Russia not happy with US response to security concerns
Russia said that this approach together with rhetoric from US officials reinforces doubts that Washington is truly committed to rectifying the European security situation…reports
China forays into Middle East
Experts believe that the visits of Foreign Ministers might prove to be a symbiotic relationship where both China and the Middle East can develop
US warns of a ‘false’ pretext by Russia to invade Ukraine
President Biden says there was still “plenty of room for diplomacy” with Russia to avoid a conflict in Europe, reports Asian Lite News White
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 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
EU mulls stepping up trade ties with Africa, US
The Ministers’ first session of talks concerned the French priority during its presidency of the bloc to enhance trade relations between the AU and
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
