The Latest Breaking News from John Kirby

Biden Says Pakistan Strikes Show Iran Not 'Well-liked' In Region

US President Joe Biden said Thursday that air strikes by Pakistan and Iran on each other's territory showed Tehran was not "well-liked", as the White House warned against any escalation.

International Business Times · Jan 18, 2024

Biden ‘playing with fire’ by re-designating Yemen’s Houthis as ‘terrorists’

Advocates say labelling Houthis a ‘global terrorist group’ risks worsening already dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2024

Biden meeting doesn’t change contours of debate over Ukraine, border - Roll Call

President Joe Biden met with House and Senate leaders to press for aid to Ukraine, but GOP pressure for tougher border policies remain.

Roll Call · Jan 17, 2024

‘Do more to protect press freedom’: 6 rights groups write to Biden on journalists killings in Gaza

Days after two journalists were killed in a targeted airstrike in Gaza, prominent rights groups have urged US President Joe Biden to “ensure that all parties to the conflict abide by international law” and to “do more to protect press freedom,” The Guardian reported.

Newslaundry · Jan 12, 2024

Israel will defend itself at the UN's top court against allegations of genocide against Palestinians

Israel plans to defend its war in Gaza on Friday in front of the United Nations’ highest court

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

US failed to track more than $1bn in military gear given to Ukraine, says Pentagon watchdog

Biden administration officials stress there’s no evidence that the weapons given to Ukraine had been stolen

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Russia doubles down on fast, cheap, unguided bombs to attack Ukraine

Russia produces more ballistic missiles, glide bombs and drones as Ukraine targets Russian military hubs from afar.

Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024

Ukraine now ‘test site’ for North Korean missiles shipped to Russia, warns South Korea

South Korean ambassador urges Russia to end its military cooperation with North Korea and withdraw its military forces from territory of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Biden In Dark Over Defense Chief's Cancer For Month

President Joe Biden was kept in the dark over his defense secretary's cancer diagnosis and subsequent hospitalizations for about a month, the White House admitted Tuesday, as details of Lloyd Austin's deeply unusual disappearance raised questions about leadership of the world's top military.

International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024

Austin treated for prostate cancer, Pentagon reveals - Roll Call

Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has been hospitalized since Jan. 1 due to complications from prostate cancer surgery, according to his doctors.

Roll Call · Jan 9, 2024