024
insert_link World US military says army ship enroute to build temporary Gaza port An army vessel is en route to the coast of Gaza laden with materials for the construction of a temporary pier, according to the US military. As our US correspondent Jagruti Dave explains, it's part of the Biden administration's plan to use sea routes to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. today11 March, 2024
insert_link World Harris and Gantz due to discuss Gaza ceasefire in Washington The Vice President of the United States is due to meet with a member of Israel's war cabinet in Washington to discuss how to get humanitarian aid into Gaza. Kamala Harris and Benny Gantz are also expected to talk about the need for a temporary ceasefire. According to Gantz's office he will also meet US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. today4 March, 2024
insert_link World Odysseus lander to be ‘put to sleep’ The team behind the Odysseus spacecraft says their mission has 'changed the economics of landing on the moon'. Speaking on Wednesday, representatives of Intuitive Machines said the lander will be "put to sleep" before being powered up again in the next two to three weeks. Last week it became the first privately developed spacecraft to soft land on the lunar surface. Sally Patterson has more. today29 February, 2024
