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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘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

The Guardian - US

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Reuters

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’

The Guardian - AU

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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.

Reuters

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.

Tribune News Service

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

On April 1, the Maryland General Assembly referred a constitutional amendment to the ballot that would legalize marijuana for adults 21 or older beginning in July 2023. If voters approve the amendment, Maryland would join 18 states and Washington, D.C., in legalizing marijuana for recreational use.

Ballotpedia

Russia warns U.S. to stop arming Ukraine - Washington Post

Russia has warned the United States that there will be "unpredictable consequences" if Washington keeps arming Ukraine, The Washington Post reported on Friday.

Reuters

China holds military exercises as US legislators visit Taiwan

Amid ongoing tensions with Washington, Beijing criticises US legislators’ visit to Taipei as ‘deliberately provocative’.

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Twitter adopts 'poison pill' defence against Musk buyout bid

WASHINGTON: Twitter moved Friday to defend itself against Elon Musk's $43 billion hostile takeover bid, announcing a plan that would allow shareholders to purchase additional stock.

Al Jazeera

Russia warns US against providing weapons to Ukraine: Reports

Russia says US, NATO weapons shipments to Ukraine could lead to ‘unpredictable consequences’, Washington Post reports.

Reuters

Zelenskiy asked Biden to designate Russia a 'state sponsor of terrorism' - Washington Post

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently made a direct appeal to U.S. President Joe Biden for the United States to designate Russia a "state sponsor of terrorism," the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing people familiar with their conversation.

Al Jazeera

What Pakistan’s political shakeup means for relations with US

Pakistan’s new PM will need to mend ties with Washington after Imran Khan’s claims of foreign interference, experts say.

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The Guardian - US

Zelenskiy reportedly asks Biden to name Russia a state sponsor of terrorism – as it happened

Washington Post reports request made in recent phone call between two leaders – follow the day’s news

Chicago Tribune

Superbugs are a major threat. Washington should prioritize antibiotic development now

We don’t know when the next pandemic will strike. But we have a good idea of where it’ll start — in hospitals.

Bangkok Post

N Korea-tied hackers executed $620m crypto heist: FBI

WASHINGTON: North Korean-tied hackers were responsible for a US$620-million cryptocurrency heist last month targeting players of the popular Axie Infinity game, US authorities said Thursday.

Salon

When mice vape, flavor matters

Curiously, different JUUL flavors seemed to have different (negative) effects on mice in a novel e-cigarette study

Reuters

Japan, U.S. to hold finance ministers' meeting next week - Kyodo

Japan and the United States are likely to hold a bilateral finance ministers' meeting next week on the sidelines of the Group of 20 gathering to be held in Washington, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday.

Axios

Elon Musk's saga reveals how core Twitter is to U.S. politics

Musk's Twitter takeover bid sent shockwaves through Washington, around the country, and the world.

Los Angeles Times

Feinstein defends herself amid new questions about her capabilities in Senate job

WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein pushed back Thursday on a news report that renewed questions about her age and capacity to fulfill the job responsibilities of the Senate.

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