Tag: U.S
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Britain’s PM to lobby Saudi crown prince in bid to offset impact of Russia sanctions
Britain on Sunday defended lobbying Saudi Arabia to up its oil output as energy sanctions on Russia start inflicting a painful toll, after the Gulf kingdom executed a record number of prisoners
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U.S delegation to discuss Ukraine crisis with top Chinese official in Rome
A high-level U.S delegation will meet with a top Chinese official, the White House said as it warned Beijing would face severe “consequences” if it helps Russia evade sanctions over its war in Ukraine.
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U.S journalist killed by Russian troops in Ukraine
Kyiv regional police say Russian troops opened fire on the car of Brent Renaud and another journalist near the capital.
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U.S lawmaker introduces bill to designate Pakistan a state sponsor of terrorism
A U.S lawmaker, known for his support for India, has called for Pakistan to be declared a state sponsor of terrorism
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Iran says U.S has to drop “unacceptable proposals” to avoid delay in agreement
Iran says U.S has to abandon “unacceptable proposals” as the possibility of reaching an agreement due to last-minute Russian demands was thrown into uncertainty.
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U.S rejects claims of sponsoring bioweapons, warns Russia may itself use them in Ukraine
The United States said Tuesday it was working with Ukraine to prevent Russian forces from seizing biological research materials in the country.
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Saudi, Emirati leaders decline Calls with Biden during Ukraine crisis
The White House tried unsuccessfully to talk to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Both leaders refrained from speaking to Biden.
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China asks U.S to release details about its alleged biological labs in Ukraine
China asked Washington to release “relevant details as soon as possible” regarding alleged US biological laboratories in Ukraine
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U.S rejects Poland’s offer to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine
The United States has rejected Poland’s offer to send its MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine via a US airbase in Germany, saying the proposal raised “serious concerns” for the entire NATO alliance
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UK to phase out Russian oil imports by end of 2022
Britain will phase out imports of Russian oil and oil products by the end of 2022, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday, joining other nations including the United States in reducing their energy dependency on Russia