Politics Aug 02 U.S. approves massive arms sale to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates to counter Iran The Biden administration has approved two massive arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to help them defend against Iran.
Politics Aug 01 CIA drone strike kills al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Afghanistan White House officials declined to confirm al-Zawahri was killed but noted in a statement that the United States conducted a "successful" counterterrorism operation against a significant al-Qaida target.
Politics Jul 29 Blinken, Russian top diplomat speak about Griner, Whelan Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he has spoken to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and urged Moscow to accept a U.S. proposal to release WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American detainee, Paul Whelan.
World Jul 27 U.S. offers Russia deal to bring jailed Americans Griner, Whelan home The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American Paul Whelan.
Politics Jul 27 WATCH: Secretary of State Blinken says U.S. has offered Russia a deal to return jailed Americans Griner, Whelan The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February.
Politics Jul 10 Blinken says Southeast Asian nations have ‘obligation’ to hold Myanmar accountable As Blinken lamented the lack of any progress in Myanmar he also moved to strengthen U.S. ties with key regional ally Thailand. It's part of efforts to counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific.
Politics Jul 09 U.S. advises China its support for Russia complicates relations In five hours of talks in their first-to-face meeting since October, Blinken said he expressed deep concern about China’s stance on Russia’s actions in Ukraine and did not believe Beijing’s protestations that it is neutral in the conflict.
World Jul 04 Al Jazeera broadcaster killed in West Bank was shot from Israeli military positions, U.S. officials say U.S. officials say they have concluded that gunfire from Israeli positions likely killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh but that there was "no reason to believe" her shooting was intentional.
Politics Jun 09 Biden administration moves to bolster Palestinian ties Washington is reversing a Trump administration policy on U.S.-Palestinian relations, a move that comes before a possible visit by President Joe Biden to Israel.
Nation Jun 04 U.S. intelligence agencies review what they got wrong on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Ultimately, U.S. intelligence agencies underestimated Zelenskyy and Ukraine while overestimating Russia and its president, even as they accurately predicted Vladimir Putin would order an invasion.