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Divisions in Iran over the Impact of Ukraine Crisis on Vienna Talks

The Iranian media is divided over the Russian position and the impact of the Ukrainian crisis on Vienna talks aimed at reviving the nuclear deal with world powers. Nuclear negotiations are nearing the finish line with an announcement expected soon on a new deal to lift sanctions in exchange for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Washington Hopes Iran’s Lead Negotiator Returns to Vienna Talks with ‘Positive View’

Negotiators have made significant progress in the last week on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal but very tough issues remain, a senior US State Department official said on Friday. The US official said he hoped Iran’s lead negotiator would return in the coming days to Vienna, where the talks…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden Approves $350 Million in Military Aid for Ukraine

President Joe Biden instructed the US State Department to release up to an additional $350 million worth of weapons from US stocks to Ukraine on Friday as it struggles to repulse a Russian invasion. In a memorandum to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden directed that $350 million allocated through…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Biden and Putin Speak; US Pulls Embassy Staff, Military Trainers from Ukraine

US President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on Saturday after Washington and its allies warned that Russian forces could invade Ukraine at any moment. The US State Department ordered most of its embassy staff to leave Ukraine, adding to its call on Friday for private citizens…

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US approves $100m arms sale for Taiwan to improve missile defence

The US State Department has approved a possible $100 million (3.3 billion baht) weapons sale to Taiwan so that the self-ruled island can improve its Patriot missile defence system amid pressure by China, the US government said Monday.

Bangkok Post

US Says Window for Talks with Iran is ‘Very, Very Short’

The Biden administration is blaming the former Trump administration for triggering Iran’s decision to enrich more uranium to a higher degree of purity by pulling out from the Iran nuclear deal in 2017. Ned Price, a US State Department spokesman, made the justification after a “barrage of criticism” launched by…

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US Hits Belarusians with Visa Bans

The US State Department said Thursday said it placed visa bans on "multiple" Belarusians for attacks on dissidents, including a runner who the government tried to forcibly repatriate from the Tokyo Olympics last year. The department did not identify the individuals blacklisted or give a precise number, but said they…

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Washington Mulling Cutback in Funding for Sudan’s Military

The US State Department confirmed to Sudan’s military leaders that Washington is prepared to apply additional costs if violence continues. Washington has also accused Moscow of “playing a negative role” and backing the “coup” in Sudan. “We are now reviewing the full range of traditional and non-traditional tools at our…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel punishes officers in death of elderly Palestinian man

Death of Omar Asaad, 78, had sparked calls for a probe from the US State Department and from members of Congress.

Al Jazeera

US urges citizens to avoid travel to India due to surge in COVID cases

The United States of America has urged its citizens to reconsider any travel to India due to the rising cases of COVID-19 in the country. As per the latest travel advisory from the US State Department, it has also advised its citizens to exercise increased caution in India due to…

The Times of India

US Approves $2.56 Billion in Military Sales to Egypt

The US State Department approved Tuesday two major military equipment sales to Egypt of transport aircraft and radar systems. The sale of 12 C-130 J Super Hercules transports and accompanying equipment is worth $2.2 billion, AFP reported on Wednesday. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the sale, still not…

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US Embassy orders families of personnel to leave Ukraine over Russia invasion fears

An official from the US State Department also warned American civilians in Ukraine to leave via commercial flights while they still can

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