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Biden once wanted to make Saudi Arabia a 'pariah' – so why is he playing nice with the kingdom's repressive rulers now?

Even before setting foot in the Middle East for his first visit to the region as president, Joe Biden felt compelled to defend a portion of the trip. “I know that there are many who disagree with my decision to travel to Saudi Arabia,” Biden acknowledged in an op-ed for…

The Conversation

Factbox: Biden set to tackle oil, Israel, Yemen, Iran on Saudi trip

President Joe Biden will visit the United State's most important Arab ally Saudi Arabia on July 15-16 after two years of strained ties over the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the war in Yemen.

Reuters

Timeline: U.S.-Saudi ties through good times and bad

U.S. President Joe Biden visits Saudi Arabia at a rocky time in relations, which have been tested by the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the Yemen war.

Reuters

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US Urges China to End ‘Provocative’ Behavior in South China Sea

Washington will defend treaty ally the Philippines if its forces are attacked in the South China Sea, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said, urging China to follow international law and cease "provocative behavior" in the busy waterway. Blinken made the comments on Monday, the sixth anniversary of a…

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US urges China to end 'provocative' behaviour in S. China Sea

Bangkok Post

Commentary: Inflated expectations

In the 1992 presidential election, Americans chose Bill Clinton, a newcomer to national politics, over George H.W. Bush, a man who had held just about every important job Washington had to offer, including president, and then re-elected Clinton in 1996 instead of choosing Bob Dole, who had been in the…

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Palestinians Say US Economic Push No Substitute for Peace

Ahead of Joe Biden's first visit to Jerusalem as US president, Washington's ambassador said his team will "pound tables" to press Israeli officials into making concessions to the Palestinians. But ambassador Thomas Nides was talking about ensuring Palestinians have access to economic benefits such as 4G internet, not throwing American…

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Elon Musk says Donald Trump should skip 2024 race, was 'too much drama'

WASHINGTON: Elon Musk said Donald Trump should forget about running for president in 2024 and instead should "sail into the sunset," presumably to make way for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, whom he supports.

The Times of India

Jan. 6 panel probes Trump's 'siren call' to extremists

The Jan. 6 committee is preparing to highlight how violent extremist groups answered what one lawmaker says was Donald Trump’s “siren call” to come to Washington

The Independent UK

Iran plans to send Russia ‘weapons-capable’ drones, US says

WASHINGTON — Iran is preparing to provide Russia with hundreds of drone aircraft, including some capable of carrying weaponry, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Monday.

Tribune News Service

US hostage negotiator to seek basketball star's release

WASHINGTON: The families of US basketball star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan have asked veteran hostage negotiator Bill Richardson to seek their release from Russia, his office said Monday.

Bangkok Post

Jan. 6 committee to connect Oath Keepers, Proud Boys and QAnon to Trump allies

WASHINGTON — The committee investigating the Capitol insurrection will focus for the first time this week on the relationship between people in former President Donald Trump’s orbit and the extremist groups that planned and orchestrated the violence on Jan. 6, 2021.

Los Angeles Times

State lotteries transfer wealth out of needy communities

Lottery retailers in nearly every state are clustered in lower-income neighborhoods, driving a wealth transfer from less affluent and educated Americans to the multinational corporations that are increasingly managing the day-to-day operations of the state-sanctioned gambling games

The Independent UK

Bannon fails to push back criminal contempt trial for refusing Jan. 6 subpoena

WASHINGTON — Longtime Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon will go on trial Monday in his criminal contempt case for refusing to cooperate with the congressional committee investigating the Capitol riot, even after he offered to publicly testify.

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Bannon fails to push back criminal contempt trial for refusing Jan. 6 subpoena

WASHINGTON — Longtime Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon must go on trial next Monday in his criminal contempt case for refusing to cooperate with the congressional committee investigating the Capitol riot, even after he offered to publicly testify.

Tribune News Service

Hospitals must provide abortions when needed post-Roe, HHS says

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says its law requiring emergency medical treatment takes priority over state restrictions prohibiting abortions. The guidance is meant to protect pregnant patients facing serious medical situations following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Tribune News Service

Biden administration to again extend the COVID public health emergency

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government will once again extend the COVID-19 public health emergency, continuing measures that have given millions of Americans special access to health insurance and telehealth services.

Los Angeles Times

Connecting Trumpworld to extremist groups could be Jan. 6 committee’s biggest moment

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Cuba slams US ‘involvement’ on anniversary of anti-gov’t protests

Havana accuses Washington of helping to ‘subvert law and order’ after Blinken hails determination of Cuban protesters.

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Former Japan PM Abe Mourned at Wake as US Hails 'Man of Vision'

Family and friends of Japan's assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe paid their respects Monday at a wake in Tokyo as Washington's top diplomat hailed the ex-premier as a "man of vision". Japan's ruling coalition meanwhile declared victory in a sombre election held Sunday, just two days after Abe was…

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Texas women to travel farther, spend more for abortions after fall of Roe v. Wade

WASHINGTON — As states move to restrict abortion after the reversal of Roe vs. Wade, travel times and costs are expected to dramatically increase for Texans seeking out-of-state abortions.

Tribune News Service

GOP resists Democrats’ push for more UN funding despite China’s growing influence

WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers are working in an unusually bipartisan manner to boost federal funding across the government’s spate of defense, technology and international development programs — all in the name of pushing back against long-term strategic security threats emanating from China.

Reuters

Mexican president heads to Washington, migration resurgence in focus

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet his Mexican counterpart on Tuesday to discuss ways to stem Mexican migrant crossings as arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border reached their highest levels in over a decade, with both sides hoping to address jobs and investment.

Daily Mirror

Wayne Rooney arrives in USA and agrees to manage DC United risking wife Coleen's wrath

Wayne Rooney is close to returning to management with former club D.C. United, despite leaked texts showing that wife Coleen wasn't a fan of Washington during their last stay

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Int’l Resolution to Help Syrians. Is a Russian-American Settlement Possible?

Last-gasp negotiations are underway to salvage the international resolution that allows cross-border aid to reach Syria. Russia had last week vetoed the extension of the resolution when it was put to a vote at the United Nations Security Council. The resolution expired on Sunday. What is the resolution? Issued in…

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