Politics

Russia says Moscow is ready to accept wartime grain deal extension

By Jamey Keaten, Karl Ritter, Associated Press

A Russian delegation at talks with senior U.N. officials says Moscow is ready to accept an extension to a grain export deal that has helped bring down global food prices amid the war with Ukraine.

Biden administration allows Ukrainians who fled war to stay in U.S.

By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

The Biden administration is allowing thousands of Ukrainians who fled their homeland when Russia invaded a year ago to stay in the United States longer.

Autopsy report says ‘Cop City’ protester had hands raised when killed

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

A slain protester's family says an environmental activist in Georgia was sitting cross-legged with their hands in the air when they were fatally shot by a state trooper.

President Xi Jinping wants China to play bigger global role after Saudi-Iran deal

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

President Xi Jinping is calling for China to play a bigger role in managing global affairs after Beijing scored a diplomatic coup by hosting talks that produced an agreement by Saudi Arabia and Iran to reopen diplomatic relations.

What is the controversy behind the Alaska Willow oil project?

By Becky Bohrer, Matthew Brown, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Supporters say a major oil project President Joe Biden is approving on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope represents an economic lifeline for Indigenous communities while environmentalists say it runs counter to his climate goals.

What to know about the Silicon Valley Bank collapse

By Christopher Rugaber, Ken Sweet, Associated Press

Two large banks that cater to the tech industry have collapsed after a bank run, government agencies are taking emergency measures to backstop the financial system, and President Joe Biden is reassuring Americans that the money they have in banks…

UK Prime Minister Sunak pledges boost to defense spending in response to Russia and China

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to increase U.K. military funding by 5 billion pounds ($6 billion) over the next two years in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the challenge posed by China.

WATCH: Biden announces nuclear-powered submarines for Australia amid growing concern around China

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

President Joe Biden and the leaders of Australia and the United Kingdom on Monday announced that Australia will purchase nuclear-powered attack submarines from the U.S. to modernize its fleet amid growing concern about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific.

WATCH: State Department holds briefing as Russia accepts a 60-day extension of wartime grain deal

By News Desk and Zeke Miller, Associated Press

State Department spokesman Ned Price held a briefing on Monday as a Russian delegation at talks with senior U.N. officials said that Moscow is ready to accept an extension to a grain export deal.

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Africa as part of latest U.S. outreach

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to travel to Africa at the end of March as the United States seeks to pitch itself as a better partner for the continent than China is.