Warning that the Chinese “aggressive posture” globally is hurting US interests, an influential US senator has sought redefining of the bilateral relationship, particularly in the area of trade.

Over a year after Sri Lanka won the war against LTTE, the US still suspects that the international financial support network of the Tamil Tigers remains largely intact.
However, the State Department, noted that the network likely suffered a serious blow with the arrest of Kumaran Padmanathan, who is alleged to have controlled the arms network of the now vanquished terror outfit.

Home alone, US President Barack Obama turned 49 on Wednesday. First lady Michelle Obama has taken their youngest daughter, Sasha, to Spain.

US President Barack Obama, who sees Mahatma Gandhi as an inspiration, has asked young African leaders to follow the legendary Indian icon to bring the changes they want in their continent.

India, which has now emerged as a global player will take some time to adjust to its new role, a US official has said.

The US has announced additional aid for flood relief work in Pakistan and launched a campaign, through short message service (SMS), asking its citizens to donate generously for this humanitarian cause as US President Barack Obama believes US’ commitment to Islamabad is far beyond fighting extremism.

The Obama administration wants Israel and Palestine to start direct negotiations as soon as possible and hopes that their leaders would soon take a decision in this regard.

The war against terrorism in Afghanistan is an ongoing struggle and at this point of time cannot be defined in terms of winning or losing, an Obama administration official has said.

The US has said that Iran is not serious in having dialogue with the international community on nuclear issue, a day after Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he was willing to have a face-to-face meeting with US President Barack Obama on this issue.

The US on Wednesday dismissed Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari’s view that US-backed coalition forces are losing the war in Afghanistan, saying actions taken in the last several months were keeping in mind the hearts and minds of the Afghan people.