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Israel Suggests that Washington Ramp Up Sanctions on Iran to Level Imposed on Russia

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Senate close to COVID-19 aid deal; global funds in question

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China’s crackdown on Hong Kong democracy intensified, US says

China’s crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong intensified in the past year as authorities blocked the pro-democracy opposition from playing a meaningful role in the city’s governance while criminalizing peaceful political expression, according to a U.S. State Department report released on Thursday.

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U.S. officials circle globe to keep pressure on Putin as rouble rises

Senior U.S. officials fanned out this week to press world leaders to keep piling pressure on Moscow or join the campaign of sanctions and other measures, as the war in Ukraine enters its fifth week and the initial economic shock to Russia seems to be ebbing.

Reuters

You can start using an X gender marker on your passport in just a few days

Starting April 11, the Biden administration’s long-promised policy change will kick in.

Mic

State Department to allow American citizens ‘X’ gender on passports

American citizens who do not fit into traditional male or female gender roles will be permitted to choose a third option on their U.S. passports.

Tribune News Service

Morning Digest | Imran Khan loses majority after key partner sides with Opposition; PM Modi moots free trade agreement for BIMSTEC, and more

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Blinken urges Algeria re-think on Russia, Western Sahara

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is wrapping up a three-nation tour of the Middle East and North Africa with an appeal for Algeria to limit its ties with Russia and look to improve relations with neighboring Morocco

The Independent UK

Putin Misled by Advisers on Ukraine, US Intel Determines

US intelligence officials have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being misinformed by his advisers about his nation's forces’ poor performance in Ukraine, according to a US official. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a 55 minute call on Wednesday that an additional $500 million…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken says talks with UAE leader did not focus specifically on energy

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday he discussed Iran and the war in Ukraine in a meeting with the United Arab Emirates' de facto leader but did not focus specifically on energy.

Reuters

Blinken Says Supports King Mohamed VI’s Reform Agenda

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Rabat on Monday and met with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhanouch, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and civil society leaders. His official visit to Morocco was the first since President Joe Biden has taken office. In a joint press conference with Bourita, Blinken said…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia bombards Chernihiv hours after pledging to halt shelling

Mayor of northern Ukrainian city says there is no evidence of any withdrawal of Russian forces

The Guardian - UK

Russian pledge to scale back in Ukraine draws skepticism

Russia’s pledge to scale back some military operations in Ukraine is drawing skepticism even as the two nations return Wednesday to talks that could produce a framework for ending the war

The Independent UK

Kyiv under attack hours after Russian vows to scale back war in west of Ukraine

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said Putin cannot be trusted

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Israel: at least five dead in Tel Aviv shooting

Reports say suspected Arab gunman killed at least four people in Bnei Brak, east of Tel Aviv, before he was fatally shot

The New Daily

Russia and Ukraine peace talks progress – but so do the deadly rockets

Russian officials said during peace talks the Kremlin would scale down some operations. Hours later, there was a deadly attack on a port city.

France 24

Five killed in Tel Aviv in third attack in a week

Five people were killed in gun attacks Tuesday near the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv, emergency responders said, in the third fatal gun or knife spree in the Jewish state in a week.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli Defense Minister Meets Jordan’s King Abdullah in Amman

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met Jordan's King Abdullah in Amman on Tuesday in an apparent joint effort to lower Israeli-Palestinian tensions as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches. Their talks focused on "regional and security challenges", an Israeli statement said. The meeting followed a two-day summit in Israel…

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Blinken expects 'truly strategic' conversation with Abu Dhabi de facto ruler

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a meeting planned on Tuesday in Morocco with the de facto ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will be an opportunity to have a "truly strategic" conversation.

Reuters

Blinken says no sign Russia serious on Ukraine peace efforts

Washington has not seen "signs of real seriousness" from Russia in pursuing peace after its invasion of Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday, even as talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Turkey sparked hopes of progress toward ending the war.

The Independent UK

Blinken in Morocco amid shifts in Mideast, NAfrica diplomacy

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Morocco to discuss recent shifts in the diplomatic dynamic in the Middle East and North Africa that could upend some of the region's long-standing disputes

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Says it Will Scale Back Near Kyiv as Talks Progress

Russia announced Tuesday it will “fundamentally" scale back military operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, as talks to end the grinding war brought the outlines of a possible deal into view. Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said the change on the battlefield was meant to increase trust at…

The Guardian - UK

‘Ukrainians are not naive’: Zelenskiy voices doubt on Russian military withdrawals

President says positive signs from talks ‘do not drown out the explosions of Russian shells’ after first day of face-to-face negotiations in Istanbul

The Independent UK

Ukraine news - live: West expels Russian ‘spies’ as US warns Kremlin ‘not serious’ about peace

Antony Blinken says he has not seen ‘signs of real seriousness’ from Moscow in pursuing peace

Reuters

U.S.' Blinken to meet UAE leader in Morocco to shore up ties

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet the de facto ruler of the United Arab Emirates in Morocco on Tuesday in a bid to ease disagreements over oil, Iran and the Ukraine crisis.

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