Tag: International relations
Education Department convening summit to help schools reopen
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is convening a summit next week to help get children back into the classroom safely in the middle of...
Turkey says Greek FM to visit Ankara next month
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s foreign minister says his Greek counterpart is set to visit Turkey for talks next month following a meeting of senior...
EXPLAINER: Stakes high as Moscow opens 1st of 3 Afghan meets
ISLAMABAD — Russia is to host on Thursday the first of three international conferences aimed at jump-starting a stalled Afghanistan peace process ahead of...
Biden defends inaction against Saudi crown prince in killing
President Joe Biden defended his decision to waive any punishment for Saudi Arabia's crown prince in the killing of a U.S.-based journalist, claiming that...
Senate confirms Katherine Tai as Biden’s top trade envoy
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Katherine Tai as the top U.S. trade envoy in an overwhelming bipartisan vote on Wednesday . She will be...
UK foreign secretary: Democracy in retreat around the world
LONDON — Democracy is “in retreat” globally and facing the greatest threat since the end of the Cold War, Britain’s Foreign Secretary said Wednesday...
Russia recalls its ambassador to the U.S. for consultations
MOSCOW — Russia is recalling its ambassador to the United States for consultations, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.
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Top US officials weigh North Korea options in talks in Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea — Fresh off a stop in Tokyo, President Joe Biden’s top diplomat and defense chief traveled to South Korea on Wednesday,...
African court orders release of ally of Maduro wanted by US
MIAMI — A regional court in West Africa has ordered the immediate release of a Venezuelan businessman close to President Nicolas Maduro, finding that...
Japan, US to share China concern as ministers meet in Tokyo
TOKYO — Defense and foreign ministers from the U.S. and Japan are to discuss their concern over China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region...
