Etiket: Washington
Semiconductors | Washington puts billions back on the table to support Samsung production
(Washington) Determined to reduce its dependence on advanced semiconductors, the United States announced Monday that it had granted up to $6.4 billion in subsidies to the South Korean giant Samsung…
Washington wants neither “escalation” nor “war” with Iran
(Washington) The United States does not want an “escalation” and an “extended war with Iran”, insisted Sunday the spokesperson for the National Security Council of the White House, the day…
Gulf of Aden | Washington says it shot down 11 Houthi rebel drones
(Dubai) The US military announced early Thursday that it had shot down 11 drones of the Yemeni Houthi rebels the day before who had earlier claimed responsibility for a series…
Israel and Hamas at war, day 186 | An offensive on Rafah not “imminent”, according to Washington
Deadly Israeli bombings hit the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, where Israel maintains its plan for a ground offensive on the crowded city of Rafah to defeat Hamas, while the mediating…
Cameron meets Trump in Florida ahead of Washington visit
(Washington) The head of British diplomacy David Cameron was to meet former US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, before a two-day official visit to Washington, London said. Posted…
Washington calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire proposal
(Washington) The United States said Monday that mediators had presented Hamas with a ceasefire proposal and considered that it was up to the Palestinian movement to accept it, after six…
The Press in Washington | Shooting on 7th Street
Every Sunday, our correspondent in Washington tells us a slice of life in American society. Published at 1:24 a.m. Updated at 5:00 a.m. (Washington) My bags left, I started to…
Washington considers tax on sending rockets into space
The number of rocket launches has exploded in recent years in the United States. There were 117 in 2023 alone, compared to only 15 ten years earlier. Article written by…
Israel is doing what Washington asked for on aid to Gaza, says Joe Biden
Israel is carrying out the measures requested by the United States regarding the increase in the delivery of aid to Gaza, Joe Biden said on Friday April 5, the day…
War with Hamas: Pressured by Washington, Israel authorizes “temporary” delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza
Israel announced on Friday that it was authorizing the “temporary” delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, besieged and threatened by famine, via the port of Ashdod and the…
Thursday in the NHL | Penguins victorious in Washington
Read the reports from Thursday’s games in the NHL. Updated at 12:33 a.m. Consult the meeting summaries Penguins win 4-1 against Capitals Ryan Shea scored his first NHL goal and…
Republicans want to name a Washington airport Donald Trump
Given a day, this could have been taken as a joke. And yet… Tuesday, April 2, a Republican representative in Congress, Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania, announced in a press release…
Russia still accuses Ukraine, Washington denounces “absurd propaganda”
kyiv and its allies deny any involvement in the attack which left 143 dead in Moscow on Friday evening. Published on 03/28/2024 6:01 p.m. Reading time: 1 min The Crocus…
Washington shoots down four Houthi drones in the Red Sea
(Washington) The US military announced Wednesday that it had shot down four drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting a US warship in the Red Sea. Posted at 10:53 p.m.…
Washington Capitals | Ethan Bear signs up for NHL assistance program
(Toronto) Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear signed up for the National Hockey League and Players’ Association assistance program on Wednesday. Posted at 8:05 p.m. Bear will therefore be sidelined for…
Israel again ready to discuss Rafah with Washington
The Israeli Prime Minister’s office “has indicated that they would like to find a new date to organize the meeting devoted to Rafah”, two days after violently canceling discussions planned…
Israel and Hamas at war, day 172 | Washington will continue to parachute humanitarian aid despite Hamas’ request
The United States announced Tuesday that it would continue to parachute humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, despite Hamas’s call to cease these operations after the deaths of 18 Palestinians,…
Aid for Palestinian refugees | Washington implored Ottawa not to abandon UNRWA, says Hussen
(Ottawa) The United States ambassador to the United Nations implored Canada last month to continue funding the UN agency that helps the Palestinians, says International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. Posted…
Washington will spend 6 billion to reduce polluting emissions from factories
The administration of US President Joe Biden on Monday announced US$6 billion in funding for projects aimed at reducing emissions from the industrial sector. This is the largest investment the…
Israel-Hamas war: Washington submits draft resolution to the UN for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The United States has for the first time announced a draft resolution at the UN calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in the famine-hit Gaza Strip, where dozens of Palestinians have…