Joe Biden

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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NATO Chief Sidesteps Questions on Biden’s Condition

NATO chief Stoltenberg dodged reporters' questions about the condition of US President Biden and whether he thought the leader of the alliance's most important country was fit for re-election.

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Biden Vows Ukraine Will Not Use US Weapons to Strike Moscow

President Biden insisted that US weapons would not be used to attack Moscow after he authorized Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with Western-supplied arms.

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Biden Lets Ukraine Hit Russia With US Arms to Defend Kharkiv

President Joe Biden has lifted restrictions on Ukraine using weapons supplied by the US against targets on Russian territory.

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Biden’s Blurred Red Lines Under Scrutiny After Rafah Carnage

Joe Biden's red lines over Israel's assault on Rafah have kept shifting, but the US president faces growing pressure to take a firmer stance after a deadly strike in the Gazan city.

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Blinken Announces $2B in Ukraine Military Aid in Kyiv

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in Kyiv on Wednesday the release of a further $2 billion in military aid for Ukrainian forces holding back Russian onslaughts across the front line.

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Biden Admin Plans $1B in New Arms for Israel Despite Rafah Threat

US President Joe Biden's administration informed Congress of a $1 billion weapons package for Israel, official sources told AFP.

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Israel Says Biden Threat to Stop Arms ‘Very Disappointing’

Two top Israeli officials criticized US President Biden for threatening to stop certain arms supplies to Israel if it invades the crowded Gaza city of Rafah.

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