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Ukraine-Russia war: What is the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and how might the crisis impact it?

Lucrative natural gas pipeline running to Germany under Baltic Sea blocked by chancellor Olaf Scholz in response to Vladimir Putin’s aggression

The Independent UK

Biden says U.S. and world security depend on Pacific security

U.S. President Joe Biden told Pacific island leaders on Thursday that the security of the United States and the world depended on security in their region.

Reuters

Putin set to annex more Ukrainian land as UN warns of ‘dangerous escalation’

The Kremlin said a ceremony will be held on Friday to launch the process of annexing the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia after referendums dismissed as a ‘sham’ by the West

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Blinken likens Russian referenda in Ukraine to attempted 'land grab'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken denounced Russian-backed referenda in Ukraine on Thursday as an attempted land grab that is illegal and violates international law.

Reuters

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar indicates F-16 issue came up with Blinken

At Wednesday’s briefing Mr Jaishankar said the energy fallout of the Ukraine conflict also featured widely in his talks.

The Hindu

Türkiye to Re-inforce Military Presence in Northern Cyprus

Türkiye will re-inforce its military presence in northern Cyprus after the United States lifted defense trade restrictions on Cyprus, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. Speaking in a televised interview with broadcaster CNN Turk, Erdogan said the lifting of the restrictions was "inexplicable in terms of content and timing."…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US has agreed Pacific Islands deal, offering ‘big dollar numbers’

The US is looking to reengage in a region where China has been steadily expanding its influence.

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Antony Blinken suggests all countries set to join historic US-Pacific declaration, despite earlier Solomon Islands refusal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Pacific Island nations have agreed to a "new partnership" with the United States on day one of the leaders' summit and suggests all 12 countries are onboard to sign a historic US-Pacific declaration.

ABC News

India-U.S. relationship not narrowed to bilateral gains: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said overall the India-U.S. ties are in a good place.

The Hindu

US strikes partnership deal with Pacific Island leaders at historic summit

US official says Pacific leaders endorsed joint statement one day after leaked documents showed discord among the group over proposals

The Guardian - AU

EU vows ‘strongest response’ after saying damage to Nord Stream pipeline was ‘sabotage’

The European Union has threatened “the strongest possible response” after claiming that the Nord Stream gas pipeline had been deliberately sabotaged.

Evening Standard

Biden looks to win over Pacific Island leaders at summit

President Joe Biden is set to host Pacific Island leaders for a two-day summit as the U.S. looks to counter China’s influence in the region

The Independent UK

U.S. wants U.N. Security Council to be made more inclusive & increase permanent members: Blinken

The five permanent members are Russia, the U.K., China, France and the United States and these countries can veto any substantive resolution

The Hindu

Must not let current developments jeopardise 2030 Agenda on SDGs: Jaishankar

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said both India and the United States are working in the field of climate change

The Hindu

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Jaishankar raises visa delay issues with U.S.; Blinken says he is sensitive to it

Jaishankar did not specifically mention the H-1B visas issue during the joint press conference

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken Says US Supporting Europe after Nord Stream Leaks

The United States said Tuesday it was ready to help European allies on energy security after leaks were detected on the Nord Stream pipelines and said it was assessing whether sabotage was to blame. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States was looking at reports that the leaks…

Al Jazeera

US keeps target admissions for refugees at 125,000

Move comes despite pressure from advocates to raise the limit as record numbers of people flee war and persecution.

The Hindu

‘We could not agree more’: Blinken on PM Modi’s message to Putin on Ukraine war

The U.S. Secretary of State was referring to Mr. Modi telling Mr. Putin in Samarkand, on Sept. 16, that this was not the era for war.

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US defends arms sales to Pakistan following criticism from India

US defends $450m fighter jet sale to Pakistan as helping to bolster fight against ‘terrorist threats’.

Reuters

Possible sabotage on gas pipelines would be 'in no-one's interest,' says Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that it would be "in no-one's interest" if attacks or acts of sabotage caused gas leaks detected in the Nord Stream gas pipelines amid an energy standoff between Europe and Russia over gas supplies.

Evening Standard

Swedish police open investigation into possible sabotage of Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline

Seismic stations in Sweden, Norway and Finland registered two explosions near the leaks

Reuters

Blinken pledges action to address Indian concerns on U.S. visas

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for a backlog of visa applications from Indian nationals and said the United States had a plan to address it.

The Independent UK

Washington announces more aid for floods-ravaged Pakistan

The United States is boosting aid for Pakistan's flood relief efforts with $10 million, in addition to the already announced assistance of $56.1 million

Reuters

U.S. pushes for 'constructive' India-Pakistan relations

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said late on Monday he had discussed with his Pakistani counterpart what he called managing a responsible relationship with neighbouring India.

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Sweden launches sabotage investigation after explosions reported near Nord Stream pipelines – as it happened

Swedish seismologists says blasts detected near gas pipelines, which are leaking into Baltic sea

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