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American hostage freed from captivity in Africa

Jeffery Woodke, a Christian aid worker, was abducted in Niger in 2016.

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American held hostage since 2016 in West Africa released

Jeff Woodke, an American aid worker, was taken from his home in Abalak, Niger, in 2016.

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With Saudi deals, US, China battle for influence in Mideast

In a matter of days, Saudi Arabia carried out blockbuster agreements with the world’s two leading powers.

Russian fighter jet collides with US Air Force drone over Black Sea

A Russian jet collided with U.S. drone over the Black Sea causing it to crash.

news.yahoo.com

Biden seeks tension-easing call with China’s Xi Jinping

With relations frosty in the wake of spy balloon controversy and with allies’ plan to outfit Australia with nuclear submarines, the U.S. president looks to dial down tensions with Beijing.

washingtonpost.com

GOP senators push bill requiring Biden declassify all US intelligence connected to Wuhan lab, COVID origins

GOP senators are pushing a new bill that would require Biden admin to declassify all intelligence related to the Wuhan lab and links to the COVID-19 lab leak theory.

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Latest in Ukraine: Russia's invasion grinds into its second year (Feb. 27)

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

npr.org

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan: 'No definitive answer’ from intelligence community on lab leak theory

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday that there was no "definitive answer" from the intelligence community on the COVID-19 lab leak theory.

foxnews.com

Classified Energy Department report on COVID's origins rekindles ongoing debate

A new classified report concluded with "low confidence" that it is plausible the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China.

cbsnews.com

After warnings, no evidence China is supplying arms to Russia, U.S. officials say

"China has not moved forward" with supplying lethal weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine, though U.S. intelligence suggests the superpower is weighing such a move.

washingtonpost.com

Sullivan won’t say whether US will back Ukraine in retaking Crimea

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan wouldn't say whether the U.S. would support Ukraine in trying to retake Crimea during a "Meet the Press" appearnce on Sunday.

foxnews.com

Another US agency assesses COVID-19 origin likely a Chinese 'lab leak': report

The U.S. Energy Department reportedly joins the FBI in assessing the COVID-19 pandemic originated from an accidental Chinese lab leak, an update to a 2021 intelligence report says.

foxnews.com

Covid-19 Likely Originated with Lab Leak, U.S. Energy Department Finds in New Report

The Covid-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory leak, according to a classified intelligence report from the U.S. Energy Department.

news.yahoo.com

GOP lawmakers assail Biden for not sending F-16s to Ukraine

Republican lawmakers are criticizing the Biden administration for not sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, as tensions simmer about whether China could send weapons to help Russia.

GOP lawmakers assail Biden for not sending F-16s to Ukraine

Republican lawmakers on Sunday criticized the Biden administration for not sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, as tensions simmer about whether China could send weapons to help Russia in the year-long war.

news.yahoo.com

Zelenskyy responds to China's proposals for Russia's war in Ukraine

The U.S. has expressed concern that China could give lethal aid to Russia in the future.

cbsnews.com

Biden in Poland: US, allies 'will never waver' in Ukraine

President Joe Biden, in Poland after his lightning trip to Ukraine, has declared that there are “hard and bitter days ahead” in fighting off Russia's invasion.

Sneaking a president from DC to Kyiv without anyone noticing

President Joe Biden’s motorcade slipped out of the White House around 3:30 a.m. Sunday.

U.S. alerted Russia to Biden's Ukraine visit for "deconfliction purposes," White House says

"We did notify the Russians that President Biden would be traveling to Kyiv," national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.

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U.S. alerted Russia to Biden's secret Ukraine visit ahead of time

"We did notify the Russians that President Biden would be traveling to Kyiv," national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.

news.yahoo.com

US warned Russia of Biden's visit to Ukraine 'hours' before departure

The U.S. warned Russia that President Biden was visiting Ukraine hours before he departed for the trip, the White House revealed Monday.

foxnews.com

Biden wants ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objects

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is developing “sharper rules” to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects.

US jets down 4 objects in 8 days, unprecedented in peacetime

A U.S. fighter jet shot down an “unidentified object” over Lake Huron on Sunday on orders from President Joe Biden.

White House: Improved surveillance caught Chinese balloon

U.S. officials say efforts ordered by President Joe Biden to strengthen defenses against Chinese espionage helped identify last week’s spy balloon — and determine that similar flights were conducted at multiple points during the Trump administration.

U.S. and India launch high-level defense and tech initiative

Geopolitical concerns about China and Russia form the backdrop of new partnership.

washingtonpost.com

Israeli-Palestinian cauldron tests US as Blinken visits

An alarming spike in Israeli-Palestinian violence and sharp responses by both sides are testing the Biden administration as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plunges into a cauldron of deepening mistrust and anger on visits to Israel and the West Bank this week.

Short on time, Biden sought new Ukraine tank plan to break stalemate

Amid growing discord, a new proposal swayed a reluctant ally, as Germany relented on Leopards and U.S. pledged (eventually) to provide Abrams tanks to Kyiv.

washingtonpost.com

Biden adviser meets Netanyahu amid unease over his govt

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, the highest level meeting between the two allies since Israel’s most right-wing government ever took power last month

washingtonpost.com

Biden adviser meets Netanyahu amid unease over his govt

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, the highest level meeting between the two allies since Israel’s most right-wing government ever took power last month.

US says Iran may be 'contributing' to war crimes in Ukraine

The Biden administration says Iran’s sale of lethal drones to Russia for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine means the country may be “contributing to widespread war crimes.”.

Biden faces Israel quandary with new Netanyahu government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government is vexing the Biden administration as it embarks on policies that U.S. officials fear will run counter to longstanding American goals.

White House hopeful war with China over Taiwan 'never comes to pass': report

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said he believes war with China over Taiwan can be avoided even as tensions remain high in the region.

foxnews.com

Biden's national security adviser is hopeful war over Taiwan can be prevented

In an exclusive interview at the White House, Jake Sullivan spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep. They discussed China-Taiwan tensions, the war in Ukraine, and his upcoming trip to Israel

npr.org

Ukraine live briefing: Explosions in Kyiv, across country as officials say 100 missiles incoming

Explosions were reported across Ukraine Thursday morning, as Kyiv and other officials urged residents to head for shelters.

washingtonpost.com

Ukraine aid opened the floodgates for more Pentagon spending as US eyes Russia, China

U.S. aid for Ukraine has opened the door to a flood of new military spending as officials seek to replenish supplies and prepare for a potential conflict with Russia or China.

foxnews.com

White House Will Be 'Relentless' In Securing Paul Whelan's Release

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan described the administration's commitment to bringing Paul Whelan home as "absolutely rock solid."

newsy.com

China casts long shadow over US-Africa Leaders Summit

With dozens of African leaders descending on Washington this week, the Biden administration is offering a not so subtle pitch in its economic competition with China on the continent: The U.S. offers a better option to African partners.

Biden admin declines to call Viktor Bout a terrorist, says it remains ‘vigilant’ against threat to Americans

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan declined to call Viktor Bout a terrorist despite his conviction for conspiring to kill Americans.

foxnews.com

White House says bringing Marine veteran Paul Whelan home is 'as high a priority as the president has'

The White House said the Biden administration is “bound and determined” to bring Marine veteran Paul Whelan home to the United States; it is “as high a priority as the president has.”

foxnews.com

The Next Afghan-Refugee Crisis Is Right Here in the U.S.

Without congressional action, the tens of thousands of Afghans we evacuated to the United States may be deported in the coming year.

theatlantic.com

G-20 to condemn Russia's Ukraine invasion, urge an end

Leaders of the world's largest economies appear ready to send a strong message to Russia condemning its invasion of Ukraine.

Family says Egyptian hunger-striking activist drinking water

The family of Egypt’s imprisoned hunger-striking activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah says he has started drinking water again.

Across the US, a return to democratic order. Will it last?

There was no violence in the midterm elections last week, and many election deniers lost and quietly conceded.

US, Japan, SKorea vow unified response to North Korea threat

President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea are vowing a unified and coordinated response to North Korea's threatening nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

Biden-Xi summit: What Biden wants, what Xi wants

When U.S. President Joe Biden sits down with China's Xi Jinping on Monday, don't expect concessions from the U.S. side.

Ukrainian police, TV broadcasts return to long-occupied city

Authorities say Ukrainian police officers and TV and radio broadcasts are returning to the southern city of Kherson following the withdrawal of Russian troops.

White House ‘doing everything we can’ to get British-Egyptian released

President Biden’s stopover in Egypt included “intensive consultations” on the case of British-Egyptian political prisoner Alaa Abdel Fattah, the White House said.

washingtonpost.com

Biden pledges US will work with Southeast Asian nations

President Joe Biden says the United States will work with a strategically vital coalition of southeast Asian nations to build a region that is free, stable, prosperous and secure.

Ukraine live briefing: Ukrainians celebrate Kherson gains; Zelensky warns of remaining threat

Russia's loss of one of the first major Ukrainian cities it occupied will have significant strategic implications, the White House said.

washingtonpost.com

Biden says climate efforts 'more urgent than ever' at summit

President Joe Biden says “it's more urgent than ever” to increase commitments to fighting global warming.

‘You Heard the President’: National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan Confirms Administration Considering Musk Investigation

White House adviser Jake Sullivan seemed to confirm the Biden administration is considering investigating Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.

news.yahoo.com

Russia’s Opposition Has No Plan for Ending the War

The failure to offer a credible alternative to Vladimir Putin instead of theoretical visions of a better future just plays into his hands.

washingtonpost.com

Ukraine live briefing: World leaders reinforce support for Ukraine; Russian troops poised for Kherson retreat

G-7 pledges to help Ukraine restore access to energy and water, as U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan makes unannounced visit to Kyiv.

washingtonpost.com

Clinton wants Trump to pay her legal fees after tossed conspiracy lawsuit

Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is asking a federal court to order former President Trump to pay her legal fees over a suit he filed alleging she and others engaged in a conspiracy to undermine his 2016 campaign with accusations of Russian collusion. In a motion filed on Monday, Clinton’s attorneys cast Trump’s suit…

news.yahoo.com

White House invites dozens of nations for ransomware summit

The White House is bringing together three dozen nations, the European Union and private-sector companies for a two-day summit that looks at how best to combat ransomware attacks.

cbsnews.com

White House invites dozens of nations for ransomware summit

The White House is bringing together three dozen nations, the European Union and a slew of private-sector companies for a two-day summit that looks at how best to combat ransomware attacks.

S. Korea in shock, grief as 153 die in Halloween crowd surge

South Koreans mourned and searched for relatives lost in the “hell-like” chaos that killed more than 150 people, mostly in their 20s and 30s, when a huge Halloween party crowd surged into a narrow alley in a nightlife district in Seoul.

Kremlin: Any talks about Griner swap must be confidential

The Kremlin has reiterated that any discussions about a possible swap involving U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner who is serving a nine-year prison sentence in Russia for drug possession must be strictly confidential.

Why Biden’s Block on Chips to China Is a Big Deal

The new U.S. export controls on superconductor technology will hurt Chinese industries. Xi Jinping has only himself to blame.

theatlantic.com

The Democrats’ Midterm Challenge

In competitive races across the country, candidates are downplaying ideology in favor of kitchen-table issues.

newyorker.com

Russian fighter jet fires missile on accident near British spy plane over Black Sea, UK says

A Russian fighter jet fired a missile after malfunctioning near a British spy plane over the Black Sea, the United Kingdom's defense ministry said.

foxnews.com

Biden global strategy tackles China, Russia, domestic needs

The White House has laid out a national security strategy aimed at checking an ascendant China and a more assertive Russia.

Iran's crackdown on protests intensifies in Kurdish region

Iran has intensified its crackdown on Kurdish areas in the country’s west amid protests sparked by the death of a 22-year-old woman detained by the morality police.

'Never ever again:' St. James Island residents take stock of Ian's devastation to their homes

Those with homes on St. James Island say it was a fishing utopia that had just recently finished rebuilding from Hurricane Charley.

news.yahoo.com

North Korea fires a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, South Korea says

So far this year, North Korea has fired 39 ballistic missile tests.

cnbc.com

Biden consults Japan PM Kishida after N. Korea missile test

President Joe Biden spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss their next steps after North Korea conducted its longest ever test launch by firing nuclear-capable ballistic missile over Japan.

U.S. crafting new rules aimed at curbing China’s advanced computing

The United States is preparing to use a draconian export ban called the foreign direct product rule to deprive China of advanced computing chips.

washingtonpost.com

9 NATO members urge support for Ukraine after annexation

The heads of nine central and eastern European NATO members issued a joint statement backing a path to membership for Ukraine in the U.S.-led security alliance.

Iran protests torched Biden strategy of ‘relentless diplomacy,’ but administration refuses to learn

Iran protests torch Biden administration's planned nuclear deal with Iran and the idea of ‘relentless diplomacy.’ But the White House refuses to learn.

foxnews.com

EXPLAINER: How real are Putin's nuclear threats in Ukraine?

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that he won’t hesitate to use nuclear weapons to ward off Ukraine’s attempt to reclaim control of Moscow-occupied areas that the Kremlin is about to annex.

Biden looks to win over Pacific Island leaders at summit

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

Voting to wrap up in Russia-held areas of Ukraine

The final day of voting is taking place in Russian-held regions of Ukraine

washingtonpost.com

Kremlin announces vote, paves way to annex part of Ukraine

Pro-Moscow officials say that residents in all four occupied areas of Ukraine voted to join Russia.

Russia and US in 'very sporadic' talks over nuclear issues, Kremlin says

Russian officials are in "very sporadic" contact with the United States about nuclear issues, a spokesperson for the Kremlin said on Monday.

foxnews.com

Drone attack hits Ukraine; US vows 'consequences' over nukes

An overnight drone strike near the Ukrainian port of Odesa has sparked a massive fire and explosion, hours after the United States vowed to take decisive action and promised “catastrophic consequences” if Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine

washingtonpost.com

Russian military recruiter shot amid fear of Ukraine call-up

A young man shot a Russian military commander at close range at an enlistment office Monday.

Drone attack hits Ukraine; US vows 'consequences' over nukes

An overnight drone strike near the Ukrainian port of Odesa sparked a massive fire and explosion, the military said Monday, hours after the United States vowed to take decisive action and promised “catastrophic consequences" if Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine. This one hit a military installation and detonated ammunition when it struck. Concerns are growing that Russia may seek to escalate the conflict once it completes what Ukraine and the West see as illegal referendums in parts of Ukraine under its control.

news.yahoo.com

Ukraine live briefing: Zelensky responds to protests in Russia as arrests continue

At least 100 people were arrested in Russia’s southwestern Dagestan region during antiwar protests on Sunday, according to the human rights group OVD-Info.

washingtonpost.com

U.S. Warns Russia Of 'Catastrophic Consequences' Over Nuclear Weapons

Jake Sullivan insisted Sunday that Moscow's threats are just the latest indication that Russia is struggling in its war.

newsy.com

Biden unsure if Russia fits ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ designation amid Ukraine war: Jake Sullivan

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said President Biden is not sure whether Russia's actions in Ukraine fit the state sponsor of terrorism designation.

foxnews.com

Officials Say Putin Is ‘Struggling Badly’ Based On Russia’s Latest Actions

Russia's call-up of troops, sham referendums and nuclear threats are "not signs of strength or confidence," the White House's national security adviser said.

news.yahoo.com

US allows tech firms to boost internet access in Iran

The Treasury Department says it will allow American tech firms to expand their business in Iran to boost internet access for the Iranian people.

Biden: Russia's Ukraine abuses 'make your blood run cold'

President Joe Biden has declared that Russia has “shamelessly violated the core tenets” of the United Nations charter with its “brutal, needless war” in Ukraine.

At UN, Truss aims to show UK can still lead on world stage

British Prime Minister Liz Truss is at the UN on a mission to convince the world that she is a steely leader for tough times.

Musk to seek exemption from Iran sanctions for Web access

Elon Musk’s hopes to operate his satellite internet firm in Iran require permission from the Treasury Department, which said Tuesday it welcomes applications to support internet freedom in the country, which is largely isolated from western economies.

One year later, growing global perils as Biden returns to UN

President Joe Biden is confronting difficult issues as he travels to New York this week for the annual gathering of world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly.

Biden meets with families of Whelan, Griner at White House

President Joe Biden met with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American detained in Russia, Paul Whelan.

N. Korea calls UN monitor on its rights issue 'puppet' of US

North Korea has called the U.N.’s top expert on the country’s human rights “a puppet” of the United States.

US: Russia running into problems with Iran-made drones

Russia has faced technical problems with Iranian-made drones acquired from Tehran this month for use in its war with Ukraine.

Biden calls US vets before Afghan withdrawal anniversary

President Joe Biden has called the leaders of two U.S. veterans groups assisting Afghans who have fled from the country on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Israeli defense minister in US to discuss Iran nuclear talks

Israel’s defense minister says it's important that the U.S. and Israel maintain capabilities for “defensive and offensive purposes" as he reiterated Israel's opposition to an emerging nuclear deal with Iran.

With Iranian drones, Russia complicates nuclear deal talks

Russia has obtained hundreds of Iranian drones capable of being used in its war against Ukraine despite U.S. warnings to Tehran not to ship them.

Biden administration responds to Iran's offer on nuke deal

The Biden administration says it has responded to Iran’s latest offer to resume its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, but neither side is offering a definitive path to revive the agreement, which has been on life-support since former President Donald Trump withdrew from it in 2018.

Israel's premier urges West to reject Iran nuclear deal

Israel's prime minister says the West is letting Iran manipulate talks over an emerging “bad deal” to curb Tehran's nuclear capabilities.

US, Iran inch closer to nuke deal but high hurdles remain

The Biden administration is expected to weigh in this week on Iran’s latest offer to resume its compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, but neither side is offering a definitive path to revive the agreement, which has been on life-support since former President Donald Trump withdrew from it in 2018.

Agent: Rushdie off ventilator and talking, day after attack

Author Salman Rushdie has been taken off a ventilator and is able to talk, a day after being stabbed as he prepared to give a lecture.

One year after Afghan war, Biden struggles to find footing

The nearly 12 months since the chaotic end to the U.S. war in Afghanistan haven’t been easy for Joe Biden.

EXPLAINER: Why is China staging drills around Taiwan?

China is staging live-fire military drills in six zones surrounding Taiwan in response to a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island Beijing claims as its own territory.

The downside: US strike shows Afghanistan still terror base

The Biden administration is holding out the CIA operation that killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri as a monumental strike against the global terror network responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks of 2001.

Watching al-Qaida chief's 'pattern of life' key to his death

The seeds of the U.S. counterterrorism operation that killed al-Qaida's leader were planted over many months.

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