Biden, Macron ready to talk Ukraine, trade in state visit French President Emmanuel Macron will be the guest for the first state visit of Joe Biden’s presidency The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
China police move to deter zero-Covid demonstrations and trace protesters One arrested as police reportedly demand information from Beijing protester, while show of force largely prevents fresh demonstrations The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022
Biden administration ‘closely’ watching protests in China over COVID lockdowns WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is “closely” watching protests over President Xi Jinping’s COVID Zero lockdowns but does not yet see any threat to U.S. supply chains, a White House spokesman said. Tribune News Service · Nov 28, 2022
White House: U.S. supports Chinese people's right to peaceful protest The White House on Monday said it supported the Chinese people's right to peacefully protest against COVID-19 lockdowns and it did not see supply chain impacts from the demonstrations. Reuters · Nov 28, 2022
Washington Watches with ‘Deep Concern’ Iran’s Nuclear Progress The United States expressed “deep concern” Tuesday over progress Iran is making on its nuclear program and ballistic missile capability, after Tehran said it has begun enriching uranium to 60 percent at a second facility. “We are continuing to watch, not only their nuclear progress with deep concern, but also… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 23, 2022
Saudi crown prince immune from lawsuit over killing of journalist, US says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman can’t be sued in the U.S. over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi because as a head of government he’s immune, the Biden administration told a judge. Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022
Saudi prince's new title key to dodging lawsuit over killing A recent boost in titles for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has proven crucial to shielding him from a U.S. lawsuit in the killing of a U.S.-based journalist The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why was she detained in Russia? The basketball star was finally released on 8 December after being detained in Moscow for 10 months The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022
Another American dies in combat as part of Ukraine’s international legion Timothy Griffin is at least the sixth American to die in war against Russia despite US advice to stay away The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2022
North Korea dismisses claims of weapons shipments to Russia Arms sales would be an indication of deepening ties between the two isolated nations. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2022
N. Korea slams US for raising alleged arms supply to Russia North Korea accused the United States of cooking up a “plot-breeding story” on its alleged arms transfer to Russia The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
North Korea denies ‘hostile’ US accusation of arms deals with Russia North Korea says it doesn't have arms dealings with Russia, after the US said the country appears to be supplying artillery shells. The New Daily · Nov 7, 2022
The Ukraine war is deepening Russia’s ties with North Korea as well as Iran Moscow’s growing need for armaments from Pyongyang is likely to lead to greater alignment of diplomatic and military interests The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022
At global summits, Biden aims to assert America's leadership President Joe Biden will aim to assert America’s global leadership during his upcoming visit to Southeast Asia for meetings with world leaders The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 252 of the invasion Russia rejoins Black Sea grain deal; Kyiv mayor prepares to open public heating points amid attacks on energy infrastructure
Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022 US rages at Kim Jong-un after North Korea caught supplying weapons to Russia US intelligence believes Russia are secretly receiving military weapons from North Korea via shipments after initially denying any involvement in the war in Ukraine
Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2022 North Korea covertly shipping artillery shells to Russia, US says White House says North Korea is sending a ‘significant’ number of artillery shells to Russia for the Ukraine war.
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2022 Russia ‘receiving significant amount of ammunition from North Korea to aid Ukraine war’, White House claims The United States is reportedly monitoring the situation
Axios · Nov 2, 2022 U.S.: North Korea "covertly supplying" artillery shells to Russia for Ukraine war The shipments are “not going to change the course of the war,” a National Security Council spokesperson said.
Reuters · Nov 2, 2022 White House says North Korea supplying Russia with artillery shells The United States has information that indicates North Korea is covertly supplying Russia with a "significant" number of artillery shells for its war in Ukraine, White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby said on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022 White House: NKorea covertly shipping artillery to Russia The White House on Wednesday accused North Korea of covertly shipping a “significant number” of artillery shells to Russia in support of its invasion of Ukraine
Reuters · Nov 2, 2022 U.S. sees no indications Russia readying nuclear weapons, White House says The United States does not see any signs that Russia is making preparations to use nuclear weapons, White House spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday, adding that he had no specific comment on a New York Times report about such Russian discussions.
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022 Saudis tell US that Iran is prepping attack on kingdom Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022 Biden faces 'unpredictable' era with China's empowered Xi President Joe Biden’s administration is taking stock of a newly empowered Xi Jinping as the Chinese president begins a third, norm-breaking term as Communist Party leader
Zenger · Oct 28, 2022 Washington Can’t Find A Path Forward In Iran Nuclear Talks, Says Senior Israeli Official A senior Israeli official is concerned about the Biden administration's attitude toward Iran after stalled talks over nuclear deal