WASHINGTON

August 02, 2021

After years of pushing a narrative of anti-Americanism and Filipino nationalism, President Rodrigo Duterte reversed his decision to void a long-standing defense agreement with the US. Analysts say Manila is in need of American assistance to counter Chinese aggression.

Military

Biden, Iraqi PM to announce end of US combat mission in Iraq

Associated Press

July 26, 2021

President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are expected to announce on Monday that they've agreed to end the US military's combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year, according to a senior Biden administration official.

Energy

US, Germany seal deal on contentious Nord Stream 2 Russian gas pipeline

Associated Press

July 22, 2021

The United States and Germany have announced a deal to allow the completion of a controversial Russian gas pipeline to Europe without the imposition of further US sanctions.

Conflict

Haitians’ voices need to be heard in country’s rebuilding, former Amb Pamela White says

The World

July 08, 2021

Pamela White served as US ambassador to Haiti from 2012 to 2015 and is now with the School of Policy and International Affairs at the University of Maine. She discussed the situation in Haiti with The World's host Marco Werman.

Military

WATCH LIVE: Biden speaks on Afghanistan policy as US withdraws troops

Associated Press

July 08, 2021

US President Joe Biden will deliver remarks Thursday about the future of Afghanistan. The formal address comes after American troops pulled out Bagram Air Base last week, effectively ending US military operations after two decades of war. Watch the address streaming live here on Thursday, July 8 at 1:45 p.m. EST.

Top of The World

US and Afghan presidents to meet in Washington amid troop withdrawal

The World

June 25, 2021

President Joe Biden will meet with Afghan counterpart, President Ashraf Ghani, at the White House, as the two countries prepare for US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. And, Australia's largest city goes into partial lockdown over a spike in the COVID-19 delta variant in Sydney. Also, Palestinians are protesting the death of popular activist Nizar Banat while in Palestinian Authority custody.

Internet

US takes down Iran-linked news sites, alleges disinformation

Associated Press

June 23, 2021

American authorities seized a range of Iran's state-linked news website domains they accused of spreading disinformation, the US Justice Department said.

Top of The World

Biden and Putin begin face-to-face talks in Geneva

The World

June 16, 2021

Top of The World: The summit between President Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin is underway in Geneva. And, Israeli planes struck the Gaza Strip overnight, in the first raid since the fragile ceasefire with Hamas began last month. Also, leftist candidate Pedro Castillo has won the most votes by a tight margin in the Peruvian presidential elections.

Global Politics

Activists look to Congress after Biden requests military aid for Egypt without human rights conditions

The World

June 08, 2021

Egypt has been the second-largest recipient of US military aid since the Camp David Accords in 1978.

Top of The World

Prospects of a ceasefire offer hope to ending violence between Israel and Hamas

The World

May 20, 2021

Top of the World: Officials close to the negotiations between Israel and Hamas say a ceasefire could be announced in the next 24 hours as hostilities continue. And South Korean President Moon Jae-in is on a four-day visit to Washington, hoping to revive stalled talks with North Korea. Also, Russia assumes the chairmanship of the eight-nation Arctic Council bloc, as the US tries to oppose Moscow’s plans to set maritime rules.

WASHINGTON

Philippine president reverses threat to void long-standing defense deal with the US

Biden, Iraqi PM to announce end of US combat mission in Iraq

US, Germany seal deal on contentious Nord Stream 2 Russian gas pipeline

Haitians’ voices need to be heard in country’s rebuilding, former Amb Pamela White says

WATCH LIVE: Biden speaks on Afghanistan policy as US withdraws troops

US and Afghan presidents to meet in Washington amid troop withdrawal

US takes down Iran-linked news sites, alleges disinformation

Biden and Putin begin face-to-face talks in Geneva

Activists look to Congress after Biden requests military aid for Egypt without human rights conditions

Prospects of a ceasefire offer hope to ending violence between Israel and Hamas

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