- 15 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National Securitybiden
Germany’s Scholz, U.S. President to discuss Ukraine-Russia, China next week
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and U.S. President Joe Biden will discuss the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, China and the Group of Seven when they meet in Washington D.C. next…
Biden plans ‘several’ stops on Asia trip, region to remain focus -U.S. official
By David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Joe Biden plans several stops during a visit to Asia this spring, which will be his first to the region as president…
Biden says Russia to face consequences if it attacked Ukraine, keeps diplomatic option open
(Reuters) - President Joe Biden said Russia would face "swift and severe consequences" from the U.S. and its allies if Moscow attacked Ukraine, but he also kept the path of…
USA reportedly place on hold the appointment of Masood Khan as Pakistan’s Ambassador to United States citing terror links
The US State Department has reportedly placed a pause on approving Masood Khan as the new Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States. US Congressman Scott Perry has written to…
Risk of Ukraine energy shock poses fresh test for pragmatic Qatar emir
By Michael Georgy DUBAI (Reuters) - Qatar's crisis solving skills face a new diplomatic challenge on Monday when its emir meets President Joe Biden to examine a possible role for…
Biden calls on Taliban to release American hostage
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday called on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to release a U.S. civil engineer who was abducted two years ago and is believed to…
Biden administration set to deny $130 million in military aid to Egypt, U.S. officials say
By Humeyra Pamuk, Simon Lewis and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration is set to deny $130 million of military aid to Egypt over human rights concerns, U.S. State…
U.S., Qatar to discuss energy security during emir’s Washington visit
WASHINGTON/DOHA (Reuters) - Qatar's ruling emir will hold talks with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Jan. 31 on a range of issues that will include global…
U.S. should consider ‘safe harbor’ from Russia sanctions for some companies – trade group
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A trade group representing Chevron, General Electric and other big U.S. corporations that do business in Russia is asking the White House to consider giving U.S. companies…
Biden to speak with European leaders to discuss Russia-Ukraine tensions
(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will speak with European leaders on Monday to discuss the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, including Russia's military buildup on Ukraine’s borders, the…
China accuses U.S., Japan of smearing it ‘baselessly’
BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing has issued a strongly-worded complaint to the United States and Japan for "baselessly" attacking China at a virtual meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese…
Japan and U.S. to start new ‘2 plus 2’ dialogue for economic issues -Kyodo
TOKYO (Reuters) - The United States and Japan will initiate a new "2 plus 2" dialogue that will cover economic and diplomatic issues, Kyodo reported, citing a Japan government official.…
