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UN Debates Limiting Veto Power of Security Council Permanent Members

Liechtenstein is to convene the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to debate a draft resolution -- backed by Washington -- requiring the five permanent members of the Security Council to justify their use of the veto. An old idea aimed at making Security Council permanent members cut back use of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Firm on Nuclear Accord

The United States on Monday appeared to dismiss a key Iranian demand to salvage a nuclear accord as Tehran blamed Washington for the prolonged impasse. Iran and the United States have been negotiating indirectly in Vienna for a year to restore the 2015 agreement, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Global finance meeting focuses on war-driven food insecurity

The growing crisis over food insecurity and skyrocketing food prices is taking center stage as members of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank prepare to meet in Washington

The Independent UK

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Trump fundraiser Kimberly Guilfoyle meets with Jan. 6 riot committee

WASHINGTON — Kimberly Guilfoyle, a Trump campaign fundraiser and Donald Trump Jr.’s fiance, was re-interviewed in-person Monday by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.

Tribune News Service

Biden to hold first road fundraisers of presidency

This week's events will give select Democratic donors their first opportunity to see Biden outside of Washington.

Axios

More Ukrainians to receive US immigration protections

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced a regulatory change Monday that will make more Ukrainians eligible for temporary protected status in the United States.

Tribune News Service

Exclusive-U.S., Cuba to hold high-level migration talks in Washington

American and Cuban officials are due to meet in Washington on Thursday to discuss migration concerns, people familiar with the matter said, in the highest-level formal U.S. talks with Havana since President Joe Biden took office last year.

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Asean-US to meet amid great challenges

After more than six months of negotiations, the US and Asean have finally agreed that their leaders will meet in Washington DC on May 12-13. This kind of tussle could have been avoided had there been better coordination from the US side.

Bangkok Post

Easter Egg roll returns to the White House

WASHINGTON — Cold precipitation could not stop the White House Easter Egg Roll, a tradition that returned Monday after being canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic the last two years.

Tribune News Service

Yellen to see Ukraine PM, avoid Russians at global meetings

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to meet with Ukraine's prime minister during this week’s spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington

The Independent UK

¿Cuándo recibirá su reembolso fiscal? He aquí por qué tardaría más de lo habitual

WASHINGTON — Si presentó su declaración de impuestos federales sobre la renta electrónicamente antes de la fecha límite del lunes y, si recibe un reembolso, debería recibirlo antes del 9 de mayo.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Better watch your speed, watchdog and others tell a flush Amtrak

WASHINGTON — America’s long-beleaguered and only interstate passenger rail service appears to have the wind at its back.

Tribune News Service

When will you get your federal tax refund? Here’s why it could be a longer wait than usual

WASHINGTON — File your federal income tax return electronically by Monday's deadline, and if you’re getting a refund, you should get it by May 9.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

US, S Korea urge North's return to talks after missile tests

The U.S. special envoy for North Korea says Washington and Seoul have agreed on the need for a strong response to Pyongyang’s recent spate of missile tests, though they remain open to dialogue with the country

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Asharq Al-Awsat

US Envoy Vows ‘Decisive Response’ to N.Korea Missile, Nuclear Tensions

The US envoy for North Korea said that Washington would act "responsibly and decisively" in response to "escalatory actions" after a series of test missile launches raised concerns that the North was preparing to resume nuclear testing. US Special Representative Sung Kim and his deputy, Jung Pak, met with South…

The Guardian - US

‘Why not me?’: the boot camp giving Indigenous women the tools to run for office

Indigenous women are underrepresented in Congress and other elected offices. The Native Action Network wants to change that

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraq Was Pressured to Increase Oil Output Away from OPEC, Says Oil Minister

Iraq was pressured to increase its oil production outside the remit of OPEC's policy on output, Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar said on Saturday. He also told Al Hadath TV that OPEC was committed to providing the oil supplies needed to compensate for any shortages. OPEC has resisted calls by…

The Independent UK

Biden to host Southeast Asian leaders for May 12-13 summit

The White House says President Joe Biden will host leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian nations in Washington next month for a summit

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Biden to host a summit of ASEAN leaders in Washington in May - White House

U.S. President Joe Biden will host leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at a summit in Washington on May 12 and May 13, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement on Saturday.

The Guardian - AU

Military transport plane reportedly brought down outside Odesa – as it happened

Ukraine president says situation in Mariupol remains ‘extremely severe’ as Moscow tells port city’s remaining defenders to ‘surrender or die’

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Hits Kyiv Missile Factory after Flagship Sunk

Russia pounded a Ukrainian rocket factory following the sinking of its Black Sea flagship, as President Volodymyr Zelensky said his allies could shorten the war by delivering the weapons he had requested. The Vizar factory, near Kyiv's international airport, was seriously damaged in the overnight strikes, an AFP journalist saw…

Reuters

Ukraine's prime minister, finance officials to visit Washington next week

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and top Ukrainian finance officials will visit Washington next week during the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, sources familiar with the plans said on Friday.

Tribune News Service

Bidens report $610,702 in income last year, trim charity giving

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden reported $610,702 in income in 2021 and paid $183,925 in federal and state income taxes, according to their annual tax return released Friday by the White House.

Tribune News Service

Biden shrinks US land open for new oil and gas drilling

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is dramatically curtailing US public land available for new oil and gas development as it seeks to impose more environmental protections and financial limitations on the activity.

Tribune News Service

‘This can’t be allowed.’ Kentucky senator calls for US military patrols after border visit

WASHINGTON — Rep. James Comer said Friday the U.S. should force Mexico to allow the U.S. military to set up checkpoints along the Mexican side of the Southern border in order to stymie the surge of migrants into the country.

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