US committed to defend press freedom: Peter Haas

US Ambassador Peter Haas has reiterated his government's commitment to defend press freedom and the right of journalists and media outlets to exercise their right to freedom of expression, the SampadakParishad said in a press statement. In reply to a letter by MahfuzAnam, president of the SampadakParishad, seeking clarification of the

Zelensky Promises everything to defend Soledar from Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed that Ukrainian forces defending Bakhmut and Soledar in the east will be armed with everything they need to keep Russian troops at bay in some of the bloodiest battles of the war. Kyiv said its troops were fighting to retain control of the now-battered industrial towns

US would defend Taiwan against Chinese invasion

President Joe Biden says U.S. forces would defend Taiwan if China tries to invade the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing as part of its territory, adding to displays of official American support for the island democracy. Biden said “yes” when asked during an interview broadcast Sunday on CBS News's “60 Minutes”