Cyber War
US to probe tech firms on competition, ‘stifling’ free speech
The US Justice Department said Wednesday it would probe social media giants over concerns over competition and "stifling the free exchange of ideas."
Chip Tech
US to press for semiconductor relief at EU tech meeting
US President Joe Biden will use this week's inaugural technology ministerial with the European Union to push for solutions to the nagging semiconductor supply issue that has hit the American economy, officials said Monday.
Iraq Wars
US to hand over 3,500-year-old ‘Gilgamesh’ tablet to Iraq
The United States will formally return an illegally imported 3,500-year-old tablet recounting the epic of Gilgamesh to Iraq this week, the United Nations' cultural body UNESCO announced Monday.
Nukewars
US to modernize nuclear arsenal: report
The US government plans to undertake the costliest modernization of its nuclear arsenal in history, even though the military as a whole is facing stiff spending cuts, The Washington Post reported late Saturday.
Del.icio.us
US to host UN summit on nuclear proliferation
The United States on September 24 will host a summit of UN Security Council member states on nuclear non-proliferation, the White House confirmed on Thursday.
Energy News
US to limit emissions at new power plants
The US Environmental Protection Agency proposed Friday to limit carbon dioxide emissions from new power plants, in a bid to implement President Barack Obama's plan to fight climate change.
Nukewars
US to hold new nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva
American and Iranian officials will resume negotiations in Geneva on Thursday as they seek to hammer out a full nuclear deal ahead of a November deadline, US officials said.
Robo Space
US to host global AI safety summit in San Francisco
US officials on Wednesday announced plans for a global AI safety summit in November, as authorities strive to keep pace with rapidly developing technology.
Aerospace
US to give Philippines military planes: govt
The United States is giving the Philippines two used military aircraft, the coast guard said Wednesday, to help Manila expand sea patrols in the face of territorial disputes with China.
The Stans
US to blacklist Haqqani militants despite Pakistan fears
The United States moved Friday to blacklist the Pakistan-linked Haqqani network as a terrorist group, blamed for bloody attacks in Afghanistan, despite concerns about straining ties with Islamabad.
Legacy Reports
US to de-list NKorea ‘immediately’ if accepts nuke verification: Hill
The United States will take North Korea off its terror list "immediately" if it can agree a way to verify its nuclear facilities, top envoy Christopher Hill said Saturday.
Froth And Bubble
US to crack down on potent class of greenhouse gases
President Joe Biden's administration will announce a new rule Thursday drastically cutting the use of a group of powerful greenhouse gases commonly found in refrigerators and air conditioners, officials said.
Legacy Reports
US to boost military presence in Afghanistan by 1,800
The US military presence in Afghanistan will grow by a maximum of 1,800 troops by the end of January, AFP has calculated, based on figures provided by the Pentagon Monday.
Del.icio.us
US to confront Iran over nuclear weapons claims
The US will confront Iran with accusations it is developing nuclear weapons in crunch talks next month between Tehran and six world powers which are set to be held in Turkey, officials said Tuesday.
Superpowers
US to cut military aid for Europe: official
The United States is to end long-running military assistance for European countries close to Russia, as it pushes the continent to play a greater role in its own defence, an official in one of the countries confirmed on Friday.
Legacy Reports
US to build military base on Iraq-Iran border
The US military said on Monday that it is to build a base on Iraq's border with Iran to stem what it charges is rampant smuggling of weapons and fighters.