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Türkiye working to increase co-operation with US

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, who is on a US tour, said a meeting at the level of presidents could take place this year.

US holds first public hearing on UFOs in 50 years

Pentagon is committed to determining the origins of what it calls "unidentified aerial phenomena" or UFOs, senior intelligence officials tell lawmakers, but acknowledge many remain beyond the government's ability to explain.

US 'lifts some sanctions' on Venezuela to spur political talks

Biden administration authorises US oil company Chevron to open talks with Maduro's government, temporarily lifting a ban on such discussions, senior administration officials say.

US eases economic sanctions on Venezuela to bolster political talks

After a political stalemate of three years that has seen economic and social conditions in Venezuela deteriorate, Washington wants to encourage President Nicolas Maduro to negotiate with his opponents.

Several killed in ‘racially motivated’ shooting at New York supermarket

US officials say at least 10 people killed, and three injured after a shooter attacked a grocery store in New York’s city of Buffalo.

Thousands demonstrate across US against scrapping abortion rights

Protesters demanded to keep abortion rights after US Supreme Court’s opinion draft leaked to the media that would overturn the landmark Roe v Wade ruling, which supports abortion rights.

Live blog: Russian diplomats in US are threatened — Envoy

Fierce fighting between Russian and Ukrainian troops continues along the long front in the Donbass as Ukrainian fighters under siege in a Mariupol plant plead for help in the conflict that enters its 80th day.

US 'very positive' on Türkiye's F-16 bid — Turkish official

Head of Turkish governing party's foreign affairs delegation Ala noted political, economic and defence issues with American counterparts were handled in positive atmosphere, especially after Türkiye’s constructive role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

US ‘continuing to work’ with Türkiye over Sweden, Finland NATO memberships

Biden administration said Washington is working with Ankara over the expansion of NATO and noted that there is “broad support” from other members to include Finland and Sweden in the alliance.

Biden reportedly presses Congress to approve F-16 sale to Türkiye

Biden administration asks US Congress to authorise F-16 fighter jet sale to Türkiye which would pave the way to repair ties between both countries.

US, China clash at UNSC over North Korea's nuclear tests

US asks China to put more pressure on North Korea as Pyongyang intensifies its nuclear tests while Beijing says sanctions are not constructive.

Military analysis: No easy way out for Russia in Ukraine

While the Ukrainian defence has disrupted Moscow’s plans, it does not guarantee a return to the status quo ante.