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Biden pledges support for Ukraine during Zelenskyy call amid Russia’s attempted annexation

The president also announced a new $625 million security assistance package to provide Ukraine with additional weapons and equipment.

Politico

North Korea's latest missile launch is 'destabilizing,' White House says

North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch is destabilizing, White House spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday as U.S. President Joe…

Reuters

John Kirby: Putin calling up more troops for Ukraine war is a 'sign that he's struggling'

The National Security Council spokesperson also addressed Putin's nuclear threats, saying there will be “severe consequences” if Russia uses nuclear…

Politico

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Joe Biden meets with families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

Joe Biden met Friday with family members of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, the first face-to-face encounter the US president…

The Guardian - US

Biden meets relatives of Americans jailed in Russia

Washington (AFP) - President Joe Biden met Friday with relatives of basketball star Brittney Griner and fellow US citizen Paul…

AFP

Brittney Griner's Wife And Paul Whelan's Sister Meet With Joe Biden In Oval Office

President Joe Biden sat down in the Oval Office with Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan’s sister Elizabeth late…

Benzinga

Biden meets Griner, Whelan families at White House

Families are pushing US to secure release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former US marine Paul Whelan, held in…

Al Jazeera

Biden meeting with families of Whelan, Griner at White House

President Joe Biden is meeting with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American detained in Russia, Paul…

The Independent UK

Biden and Ramaphosa vow to strengthen US-South Africa ties

South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa meets Joe Biden at White House for talks on climate crisis, trade and Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera

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Reports of mass graves in Ukraine are 'horrifying' -White House

Reports of a mass grave of more than 440 bodies in the eastern Ukrainian city of Izium that was recaptured…

Reuters

Putin admits China has ‘questions and concerns’ over Ukraine during key meeting with Xi

Vladimir Putin acknowledged China had questions and concerns about the situation in Ukraine

Evening Standard

White House to China: World must reject Russian action on Ukraine

The White House on Thursday urged China not to back Moscow in its war against Kyiv, saying the whole would…

Reuters

Biden quotes Queen Elizabeth in speech commemorating 9/11 anniversary

‘Twenty one years, and we still kept our promise to never forget,’ Mr Biden says at 9/11 commemoration

The Independent UK

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Biden to honor 9/11 victims as shadow of Afghan war looms

President Joe Biden will mark the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Pentagon

The Independent UK

US Secretary Says Iran’s Response ‘Takes Us Backwards’

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Friday that Iran's response to reviving the agreement on its nuclear program is…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden Wants Other 'Options' to Block Iran Nuclear Weapons Capability if Deal Fails

US President Joe Biden wants to ensure that the United States has "other available options" to ensure that Iran does…

Asharq Al-Awsat

White House press secretary ends briefing after Queen’s death announced

‘His and the first lady’s thoughts are solidly and squarely with the Queen today and her family’

The Independent UK

U.S. sees no indication Ukraine grain deal falling apart -White House

The United States sees no indication that a U.N.-brokered Ukrainian grain export deal is unraveling, the White House said on…

Reuters

Mossad Chief Kicks Off Meetings in Washington to Discuss Nuclear Deal

Israeli Mossad chief David Barnea arrived in Washington for a series of meetings with US officials. Upon arrival at Andrews…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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‘Desperate’ Putin could be gearing up to buy ‘millions’ of North Korean shells and rockets, White House says

Russia’s weapons purchase ‘just another indication of how desperate Putin’s becoming’, says US

The Independent UK

Russia buying huge amounts of N.Korean ammunition for Ukraine: US

Washington (AFP) - Russia is buying potentially millions of artillery shells and rockets from communist North Korea to replenish its…

AFP

Iran Threatens to Enrich Uranium to 93% Purity if Deal Stalls

General Mohammad Ismail Kothari, a parliamentary deputy for Tehran, threatened Thursday that his country could increase uranium enrichment from 60…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Demands ‘Unfettered Access’ for IAEA at Ukraine Nuclear Plant

The US is calling on Russia to allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency to stay as long as…

Bloomberg

EU foreign policy chief hopeful on Iran nuclear deal in 'days'

Prague (AFP) - The EU's foreign policy chief voiced hope Wednesday at reviving the Iran nuclear deal within days as…

AFP

US Must Dispel Pelosi’s ‘Negative Influence’ before Climate Talks, Says China

China said on Wednesday that a condition for the resumption of bilateral climate talks with the United States was Washington…

Asharq Al-Awsat