Politics Dec 08 WATCH: Biden lauds Brittney Griner’s release from Russia as part of prisoner swap Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Paul Whelan, an American jailed for nearly four years, remains in Russia.
World Dec 05 U.S., EU agree to intensify talks over ‘green subsidies’ dispute The United States and European Union have agreed to intensify talks to resolve EU concerns over major subsidies for American companies contained in a U.S. clean energy law.
World Dec 04 Blinken vows U.S. support for Israel despite unease over new government Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday the U.S. will not shrink from its unwavering support for Israel despite stark differences with Prime Minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu and concerns the Biden administration may have about potential members of his incoming right-wing…
World Nov 28 U.S. says Russia abruptly postponed resumption of arms control talks The Biden administration says Russia has abruptly postponed the scheduled resumption of arms control talks this week.
Politics Nov 18 WATCH: State Department holds briefing as U.S. shields Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi killing National Security Council spokesman John Kirby insisted Friday that the administration’s declaration of immunity for Saudi Arabia’s crown prince was purely a “legal determination” that “has absolutely nothing to do with the merits of the case itself.”…
Politics Nov 10 WATCH: Pentagon says U.S. sending Ukraine $400 million more in military aid The U.S. is expected to send $400 million more in military aid to Ukraine, several U.S. officials said Thursday, amid concerns that financial assistance for the war against Russia could decline a bit if Republicans take control of Congress.
Politics Nov 08 WATCH: State Department says U.S., Russia are set to talk on resuming nuclear arms inspections The United States and Russia will soon hold talks on resuming suspended nuclear arms control inspections that had been put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic and languished after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
World Nov 04 Top G-7 diplomats back Ukraine support, express suspicion of China Top diplomats from the world's major industrialized democracies have rallied support for Ukraine in its resistance to Russia's invasion. They expressed "unwavering commitment" for Ukraine's defense and were suspicious of China's increasing assertiveness.
Politics Sep 30 U.S. hits Russia with new sanctions as tensions over Ukraine soar U.S. officials said Friday they would support any effort by Ukraine to retake the annexed territories by force, setting the stage for further hostilities.
Politics Sep 29 WATCH: Biden vows U.S. commitment to Pacific Islands at summit The president addressed the leaders who gathered in Washington for a summit as the White House looks to improve relations in the Pacific amid growing U.S. concern about China’s growing military and economic influence.