• 25 November, 2024
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White House says deeply concerned about reported Russian military buildup on Ukraine’s border

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday the White House remains "deeply concerned" about heightened rhetoric around a reported Russian military buildup…

White House calls on Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The White House on Friday called on Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine, saying it has raised its concerns about Moscow's military buildup directly. "We also continue to…

U.S. President Biden to hold meeting with leaders from Africa in 2022 -White House

(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will hold a meeting with leaders from Africa in 2022 which would focus on building global partnerships and alliances, the White House said in…

U.S. cooperation with partners causing China ‘heartburn’ -Campbell

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Expanded U.S. cooperation with partners is causing China "heartburn" and Chinese President Xi Jinping made clear to President Joe Biden in a virtual meeting that Washington's work to…

Wielding Fresh Leverage, Iran to Play Hardball at Nuclear Talks

Iran will adopt an uncompromising stance when it resumes nuclear talks with major powers, betting it has the leverage to win wide sanctions relief in return for curbs on its…

By PTI and Chanakya Forum

Ortega Win: A New Blow to Biden’s Central America Strategy

U.S. President Joe Biden's efforts to tackle migration from Central America by promoting the rule of law took a hit with the contentious re-election of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, the…

By PTI and Chanakya Forum

U.S. prepares sanctions, pressure on Nicaragua after election -officials

By Matt Spetalnick and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration is prepared to impose further sanctions and ratchet up diplomatic pressure on Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's government following elections…

Biden likely to head to COP26 without a final U.S. climate deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden is expected to head to Europe without an agreement on measures to combat climate change as chances dimmed that deeply divided Democrats in Congress would…

Biden administration issues sharpest rebuke yet to Israel over settlements

By Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Tuesday said it strongly opposed Israel's plans for Jewish settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank as damaging…

White House in contact with Gulf countries about Sudan takeover -Sullivan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration is looking at a full range of economic tools to respond to the military takeover in Sudan and has been in close contact with Gulf…

U.S. National Security Advisor met representatives of Myanmar’s shadow government

(Reuters) - U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met on Monday with representatives of Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG), set up by opponents of army rule, the White House said…

White House repeats no Taiwan policy change; experts see Biden gaffe

By Jeff Mason and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Friday reiterated that Joe Biden was not signaling a change in U.S. policy toward Taiwan when he…