World Sep 28 Top Pakistan diplomat recommends cooperation with Taliban Pakistan's foreign minister is recommending cooperation with the Taliban even though many U.S. officials say Afghanistan's ruling faction have proved unworthy of it.
World Sep 24 West works to deepen Russia sanctions after Putin escalates threats to Ukraine How do American leaders and their allies intend to respond if President Vladimir Putin seeks to escalate his way out of a bad situation on Ukraine’s battlefields, and makes good on renewed threats of annexing territory or even using nuclear weapons?…
Politics Sep 13 WATCH: State Department says Russia spent $300 million to covertly influence world politics Russia has covertly spent more than $300 million since 2014 to try to influence politicians and other officials in more than two dozen countries, the State Department alleges in a newly released cable.
Politics Sep 13 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder speaks on Ukraine counteroffensive Pentagon officials are being careful not to declare a premature victory after a Ukrainian offensive forced Russian troops into a messy retreat in the north.
World Aug 08 WATCH: U.S. pledges largest Ukraine arms delivery yet with $1 billion more in rockets and other weapons The U.S. pledge of a massive new shipment of arms comes as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and equipment in the direction of the southern port cities to stave off a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
World Aug 05 China cuts off vital U.S. contacts over Pelosi Taiwan visit China says it is cutting off dialogue with the U.S. on a range of vital issues from climate change to military relations and anti-narcotics efforts in retaliation for a visit this week to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Politics Aug 03 WATCH: Senate overwhelmingly backs Finland, Sweden for NATO Lawmakers call Wednesday's 95-1 vote to expand the Western defensive bloc a “slam-dunk” for U.S. national security and a day of reckoning for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Politics Jul 24 Analysis: Biden’s global promises hindered by political obstacles at home Domestic politics have routinely been a roadblock when it comes to taking action on climate change, taxes and pandemic relief, undermining hopes that Biden could swiftly restore the U.S. to its unquestioned role as a global leader.
Politics Jul 20 WATCH: Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska says her country’s ‘world is broken’ in address to Congress Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska will address Congress Wednesday amid the country's ongoing defense against Russia's invasion.
Politics Jul 19 Senate panel approves NATO expansion, rushing to full Senate vote Tuesday's vote came as lawmakers aim for quick Senate passage and a show of congressional support for expansion of the U.S. and European defense alliance.