Japan-U.S.-ROK summit eyed for D.C. in August The top leaders of Japan, the United States and South Korea plan to hold a meeting in Washington in August, informed sources said. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 17, 2023
Modi-Biden talks to touch five broad areas of significance, says Ambassador Sandhu The five major issues to be discussed during the visit include healthcare, technology, renewable energy, education and defence. The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023
US, Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen security ties amid tensions over China, North Korea The national security advisers of the United States, Japan and the Philippines have held their first joint talks and agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
U.S. has necessary capital and technology while India offers both scale and talent: Ambassador Sandhu Describing the India-U.S. ties as a “partnership like no other”, the Indian envoy here has said the U.S. has the necessary capital and the technology know-how while India offers both the scale and the talent which make this relationship a stock which anyone can bet on. The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023
Biden dispatching Sullivan to Tokyo for talks with Japan, Philippines, South Korea officials President Joe Biden is dispatching White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Tokyo this week for talks with his counterparts from Japan, Philippines and South Korea The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023
India, U.S. to diversify global semi-conductor supply chains: Jake Sullivan US NSA Jake Sullivan meets counterpart Ajit Doval, addresses meet on critical, emerging technologies in Delhi. The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023
Morning Digest | CBI team gathers evidence at Balasore crash site; Centre sends additional troops to Manipur as crisis soars, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023
U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan to visit New Delhi next week ahead of PM Modi’s Washington visit The two sides are expected to finalise the agenda for Mr. Modi’s visit on June 21-24, as well as key strategic and defence agreements they hope to sign or announce during the State visit. The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 468 As the war enters its 468th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023
Ukraine’s troops attack along front in apparent precursor to counteroffensive Russian forces driven back in at least two areas as Zelenskiy hails advances by his country’s ‘warriors’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023
Analysis-U.S. seeks to mend frayed Saudi ties with second high-level trip With two high-level visits in less than a month, the United States is hoping to steady ties with Saudi Arabia after several years of disagreement and deepening mistrust. Reuters · Jun 2, 2023
US does not need to boost nuclear arsenal to deter Russia, China The United States does not believe it needs to increase the size of its own nuclear arsenal in order to deter the combined forces of Russia, China and other rivals, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday. Reuters · Jun 2, 2023
White House wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control in post-treaty world The White House is ready to have talks with Russia without preconditions about a future arms control framework as the last treaty between the two nuclear powers has faltered The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
US says more nuclear arms not needed to deter Russia, China The United States does not need more nuclear weapons to deter the combined forces of Russia and China because of its advanced military capabilities, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday. Reuters · Jun 2, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 White House imposing sanctions as Sudan's warring sides fail to abide by cease-fire deal The White House says it's imposing sanctions against key defense companies and people who “perpetuate violence” in Sudan as the warring sides fail to abide by a cease-fire agreement in the northeastern African nation
Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2023 US imposes first sanctions over Sudan conflict Washington targets firms linked to Sudanese military and RSF group, pledging to be on ‘side of civilians’ in conflict.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 1, 2023 US announces sanctions over 'appalling' violence in Sudan The White House on Thursday announced economic and visa sanctions against Sudanese leaders it holds responsible for breaking a ceasefire.
Reuters · Jun 1, 2023 US imposing sanctions against those perpetuating violence in Sudan The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on companies it accused of fueling the conflict in Sudan, stepping up pressure on the army and a rival paramilitary force to bring an end to the fighting as ceasefire talks are at risk of collapse.
Reuters · May 30, 2023 Israel 'not really aware' about progress of Saudi-U.S. talks on normalisation deal A top Israeli official played down prospects for a U.S.-brokered diplomatic breakthrough with Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, describing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government as "in a fog" on any progress in related talks between Riyadh and Washington.
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 The moment has arrived: Biden must give Ukraine all it needs to win It’s Zelenskiy who is setting the pace diplomatically and strategically. The US must end the prevaricating that may have needlessly prolonged the war
Al Jazeera · May 27, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 458 As the war enters its 458th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Reuters · May 26, 2023 Russia summons US diplomats to protest at Sullivan comments on Crimea Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned senior U.S. diplomats on Friday to protest against remarks by White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, whom it accused of "effectively endorsing strikes" on Crimea.
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023 Ukraine and Russia trade places in battle for Bakhmut Ukraine now threatens encirclement of ruined eastern city after Russia claims victory.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 Biden’s shift on F-16s for Ukraine came after months of internal debate President Joe Biden’s decision to allow allies to train Ukrainian forces on how to operate F-16 fighter jets — and eventually to provide the aircraft themselves — seemed like an abrupt change in position but was in fact one that came after months of internal debate and quiet talks with…
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 Biden's shift on F-16s for Ukraine came after months of internal debate President Joe Biden’s decision to allow allies to train Ukrainian forces on how to operate F-16 fighter jets — and eventually to provide the aircraft themselves — seemed like an abrupt change in position but was in fact one that came after months of internal debate and quiet talks with…