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Yellen sees progress in US-China ties at end of Beijing visit

US treasury secretary says 10 hours of bilateral meetings with top Chinese officials helped stabilise US-China ties.

Al Jazeera · Jul 9, 2023

Yellen says US-China ties on 'surer footing' as wraps up visit

BEIJING: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that her talks with top Chinese officials have put ties on "surer footing", as she wrapped up a trip aimed at stabilising fraught relations between the world's two biggest economies.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2023

Blinken to press Asean to take tougher line on Myanmar, China

WASHINGTON: Washington hopes to rally Southeast Asian nations to take tougher action against Myanmar's military junta and to push back on China's actions in the South China Sea as top United States diplomat Antony Blinken heads to the region for meetings next week, a State Department official said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2023

Caribbean leaders change tone, support outside force for Haiti after US, UN pressure

Supporters of deploying a specialized international force to help Haiti’s police root out armed gangs that are terrorizing the country moved closer Wednesday to getting the support of Caribbean leaders.

Miami Herald · Jul 6, 2023

Blinken says a multinational force is needed to help Haiti's National Police restore order

U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken says a multinational force is needed to help Haiti’s National Police as he echoed recent appeals made by United Nations officials who warn that the country’s insecurity is worsening

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Biden ratchets up efforts to secure Sweden’s Nato membership ahead of key summit

Work to persuade Turkey to drop its objections continues, as president meets with Sweden’s prime minister at White House

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023

Biden ‘anxiously looking forward’ to Sweden joining NATO

US president reiterates support for Sweden’s NATO application as he meets the country’s prime minister at White House.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2023

US Set To Restrict China’s Access To Cloud Computing Services From Amazon, Microsoft

China's access to the Microsft and Amazon will be limited as the U.S. see Chinese techologies as national security concerns.

Zenger · Jul 5, 2023

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar extends wishes on America's Independence Day

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on July 4 wished people and the Government of the United States of America on their Independence Day and noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the U.S. has opened new domains for taking forward Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership between the…

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

Steady US support gives Israel ‘cover’ to attack Jenin: Analysts

Biden administration’s unconditional backing emboldens escalating Israeli violence against Palestinians, experts say.

Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2023