Biden says US will defend Taiwan if China attacks - BBC News

President Joe Biden said the US would defend Taiwan if China attacked, in an apparent departure from a long-held US foreign policy position.

Blinken warns of 'other options' if diplomacy fails on Iran nuclear issue - China.org.cn

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday warned that the United States would turn to "other options" if diplomacy fails to curb Iran's nuclear program, saying "time is running short."

N Korea’s Kim says US, S. Korea threaten peace with arms buildup | Al Jazeera

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country’s weapons development is necessary in the face of ‘hostile’ policies from the United States and a military buildup in South Korea that is destabilising the peninsula, state media reported.

All eyes on US Federal Reserve meeting minutes next week - AA

Global stock markets have been moving in an upward trend, albeit limited, and all eyes will be on the US Federal Reserve's meeting minutes and inflation data next week.

US charges alleged Taliban commander with killing Americans in 2008 - AA

An alleged Taliban commander has been charged with federal terrorism-related offenses in relation to attacks on US troops from 2007 to 2009, the US Department of Justice announced Thursday

US Top Diplomat: Biden to Decide on Sanctions Against India for Purchasing "Dangerous" S-400 - FARS

(FNA)- Describing the S-400 air missile defense system as 'dangerous' for use, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on Wednesday that President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken will decide on possible sanctions against India over the S-400 deal with Russia.

N.Korea's Kim offers to restore inter-Korean hotline, slams US - The Jerusalem post

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is willing to restore severed inter-Korean hotlines next month, but accused the United States of proposing talks without changing its "hostile policy" to the country, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.

US will not normalise or upgrade diplomatic ties with Syria | Al Jazeera

The United States has no plans to “normalise or upgrade” diplomatic relations with the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and also does not encourage others to do so, a US State Department spokesperson has said.

US Democrats introduce bill backing ‘end to Israel’s occupation’ | Al Jazeera

Democratic Party legislators in the United States have introduced a bill affirming support for the two-state solution and calling for “robust oversight” on US aid to Israel to ensure it is not used in human rights violations.

Damascus: US Sanctions Suffocating Syrian People, International Community Must Act - FARS

(FNA)- The international community should step up its assistance to Syria as the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate under US-imposed sanctions which are suffocating the people in the country, Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad warned.

Restoring relations will require ‘time and actions’, French foreign minister tells Blinken

 

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Conditions worsen for Haitian migrants on US-Mexico border | Al Jazeera

Conditions are deteriorating in a camp on the banks of the Rio Grande River where thousands of mostly Haitian asylum seekers have gathered in hopes of getting asylum in the United States, as pressure mounts on President Joe Biden to halt expulsion flights to Haiti.

Angry scenes at Haiti airport as deported migrants arrive - BBC News

Angry scenes broke out at Haiti's main airport after migrants were deported to the country from the US.

Iranian president says his country does not trust US gov't's promises - China.org.cn

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Tuesday that his country does not trust the promises made by the U.S. government, while noting that he seeks effective interaction with all the countries of the world.

A la tribune des Nations unies, l'appel à l'unité de Biden ne passe pas

 

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China’s Xi warns of ‘interference’ as Australia brushes off anger | Al Jazeera

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned against “interference from external forces” in the region, as Australia shrugged off Beijing’s growing anger about its decision to acquire US nuclear-powered submarines, and promised to defend the rule of law in airspace and waters where China has staked hotly contested claims.

“It was a mistake”: US military official confirms Kabul drone strike in August killed civilians

 

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US says France 'vital' after deal with Australia prompts uproar - AA

The US sought Thursday to soothe over a French uproar caused by the Biden administration's decision to strike a submarine deal with Australia that left a previous French contract on the cutting room floor.

Contrats de sous-marins : la France dénonce un "coup dans le dos" de l'Australie • FRANCE 24

 

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AUKUS partnership conceived as Australia's relationship with China deteriorated

 

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