US moves to advance prisoner swap deal with IranThe U.S. will release frozen assets and release five Iranian citizens in the U.S. in exchange for the release of American citizens held in Iran.
Biden signs order to protect U.S. military edge in advanced techThe White House is restricting certain investment in cutting-edge tech to make sure it keeps its military advantage.
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Officials want stricter limits on how the FBI uses foreign spy dataIntelligence advisors want the FBI to change how it uses controversial information about foreign nationals while it investigates crimes.
US announces $345 million military aid package for TaiwanThe package is in addition to nearly $19 billion in military sales of F-16s and other major weapons systems that the U.S. has approved for Taiwan.
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US pledges an additional $230 million in new aid for UkraineThe allocated $230 million in aid aims to support Ukraine in revitalizing its economy and facilitating its reconstruction efforts.
Biden welcomes Turkey's agreement to advance Sweden's NATO accessionNATO officials said talks with Turkey's involvement have pushed Sweden's NATO accession protocol forward, after being held up since last year.
Treasury Secretary Yellen criticizes China's treatment of US companiesChina holds the bulk of America's debt, and the U.S. is China's largest trading partner.
The evolution and future of the US-China relationshipAs U.S.-China relations continue to be a major concern for many Americans, the Biden administration faces an uphill battle to de-escalate tensions.
US flies nuclear-capable bombers in show of force against North KoreaThe flyovers are the latest in a series of temporary U.S. deployments of strategic assets in South Korea in response to North Korea's aggression.
US, China tout a productive diplomatic meetingThere were few concrete steps toward policy changes, but diplomats for both countries said they were satisfied with talks.
Blinken makes high-stakes trip to China in effort to ease tensionsThe U.S. plans to calm down diplomatic relations with China and encourage more cooperation on global issues.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken to make high-profile visit to ChinaBlinken will be the most senior Biden administration official to visit China so far.
Santos' bill blocks funding for countries with anti-LGBTQ+ policiesRep. George Santos says there would be exceptions for providing funds if it's "vital to the national security interests" of the U.S.
US halts all Ethiopian food aid citing large amounts of theftA UN agency has found what it calls "widespread" theft in Ethiopia of nearly $2 billion in food aid. The aid has been halted after reports of misuse.
US: Chinese agents had bribe plot to disrupt anti-communist Falun GongMultiple suspected Chinese agents were arrested by U.S. authorities for allegedly forming a bribery plot to disrupt Falun Gong spiritual activists.
US will support training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fightersThe U.S. confirmed it would help train Ukraine's pilots on the F-16 — the first step toward providing upgraded aircraft for its war against Russia.
Israelis rally for 17th week against judicial overhaul plansCrowds of Israelis went to the streets to protest against a planned overhaul of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition.
European Commission reaches agreement to move Ukraine grainA tentative deal has been reached, the European Commission announced, which would 'in principle' get Ukraine grain to multiple countries in Europe.
South Korean president warns Congress of North Korean nuclear threatSouth Korean President President Yoon Suk Yeol warned of global threats while praising the alliance between the U.S. and Korea.
US to dock nuclear subs in South Korea for 1st time in 40 yearsThe agreement seeks to allay South Korean fears over the North's aggressive nuclear weapons program.
Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airportThe Taliban said they have killed an Islamic State group leader involved in a 2021 bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and 170 Afghans.
Tobacco giant to pay historic DOJ settlement for North Korea businessOne of the largest tobacco producers will pay a historic settlement to the DOJ after being accused of doing business with sanctioned North Korea.
Congress to scrutinize Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawalCongress will hear testimony on the contentious withdrawal from Afghanistan, which has prompted criticism of both the Biden and Trump administrations.
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G-7 vows to step up moves to renewable energy, zero carbonThe leaders reiterated the need to urgently reduce carbon emissions and achieve a "predominantly decarbonized power sector" by 2035.
Biden aide, Saudi prince see 'progress' toward Yemen war endThere are signs that the Saudis and Iran-allied Houthis in Yemen are making "remarkable progress" toward an end to their nine-year conflict.
China wraps up days of drills, warning Taiwan after its US visitChina's sea and air drills were meant to warn Taiwan against seeking independence or receiving foreign support.
Pentagon warns leaked Ukraine war documents 'very serious'In the days since a leak of highly classified documents on the Ukraine war, the Pentagon became aware of the matter and is talking with key allies.
Elite Russian defector discloses Putin's fears, health and habitsGleb Karakulov was a member of Vladimir Putin's protective service, then he defected and shared details on Putin with journalists.
US, Taiwan hold a high-level meeting in a message to ChinaLawmakers hope the high-level meeting will boost diplomatic and trade relations with Taiwan.
Blinken demands release of 2 Americans in rare call with RussiaBlinken and Lavrov also discussed "the importance of creating an environment that allows diplomatic missions to carry out their work."
Vice President Harris touts US-African partnerships in 3-nation tourVice President Kamala Harris' week-long tour in Africa seeks to strengthen U.S. ties with key African nations as China and Russia also eye the region.
Should we be nervous about North Korea's nuclear weapon tests?Experts share whether there's a current threat from North Korea, as it has been publicly attempting to expand its nuclear weapons arsenal.
Blinken subpoenaed by top republican in Afghanistan withdrawal probeA GOP chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee has delivered a subpoena to the U.S. State Department for documents on the Afghanistan withdrawal.
US, Canada end loophole that let asylum-seekers cross borderAuthorities from both sides have been eager to end the process that allowed immigrants to pursue asylum cases without using official crossings.
