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What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

Basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

Biden vows 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia after oil production cuts

United States President Joe Biden promised "consequences" for Saudi Arabia, after a Riyadh-led coalition of oil-producing nations sided with Russia to slash output.

Bangkok Post · Oct 12, 2022

Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudi Arabia after oil output cuts

US president suggests he will soon take action as aides announce the White House is re-evaluating ties with kingdom.

Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2022

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Democrats Disagree Over Relationship with Saudi Arabia

US Democratic Representatives have tackled the Saudi-US relationship, with Representative Adam Smith warning against launching vague and incomprehensible threats against Saudi Arabia. Earlier, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said President Joe Biden is willing to begin reevaluating the US-Saudi ties after the Kingdom and its oil-exporting allies announced…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 12, 2022

Biden says Saudi Arabia will face ‘consequences’ for OPEC cut

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said there would be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia over the decision by OPEC+ to slash production, a move the administration says will benefit Russia by propping up oil prices.

Tribune News Service · Oct 12, 2022

Biden says Saudi Arabia will face 'consequences' for OPEC+ oil production cut

President Joe Biden said Tuesday there will be "consequences” for Saudi Arabia as the Riyadh-led OPEC+ alliance moves to cut oil production and Democratic lawmakers call for a freeze on cooperation with the Saudis.

France 24 · Oct 12, 2022

Biden is rethinking the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia after OPEC cuts

After the cartel said it would cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day starting next month, the White House said it's time to look at the longstanding partnership with Saudi Arabia.

WEKU · Oct 12, 2022

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Outraged Biden team vows consequences for Saudis over OPEC+ cut

WASHINGTON — Top aides to President Joe Biden voiced their fury with Saudi Arabia over OPEC+ oil production cuts Tuesday, saying the administration was undertaking a sweeping reevaluation of its relationship and planned to engage with lawmakers clamoring to punish the kingdom.

Tribune News Service · Oct 11, 2022

Biden ‘reviewing’ ties with Saudi Arabia amid anger over oil cuts

Riyadh says oil production curbs are ‘purely economic’ as critics in Washington accuse it of empowering Moscow.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2022

Biden reevaluating US-Saudi relationship amid Democrat anger

President Joe Biden is reevaluating the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022

Saudi Arabia will face ‘consequences’, says Biden, amid anger at cuts in oil output

Moves by Opec+ to reduce production seen as siding with Putin over the US just as midterms loom

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2022

U.S. working to expedite shipment of NASAMS air defenses to Ukraine -White House

The United States will work to expedite the shipment of sophisticated NASAMS air defenses to Ukraine as soon as they can, White House spokesperson John Kirby said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Oct 11, 2022

Biden warns Saudi Arabia will face "consequences" over OPEC oil production cut

OPEC+ decided to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day starting next month.

Axios · Oct 11, 2022

Biden vows consequences for Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ decision

President Joe Biden pledged on Tuesday "there will be consequences" for U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ announced last week that it would cut its oil production target over U.S. objections.

Reuters · Oct 11, 2022

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 11, 2022

Lavrov Says Russia Open to Talks with West, Awaiting Serious Proposal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow was open to talks with the West on the Ukraine war but had yet to receive any serious proposal to negotiate. In an interview on state TV, Lavrov said officials including White House national security spokesman John Kirby had said…

Tribune News Service · Oct 9, 2022

White House says North Korea nuclear talks offer still on table

WASHINGTON — The U.S. remains ready for talks with North Korea on denuclearizing the Korean peninsula, while ensuring “that we have also the capabilities in the region and ready to go in case we need them,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said.

The Guardian - US · Oct 9, 2022

Pentagon spokesperson tamps down concerns over nuclear ‘Armageddon’

John Kirby says Biden’s warning about threat of a nuclear attack from Russia were not based on specific new information

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 9, 2022

US Says It Will Continue Offering Security Assistance to Ukraine

The White House said on Sunday it would continue to arm Ukraine but declined direct comment on an explosion that damaged Russia's road-and-rail bridge to Crimea. "We don't really have anything more to add to the reports about the explosion on the bridge," White House national security spokesman John Kirby…

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Reuters · Oct 4, 2022

North Korea's latest missile launch is 'destabilizing,' White House says

North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch is destabilizing, White House spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday as U.S. President Joe Biden reached out to regional allies and reaffirmed American support.

Roll Call · Sep 21, 2022

Biden further rebukes Putin amid Russian mobilization, nuclear rhetoric

Speaking at United Nations, Biden said Russia had made overt nuclear threats to Europe, and may not belong on the Security Council.

The Guardian - US · Sep 17, 2022

Joe Biden meets with families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

Joe Biden met Friday with family members of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, the first face-to-face encounter the US president has had with the relatives

Tribune News Service · Sep 17, 2022

Biden meets Griner, Whelan families as Russia sits on swap offer

President Joe Biden had meetings at the White House on Friday with family members of two Americans who have been detained in Russia.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17, 2022

Russia Hasn’t Responded to Griner, Whelan Swap Offer

The U.S. has yet to get an answer from Russia on its prisoner swap proposal to bring the two Americans back home.

Benzinga · Sep 16, 2022

Brittney Griner's Wife And Paul Whelan's Sister Meet With Joe Biden In Oval Office

President Joe Biden sat down in the Oval Office with Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan’s sister Elizabeth late Friday

Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2022

Biden meets Griner, Whelan families at White House

Families are pushing US to secure release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former US marine Paul Whelan, held in Russia.

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