Tag: the United States

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama's president balks at the suggestion

PHOENIX (AP) — Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the United...

US wants South Korea crisis resolved in accordance with law

By David Brunnstrom, Trevor Hunnicutt and Ismail ShakilWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States said on Tuesday it was watching events in ally South Korea...

Turkey scales down $23 billion F-16 jet deal with US, minister says

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey has reduced its planned $23 billion acquisition of an F-16 fighter jet package from the United States, scrapping the...

US approves $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan including Ukraine tested missile system

By Mike Stone and Ben BlanchardWASHINGTON/TAIPEI (Reuters) -The United States has approved a potential $2 billion arms sale package to Taiwan, the Pentagon...

U.S. lifts import ban on Malaysian glove maker Brightway

KUALA LUMPUR - The United States has lifted a ban on Malaysian glove maker Brightway Group, allowing the firm to resume sales of...

Exclusive-US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise, tests wartime deployment

By Karen Lema and Poppy McPhersonMANILA (Reuters) - The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in...