Quad broadens its focus
If Quad can maintain its momentum and build further convergences on some of the issues they have identified as areas of cooperation, one would
Diverting $3.5 billion for 9/11 victims is theft, says expert
Biden signed an order to free $7 billion out of more than $9 billion frozen Afghan assets, splitting the money between aid for Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia backs US efforts to stop Iran getting nuclear weapons
Saudi Cabinet members praised US President Joe Biden for expressing “US commitment to supporting the Kingdom in its defense of its lands and citizens
China calls US’ Indo-Pacific strategy ‘resurrection of Cold War mentality’
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the US Indo-Pacific strategy is different from what the US is actually doing in this region…reports
Biden’s plan for Afghan assets evokes anger among Afghans
Terming the decision as “illegal and unfair”, the protesters urged the US to release all of Afghanistan’s frozen assets…reports Asian Lite News A number
Biden reminds Russia of looming sanctions
Biden said he agrees with a proposal from the Russian government to continue diplomatic negotiations, adding “we should give diplomacy every chance to succeed.”…reports
More than 1,000 workers fired over New York vaccine mandate
The city sent notices in late January to up to 4,000 workers, saying they had to show proof they got at least two doses
Russian destroyer chases off US submarine near Pacific Islands
The submarine first ignored the demand to come up to the surface, but then left the Russian waters….reports Asian Lite News A US submarine
US slams China for supporting Russia on Ukraine
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby also told reporters that US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin plans to leave for Europe on Tuesday for crisis talks, reports
US relocates its embassy in Ukraine amid Russian threat
The State Department on Saturday ordered the departure of most US direct hire employees from the embassy in Kiev, a decision it claimed was
