Joe Biden

Biden Says ‘Discussing’ Possible Israeli Strikes on Iran Oil Facilities

President Joe Biden said he was discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities in comments that sent oil prices spiking.

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Biden Orders US Military to Shoot Down Iranian Missiles Targeting Israel

President Joe Biden ordered the US military to "aid Israel's defense" and shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel.

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A Few Long-Range Strikes by Ukraine Could Shift Tide of War: ISW

Ukraine’s ability to launch long-range attacks on Russia is so effective that even a few successful strikes could reportedly alter the course of the war.

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Biden Approves $567M Defense Assistance for Taiwan

US President Biden approved $567 million in defense assistance for Taiwan as China ramps up political and military pressure on the self-ruled island.

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Trump, Harris, and the Future of Alliance-Based Deterrence Against China

The US-Philippines alliance plays a crucial role in deterring Chinese aggression in the South China Sea, and the outcome of the upcoming American presidential election will significantly impact the future of this alliance.

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US Seeks Clarity From Ukraine on Expanded Use of Long-Range Weapons

Amid mounting pressure to permit Ukraine greater use of donated weapons, the US is seeking more clarity from Kyiv on how this move would impact the dynamics of the conflict.

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Russia Believes US Will Soon Scrap Limits on Donated Weapons to Ukraine

Moscow’s ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said he has reason to believe that Washington will soon remove all restrictions on its donated weapons to Ukraine.

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Why the US and Its Allies Are Losing the New International Hostage Game

The current practice of prisoner swaps, where innocent Western citizens are exchanged for convicted criminals from authoritarian regimes like Russia and Iran, is dangerous and counterproductive.

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US Announces $1.7B in New Security Assistance for Ukraine

The US announced new military aid for Ukraine valued at around $1.7 billion that features air defense munitions and artillery rounds that Kyiv's forces say they desperately need.

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China Says Halted Nuclear Arms Talks With US Over Taiwan Weapons Sales

China said it had suspended negotiations with the US on nuclear arms control in response to Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan.

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