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Zelenskyy pleads for Ukraine aid at Capitol and White House, says to US: Our fight is yours

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Americans his country is fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned for Congress to approve more assistance to fight Russia’s invasion

Zelenskyy pleads for Ukraine aid at Capitol and White House, says to US: Our fight is yours
MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden takes a tougher stance on Israel's 'indiscriminate bombing' of Gaza

President Joe Biden is speaking out about the Israel-Hamas war and warning that Israel is losing international support because of what he calls “indiscriminate bombing" of Gaza

Biden takes a tougher stance on Israel's 'indiscriminate bombing' of Gaza
MidEast|News|US|World

Families of American hostages in Gaza say Biden reaffirms commitment to freeing their loved ones

President Joe Biden has hosted family members of some of the eight Americans believed still held captive in Gaza, assuring them his administration won't stop working to get their loved ones home

Families of American hostages in Gaza say Biden reaffirms commitment to freeing their loved ones
News|Political|US

Biden tackles Trump and touts economic progress in Milwaukee visit

President Joe Biden is swiping at Donald Trump and touting his administration's progress during a visit to Milwaukee

Biden tackles Trump and touts economic progress in Milwaukee visit
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

President Biden denounces Trump as 'doubling down' on support for insurrection

President Joe Biden says it's “self-evident" that Donald Trump is an insurrectionist but demurs on whether he should be barred from the ballot in next year's election

President Biden denounces Trump as 'doubling down' on support for insurrection
Business|Economy|News|US|World

Biden signs an executive order aimed at financial facilitators of the Russian defense industry

President Joe Biden signed a new executive order aimed at targeting financial facilitators of the Russian defense industry

Biden signs an executive order aimed at financial facilitators of the Russian defense industry
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Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops wounded in drone attack in Iraq

U.S. President Joe Biden has ordered retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three United States servicemembers were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq

Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops wounded in drone attack in Iraq
Asia|Business|Economy|News

US companies are picky about investing in China. The exceptions? Burgers and lattes

It was a tumultuous 2023 for the Chinese economy

US companies are picky about investing in China. The exceptions? Burgers and lattes
MidEast|News|World

US warns Houthis to cease attacks on Red Sea vessels or face potential military action

The United States and 12 allies have given what amounts to a final warning to Houthi rebels, telling the militants to cease their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea or face potential targeted military action

US warns Houthis to cease attacks on Red Sea vessels or face potential military action
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Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles, US says

The White House says U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russia has acquired ballistic missiles from North Korea and is seeking close-range ballistic missiles from Iran as Moscow struggles to replenish arms for its war with Ukraine

Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles, US says
MidEast|News|US|World

US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships to avoid parts of Red Sea

The U.S. military has struck another Houthi-controlled site in Yemen that it had determined was putting commercial vessels in the Red Sea at risk

US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships to avoid parts of Red Sea
MidEast|News|Political|World

US to relist Yemen's Houthis as specially designated global terrorists, AP sources say

The Biden administration is expected to soon announce plans to redesignate Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen as a specially designated global terrorists

US to relist Yemen's Houthis as specially designated global terrorists, AP sources say
MidEast|News|World

US pledges new sanctions over Houthi attacks will minimize harm to Yemen's hungry millions

The United States has put Yemen’s Houthis rebels back on its list of specially designated global terrorists

US pledges new sanctions over Houthi attacks will minimize harm to Yemen's hungry millions
News|US|World

Biden brings congressional leaders to White House at pivotal time for Ukraine aid and US border deal

A meeting between President Joe Biden, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other officials highlights the precarious nature of the complex talks to unlock aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies

Biden brings congressional leaders to White House at pivotal time for Ukraine aid and US border deal
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

US forces strike Houthi sites in Yemen as Biden says allied action hasn't yet stopped ship attacks

U.S. forces have conducted a fifth strike against Iranian-backed Houthi rebel military sites in Yemen

US forces strike Houthi sites in Yemen as Biden says allied action hasn't yet stopped ship attacks
News|Political|US|World

Biden and Netanyahu have finally talked, but their visions still clash for ending Israel-Hamas war

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally have spoken by phone after a glaring, nearly four-week gap in direct communication

Biden and Netanyahu have finally talked, but their visions still clash for ending Israel-Hamas war
Crime|MidEast|News|US|World

US warned Iran that ISIS-K was preparing attack ahead of deadly Kerman blasts, a US official says

The U.S. government privately warned Iran that the Islamic State group’s affiliate in Afghanistan was preparing to carry out a terrorist attack before bombings in Kerman earlier this month killed 95 people

US warned Iran that ISIS-K was preparing attack ahead of deadly Kerman blasts, a US official says
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Biden calls regional partners ahead of CIA chief's meeting in push for another Gaza hostage deal

President Joe Biden has spoken with his Egyptian and Qatari counterparts ahead of a trip by his CIA director meant to press toward a deal to secure the release of more hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a pause to fighting in Gaza

Biden calls regional partners ahead of CIA chief's meeting in push for another Gaza hostage deal
MidEast|News|US|World

US sees signs of progress on deal to release hostages, bring temporary pause to Israel-Hamas war

U.S. negotiators are making progress on a potential agreement in which Israel would pause military operations against Hamas in Gaza for two months in exchange for the release of more than 100 hostages who were captured in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel

US sees signs of progress on deal to release hostages, bring temporary pause to Israel-Hamas war
News|Political|US|World

Biden speaks to families of US troops killed in Jordan, will attend dignified transfer of remains

President Joe Biden has spoken with the families of the three American service members killed in a drone attack in Jordan that his administration has pinned on Iran-backed militia groups

Biden speaks to families of US troops killed in Jordan, will attend dignified transfer of remains
News|World

Biden will issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in West Bank

President Joe Biden’s is expected to issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank who've been attacking Palestinians in the occupied territory

Biden will issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in West Bank
News|Political|Technology|US

US to roll out visa restrictions on people who misuse spyware to target journalists, activists

The Biden administration is rolling out a new policy that will allow it to impose visa restrictions on foreign individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware

US to roll out visa restrictions on people who misuse spyware to target journalists, activists
News|US|World

Biden is sending aides to Michigan to see Arab American and Muslim leaders over the Israel-Hamas war

President Joe Biden is sending several senior aides to Michigan to meet with Arab American and Muslim leaders

Biden is sending aides to Michigan to see Arab American and Muslim leaders over the Israel-Hamas war
Election|News|US

Takeaways from the special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documents

The special counsel's report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents is out and it's not great news for the president on multiple fronts

Takeaways from the special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documents
Europe|News|Political|World

Biden hosting Germany's Scholz as Europe grows anxious about Ukraine funding impasse in Washington

President Joe Biden is hosting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for talks as anxiety grows in Europe about an impasse in Congress over new aid for Ukraine

Biden hosting Germany's Scholz as Europe grows anxious about Ukraine funding impasse in Washington

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