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Qatar’s emir set for first White House meeting with Biden

Talks come as tensions with Russia put renewed focus on natural gas market and as US looks to next steps in Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2022

Trump Facing Legal, Political Headwinds as He Eyes Comeback

As he prepared to tee off at one of his Florida golf courses, a fellow player introduced Donald Trump as the “45th president of the United States.” “45th and 47th,” Trump responded matter-of-factly, before hitting his drive. The quip — a moment of levity on the links captured on shaky…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2022

Electric cars on show in Washington as Biden pushes for green revolution

Auto show dedicates entire pavilion to electric vehicles but experts say more charging stations are needed for Biden’s goal to be realized

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2022

In wildfire ‘pivot,’ experts question federal focus

WASHINGTON — A series of forest fires burned 3 million acres in Idaho, Montana and Washington over two days in 1910, prompting a new firefighting era.

Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2022

What next for world powers in war-torn Libya?

The presence of both Turkish and Russian forces in the North African country is deeply unsettling to European powers.

Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2022

Fox host on Kamala's "female problem"

Watters made the remark during a discussion about Harris claiming she felt she was in a "bubble" in Washington D.C.

Salon · Jan 29, 2022

Egypt, US Exchange Views on Region’s Crises

Egypt and the United States have stressed continuous coordination to achieve stability in the region. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed bilateral ties during a phone call. Spokesman for the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Ahmed Hafez, said the two ministers discussed reinforcing bilateral relations. They…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 29, 2022

Taiwan VP meets U.S. house speaker as ends overseas trip

Taiwan Vice President William Lai wrapped up his visit to the United States and Honduras with a virtual meeting with U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in a further show of support from Washington for the Chinese-claimed island.

Reuters · Jan 29, 2022

Rights groups warn Biden against re-blacklisting Yemen’s Houthis

Labelling rebels ‘terrorists’ would disrupt flow of aid and basic goods to war-torn Yemen, advocates warn US president.

Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2022

Trump facing legal, political headwinds as he eyes comeback

Former President Donald Trump is already declaring himself the 45th and 47th president of the United States

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2022