Also banning imports of Russian goods. President Biden announced Friday that the U.S., European Union and G7 countries are moving to revoke Russia’s “most favored nation” trade status…
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Iran Nuclear Talks Halt Without a Deal
Russian requirement for an end to sanctions not in U.S. interest. Negotiations to restore the Iran nuclear deal broke off Friday with no agreement, and with no clear…
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Pentagon Affirms Assistance for Ukraine
Russian foreign minister says WWIII would be nuclear. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby announced that security assistance packages would be coming to the aid for Ukraine to help…
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China Responds to U.S. Delegation to Taiwan
Reasserts claim that Taiwan is part of China. President Biden sent a delegation to Taiwan on Tuesday in support of the country and its democracy. Within a day,…
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U.S. and Allies Release 60 Million Oil Barrels from Reserves
Covers deficiencies from cutting off the Russian oil trade. The White House and the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Tuesday that they would be dipping into global…
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U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Belarus
Penalizes Lukashenka administration for Russian support. The Department of the Treasury announced on Friday that they are sanctioning 24 individuals and entities in Belarus. President Alexander Lukashenka has…
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U.S.-Russia Diplomatic Ties Breaking Down
President Biden says attack on Ukraine creates “complete rupture” in political relationship. President Biden announced more sanctions against Russia on Thursday, which were coordinated to be put in…
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U.S. Grant for Nepal Infrastructure Sparks Protests
Tear gas and other crowd control tactics were employed. Hundreds of protesters have been demonstrating in Nepal’s capital of Kathmandu last weekend, showing the public objection to the…
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Trade Representative Publishes Reports of Chinese Noncompliance
WTO agreement for mutual global trade has been ignored. The office of the U.S. Trade Representative published its annual report on China’s compliance with the World Trade Organization’s…
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F-22 Fighter Jets Sent to UAE
U.S. response to Houthi rebel missile attacks. Yemeni Houthi rebels targeted the United Arab Emirates with multiple missile attacks in late January and early February, a recent outgrowth…
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