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France will provide defensive equipment to Ukraine
European Union leaders have considered what some call the "nuclear option" of removing Russia from SWIFT, a high-security network that connects thousands of financial institutions around the world, following the invasion of Ukraine.US…
Ukrainian president proposes meeting with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday he wanted to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a solution to the crisis that has seen thousands of Russian troops deployed along Ukraine's borders.
"I don't know…
Biden must respond to Putin’s provocations against Ukraine
This week, US President Joe Biden faces the first major test of his administration's global authority. America's credibility as an ally is at stake, as is Biden's ability to shape a shared NATO approach with Russia and to support…
North Korea claims second successful test of “hypersonic” missile
Published on: 06/01/2022 - 11:18
North Korea fired a "hypersonic missile" this week that managed to hit a target,…
Biden says telecoms deal avoids flight disruptions
AT&T and Verizon have agreed to delay the launch of a new 5G service tranche for two weeks after airlines and the national aviation regulator complained about potential interference with systems on board planes.President Joe Biden said…
In the shadow of the Covid, the challenges of China and Afghanistan
After nearly two years of disruption caused by Covid-19, the world is looking at life beyond the pandemic. A look at six harsh realities India faced on the diplomatic front in 2021, and six challenges and opportunities ahead in 2022.…
Amid military atrocities, Burmese public calls for gas sanctions
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - The young woman in Myanmar decided to speak out when she realized that the money for the company she loved was now in the hands of the military…
Biden orders US to stop funding new carbon-intensive projects abroad
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on infrastructure at the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, December 8, 2021. REUTERS / Jonathan Ernst / File PhotoRegister now for FREE and unlimited…
Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi murder suspect arrested in France
A SUSPECT OF THE assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been arrested in France, said a French judicial official.
The official said the suspect was being held on Tuesday on the basis of…
Biden announces measures to combat spread of variants as new cases are detected in several states
US President Joe Biden announced a winter campaign against Covid-19 on Thursday, with new testing requirements for travelers and increased vaccination…
Diplomatic clash between Australia and France highlights implications of AUKUS militarist pact
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's participation in recent G20 and COP26 summits in Europe has been dominated by an escalation of the war of words with French officials, which threatened a major diplomatic split.The immediate cause…
Biden’s sweeping shift in nuclear weapons policy favors China
Many expect the Biden administration to announce a sweeping policy regarding the use of nuclear weapons soon. The policy, which would replace that adopted in the 1940s, is expected to be part of the review of the administration's nuclear…
US CDC Director Supports COVID-19 Vaccine For Children Aged 5-11
Nov. 2 (Reuters) - The director of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday supported widespread use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine (PFE.N) and BioNTech in children ages 5 to 11 years old, paving the way…
Former officials ask AUKUS submarines to use low enriched uranium – Breaking Defense Breaking…
President Joe Biden appears with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (L) and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (R) to announce the new AUKUS deal. (Win McNamee / Getty Images)
WASHINGTON: In a new letter, a group of former US…
Blinken arrives in France on mission to mend ties after nuclear deal breaks :: WRAL.com
By Kylie Atwood and Nicole Gaouette, CNNCNN - Secretary of State Tony Blinken on Monday launches a delicate reparations mission with France, the first senior US official to visit…
North Korea fires ‘projectile’, insists on right to weapons tests
Published on: 09/28/2021 - 02:56
Seoul (AFP)
Nuclear-weapon North Korea fired an "unidentified projectile" into the sea on Tuesday, the…
US security adviser visits Saudi Arabia first under Biden
Published on: 09/27/2021 - 18:08Amended: 09/27/2021 - 6:06 PM
Washington (AFP)
US President Joe Biden's national security adviser will…
Unusual UN meeting ends without Taliban and Myanmar speeches
THE UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations General Assembly in New York City ends on Monday but without speeches from those in power in Afghanistan and Myanmar, one of the many quirks of this…
The Australian sub-agreement is “brilliant”, the partnership with the French navy…
WASHINGTON - The US Navy Chief of Naval Operations has pledged to assist Australia with its recently announced nuclear-powered submarine program and has also pledged to operate transparently alongside the French Navy, after the recent…
United States Authorizes Pfizer Covid Recall for Elderly, High-Risk People
Published on: 09/23/2021 - 02:10Amended: 09/23/2021 - 02:08
Washington (AFP)
The United States on Wednesday cleared the use of boosters…
Boris Johnson rejects French anger over Aukus defense pact
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Boris Johnson rejected French anger over a new Australia / UK / US defense pact, telling President Emmanuel Macron to ""take a…
International and domestic crises offer Biden a week of testing | Politics
President Joe Biden speaks Tuesday to world leaders who are more or less angry with a pact on US-Australian nuclear submarines, upset by the killing of Afghan civilians by a US drone or mad about rules that will soon be coming. change…
Breathtaking Afternoon: The Setbacks of Imperil Biden’s Reset | New policies
By JONATHAN LEMIRE and ZEKE MILLER, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - It was an hour President Joe Biden would no doubt like to forget.On Friday, the Pentagon admitted that a drone strike in Afghanistan killed 10 civilians, including seven…
Biden and Washington are fixated on China and France got in the way
The Biden administration justifies the US policy on infrastructure, the economy and even public services by the need to strengthen the country to better compete with China. American foreign policy is increasingly organized as an attempt…
Biden orders documents relating to 9/11 attacks declassified
Published on: 04/09/2021 - 4:41 PM
President Joe Biden on Friday ordered the declassification of certain documents…
Britain to call for sanctions on Taliban at G7 meeting – sources
LONDON, Aug. 22 (Reuters) - The UK plans to push world leaders to consider further sanctions against the Taliban when the G7 advanced economies group meets on Tuesday to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan, sources told Reuters.British Prime…
US slams Iranian nuclear work amid talks pause
Published on: 08/17/2021 - 01:52Amended: 08/17/2021 - 01:51
Washington (AFP)
The United States on Monday expressed concern over Iranian…
Taliban will not have access to Afghan reserves held in US (official)
Published on: 08/16/2021 - 16:54Amended: 08/16/2021 - 16:52
Washington (AFP)
The Taliban will be denied access to any Afghan reserve…
APEX urges US to lift entry requirements for Europeans
The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) wrote a letter to US President Joe Biden urging the United States of America to open its doors to European citizens.
The act follows Biden's decision to keep travel restrictions in place…
Covid returns to Wuhan in China as global Delta variant woes escalate
Published on: 08/03/2021 - 08:30Amended: 08/03/2021 - 08:29
Beijing (AFP)
Authorities in Wuhan in China said on Tuesday they would…
Covid, payday loans, student debt
The headquarters of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Washington, DCJHVEPhoto | iStock Editorial | Getty Imagesthe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is expected to become a more aggressive consumer watchdog under the Biden…