Tag: Foreign policy
Flurry of diplomatic contacts fuel Iran deal speculation
WASHINGTON — A flurry of diplomatic contacts and reports of major progress suggest that indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran may be nearing...
Biden to veer from Trump, Obama policies in taking on NKorea
WASHINGTON — The White House says President Joe Biden plans to veer from the approaches of his two most recent predecessors as he tries...
Diplomats from 5 nations resuming Iran nuclear talks
VIENNA — High-ranking diplomats from China, Germany, France, Russia and Britain are set to resume talks Saturday focused on bringing the United States back...
Pentagon chief calls for ‘new vision’ for American defense
NAVAL STATION PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — In his first major speech as Pentagon chief, Lloyd Austin on Friday called for developing a “new vision”...
UN focuses on demand to repatriate foreign fighters in Libya
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council held an informal meeting Thursday focusing on the repatriation of more than 20,000 foreign fighters and mercenaries...
White House completes North Korea policy review
The Biden administration said Friday it has completed a review of U.S. policy toward North Korea and suggested it has limited hopes of brokering...
EU extends Myanmar sanctions, including against junta leader
BRUSSELS — The European Union has extended for a year sanctions against senior officials in Myanmar, including junta leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing,...
Watchdog: US aid to Venezuela driven by more than just need
MIAMI — It was billed as the beginning of the end for Nicolás Maduro. With foreign leaders in tow and the world watching, anti-Maduro...
Kobach signals intent to run for Kansas attorney general
TOPEKA, Kan. — Polarizing conservative Kris Kobach has appointed a treasurer for a run for Kansas attorney general, a strong signal that he plans...
Blinken meets Israeli spy chief as Iran talks continue
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other top Biden administration national security aides met Thursday with the chief of Israel’s Mossad spy...
