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State Department launches 'China House' amid rivalry with Beijing

The U.S. State Department on Friday launched its long-planned "China House" unit, an internal reorganization to help expand and sharpen its policymaking toward its top geopolitical rival.

Reuters

US State Department Launches ‘China House’ amid Rivalry with Beijing

The US State Department on Friday launched its long-planned "China House" unit, an internal reorganization to help expand and sharpen its policymaking toward its top geopolitical rival. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in May announced the creation of China House, calling it a department-wide, integrated team that would coordinate and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ghana-Burkina row over Russian Wagner mercenaries hits new heights

Burkina Faso on Friday recalled Ghana's ambassador to protest allegations that Ouagadougou invited Russian mercenaries of the Wagner Group to operate in the country. Meanwhile Wagner accused France of an attack in the Central African Republic.

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Biden says he plans to visit 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 aiming that he’s serious about increasing U.S. attention on the growing continent

The Independent UK

US financial sanctions target one of Russia's richest men

Washington (AFP) - The US announced financial sanctions targeting one of Russia's wealthiest men, Vladimir Potanin, the Treasury Department and State Department said Thursday, adding to efforts that curb Moscow's ability to fund its war in Ukraine.

AFP

Biden promotes partnerships with Africa at leadership summit

US president announces new investments, trade deals in Africa, highlighting sustainable energy and infrastructure.

Al Jazeera

Biden pushes closer ties with US to African leaders

President Joe Biden is making his case to African leaders gathered in Washington that the United States can be a critical catalyst to their growing continent in the years ahead.

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Biden seeks principled Africa partnership as US businesses pour in

Washington (AFP) - President Joe Biden called Wednesday for a long-term partnership with Africa rooted in good governance as US businesses unveiled billions of dollars led by tech investment for a continent where China has become a top player.

AFP

Biden pushes US as a crucial ally to African leaders

President Joe Biden on Wednesday will present his vision to African leaders gathered in Washington that the United States can be a critical catalyst for their growing continent

The Independent UK

China, Russia are 'destabilizing' Africa, warns United States

The United States warned Tuesday that China and Russia were destabilizing Africa with their growing inroads as it rolled out the red carpet to the continent's leaders and pledged billions of dollars in support.

Radio France Internationale

US Commits $55 Billion to Africa

The US-Africa Summit kicked off on Tuesday, with the announcement of the administration of US President Joe Biden to allocate $55 billion to finance initiatives related to food security, health care, infrastructure, digital technology, security and governance, in addition to other projects in the areas of renewable energy and combating…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US-hosted Africa summit opens with focus on youth, security

Vice President Kamala Harris has opened the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington by spotlighting Africa’s youthful population

The Independent UK

African leaders gather in US as Joe Biden aims to reboot rocky relations

President and Antony Blinken woo nations at summit in Washington in hope they will align with west rather than Russia or China

The Guardian - US

Blinken: US Will Judge Next Israeli Government On Policies, Not Personalities

Secretary of State Antony Blinken rejects BDS and unilateral actions & the Abraham Accords can be “leveraged” to pressure Israel

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The U.S. welcomes leaders from Africa, where China and Russia are making inroads

African leaders are converging in Washington for a summit that's the centerpiece of President Biden's effort to reset and improve U.S. ties with African countries.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Libyan Accused of Lockerbie Bombing Charged in US Court

An alleged former Libyan intelligence agent accused of making the bomb that blew up a Pan Am jet over Scotland in 1988, killing 270 people, appeared in a US court Monday to face charges for the deadliest-ever terror attack in Britain. Abu Agila Mohammad Masud Kheir al-Marimi, who allegedly worked…

Al Jazeera

What to expect as US-Africa summit kicks off in Washington

US President Biden seeks to boost trade opportunities and build trust with African leaders during three days of talks.

AFP

US rolls out red carpet, opens wallet for African leaders

Washington (AFP) - The United States on Tuesday rolled out the red carpet to leaders from across Africa as it started unveiling $55 billion in support as part of a renewed bid to win back influence on the continent.

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Trump claims he turned down prisoner swap for Michigan's Whelan

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he had turned down a proposed one-for-one prisoner swap with Russia that would have brought Michigan's Paul Whelan home.

The Independent UK

Soccer journalist Grant Wahl's body returned to US

A senior State Department official says the body and possessions of soccer journalist Grant Wahl have been repatriated to the United States after his death last week while covering the World Cup in Qatar

AFP

US officials in China talk improving ties, Taiwan

Beijing (AFP) - A senior US delegation visiting China discussed ways to improve ties and the issue of Taiwan, Beijing said Monday, as the two sides laid the groundwork for a visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

The Guardian - UK

Renewed fighting in DRC raises fears of chaotic proxy conflict

Conflict has displaced at least 400,000 people since March in a growing humanitarian crisis

The Guardian - UK

Putin has to escalate to survive. There can be no lasting peace until he falls

German chancellor Olaf Scholz’s vision of restoring the unity the continent had before the invasion of Ukraine cannot be achieved without removing Russia’s president

AFP

Biden tries to reboot US brand in Africa amid China, Russia inroads

Washington (AFP) - When Barack Obama welcomed African leaders to Washington in 2014, many viewed the summit as historic, not just due to the US president's background but for the pledges to make the partnership deeper and such events routine.

Reuters

Senior U.S. delegation to visit China in coming days

A high-level U.S. delegation will travel to China next week to follow up on President Joe Biden's recent talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and prepare for Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit there early next year, the U.S. State Department said on Saturday.

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