Politics Jan 13 WATCH: U.S. joins UK in decrying planned execution in Iran The United States echoed Great Britain in calling for a halt to the execution of Ali Reza Akbari, a British-Iranian dual national and former senior defense official in Iran.
World Dec 22 Russian mercenary group bought arms from North Korea, says White House The White House said Thursday that the Wagner Group, a private Russian military company, has taken delivery of an arms shipment from North Korea to help bolster its forces as it fights side-by-side with Russian troops in Ukraine.
Politics Dec 19 WATCH: Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso meets with Biden at the White House President Joe Biden says the U.S. is looking to expand and strengthen its relationship with Ecuador, one of its staunchest allies in South America and a country that's also getting plenty of attention from China.
Politics Dec 15 WATCH: Biden speaks after working with African leaders during summit Biden said he will soon make a visit to sub-Saharan Africa, announcing bare details of his travel plans as he wrapped up the summit stressing that he’s serious about increasing U.S. attention on the growing continent.
Politics Dec 15 WATCH: Biden promises visit to sub-Saharan Africa soon President Joe Biden on Thursday said he will soon make a visit to sub-Saharan Africa, announcing bare details of his travels plans as he wrapped up the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.
World Dec 14 WATCH: Biden tells African leaders the U.S. is ‘all in’ on the continent On Wednesday he described billions in promised government funding and private business investment to help the growing continent in health, infrastructure, business and technology.
Politics Dec 13 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit opens with focus on youth, security Harris has opened the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington by spotlighting Africa's youthful population. She's making the case that the continent's demographics will inevitably lead it to become a key global player in the decades to come.
Politics Dec 11 Biden aims to narrow trust gap between U.S. and African leaders at summit President Joe Biden is set to play host to dozens of African leaders in Washington this week as the White House looks to narrow a gaping trust gap with Africa — one that has grown wider over years of frustration about…
Politics Dec 09 Biden wants African Union to be added to the Group of 20 nations President Joe Biden plans to announce at next week's U.S.-Africa summit that his administration supports adding the African Union as a permanent member of the Group of 20 nations.
Nation Dec 09 Biden administration accuses Russia and Iran of moving toward a full defense ‘partnership’ The Biden administration is accusing Russia of moving to provide advanced military assistance to Iran, including air defense systems, helicopters and fighter jets.