U.S.

  1. Trump to block U.S. downloads of TikTok, WeChat on Sunday 

    The U.S. Commerce Department plans to issue an order Friday that will bar people in the United States from downloading Chinese-owned messaging app WeChat and video-sharing app TikTok starting on September 20, three officials told Reuters.

    Region:
    USA
    Category:
    Politics
    Author/s:
    By Reuters
    Trump to block U.S. downloads of TikTok, WeChat on Sunday 
  2. U.S. health secretary, President Tsai hold historic meeting

    Azar said the U.S. has expressed its admiration for Taiwan's democratic success in tangible ways, such as signing legislation to strengthen the bilateral partnership and opening a new office for the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) in 2018.

    Region:
    Asia
    Category:
    Politics
    Author/s:
    By Focus Taiwan
    U.S. health secretary, President Tsai hold historic meeting
  3. Russia, US suspends nuclear treaty

    Russia has suspended its involvement in the Cold War-era Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) following a similar decision by the US.

    Region:
    World
    Category:
    Politics
    Both the U.S. and Russia have suspended a crucial nuclear weapons ban