Biden signs bill on COVID-19 origins declassification

Biden signs bill on COVID-19 origins declassification

In this file photo taken on February 3, 2021, security personnel stand guard outside the Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan as members of the World Health Organization (WHO) team investigating the origins of the COVID-19 coronavirus make a visit to the institute in Wuhan in China’s central Hubei province. President Joe Biden on March […]

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Elizabeth Jones appointed Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at U.S. Embassy in New Delhi

Elizabeth Jones appointed Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at U.S. Embassy in New Delhi

Elizabeth Jones, 74, who was the coordinator for Afghan relocation efforts recently, will depart to New Delhi soon, the State Department said in an announcement on October 24. Elizabeth Jones, 74, who was the coordinator for Afghan relocation efforts recently, will depart to New Delhi soon, the State Department said in an announcement on October […]

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Iran activists call for new mass protests as U.S. President Joe Biden voices support

Iran activists call for new mass protests as U.S. President Joe Biden voices support

The protesters drew support from the U.S. President Joe Biden, who said he was “stunned” by the mass demonstrations, now in their fifth week. The protesters drew support from the U.S. President Joe Biden, who said he was “stunned” by the mass demonstrations, now in their fifth week. Iranian activists called for fresh nationwide protests […]

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U.S. announces new 5 million security package for Ukraine

U.S. announces new $625 million security package for Ukraine

The latest package includes High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, artillery systems ammunition, and armored vehicles The latest package includes High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, artillery systems ammunition, and armored vehicles The U.S. announced plans on Tuesday to provide an additional $625 million in military aid to Ukraine, a package that includes […]

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TikTok inching toward U.S. security deal to avoid sale, reports NYT

TikTok inching toward U.S. security deal to avoid sale, reports NYT

TikTok has long faced scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers, who have questioned the Chinese-owned app’s safeguards of user data TikTok has long faced scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers, who have questioned the Chinese-owned app’s safeguards of user data U.S. lawmakers and TikTok are hammering out a plan, under which the short-form video app would make changes to […]

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President Yoon Suk Yeol accuses South Korea’s media of damaging its alliance with United States

President Yoon Suk Yeol accuses South Korea’s media of damaging its alliance with United States

The accusation was made after a TV broadcaster released a video suggesting that South Korean President Yoon insulted U.S. Congress members following a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in New York last week. The accusation was made after a TV broadcaster released a video suggesting that South Korean President Yoon insulted U.S. Congress members […]

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No plan to meet Joe Biden at U.N. General Assembly: Iran President Ebrahim Raisi

No plan to meet Joe Biden at U.N. General Assembly: Iran President Ebrahim Raisi

The Iranian President called his appearance at the United Nations an opportunity to explain to the world about alleged “malice” that unspecified nations and world powers have toward Iran. The Iranian President called his appearance at the United Nations an opportunity to explain to the world about alleged “malice” that unspecified nations and world powers […]

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President Joe Biden’s curbs on chips to China part of broader effort

President Joe Biden’s curbs on chips to China part of broader effort

The U.S. notice to chipmakers could harm Chinese firms’ ability to carry out advanced work like image recognition and hamper Nvidia’s business in the country The U.S. notice to chipmakers could harm Chinese firms’ ability to carry out advanced work like image recognition and hamper Nvidia’s business in the country Chip designer Nvidia Corp. this […]

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Biden says Trumpism threatens democracy in his prime-time speech

Biden says Trumpism threatens democracy in his prime-time speech

President Joe Biden sounded an alarm about what he views as extremist threats to the nation’s democracy from the restive forces of Trumpism President Joe Biden sounded an alarm about what he views as extremist threats to the nation’s democracy from the restive forces of Trumpism President Joe Biden sounded an alarm on Thursday night […]

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U.S. President Joe Biden calls veterans before Afghanistan withdrawal anniversary

U.S. President Joe Biden calls veterans before Afghanistan withdrawal anniversary

Joe Biden spoke to the leaders of AfghanEvac and Honour the Promise groups to express his appreciation for their work resettling Afghan allies in the United States since the U.S. ended the 20-year war in Afghanistan. Joe Biden spoke to the leaders of AfghanEvac and Honour the Promise groups to express his appreciation for their […]

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