Josh Earnest

Russia no longer a superpower: US

Russia is no longer a superpower as its deteriorating economy is ranked "somewhere behind Spain", the White House today said and stressed that Moscow's influence is limited compared to the erstwhile Soviet Union.

Oct 30, 2015, 01:31 AM IST

Expect India to play constructive role in climate talks: White House

Ahead of the Modi-Obama talks in New York next week, the White House has said that it expects India to play a constructive role in the climate talks in Paris later this year.

Sep 24, 2015, 10:10 AM IST

US considers 'proportionate' response to Sony hacking attack

The United States said on Thursday a cyber attack on Sony Pictures blamed on North Korea was a serious national security matter and the Obama administration was considering a proportional response.

Dec 19, 2014, 02:28 AM IST