Blinken Warns African Countries Against Doing Business With China The US views China's infrastructure projects as a threat to American influence
US Coast Guard Cutter Enters Black Sea, Stoking Tensions With Russia Russia said its Black Sea fleet is monitoring the actions of the US vessel
Pentagon Says It’s Looking at ‘Contractual’ Support for Afghan Military After Pull Out The US envoy for Afghanistan said Washington is helping Kabul replace departing US contractors
US Orders Drawdown of Staff at Afghanistan Embassy The State Department ordered staff whose 'functions can be performed elsewhere' to leave Kabul
Iran’s Zarif Complains of IRGC Influence on Foreign Policy in Leaked Recording Zarif said he was left in the dark on IRGC operations and that the US knew about Iran's planned retaliation for Soleimani's assassination before he did
US Warship to Join UK Fleet in Tour of Indo-Pacific With Eye on China Britain's HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier will lead a strike group and visit India, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea
Putin and Biden Agree to Hold Summit This Summer Biden has significantly escalated tensions with Moscow through hostile rhetoric, sanctions, and support for Ukraine
Czech President Says Russia Might Not Be Responsible for Explosion Its Diplomats Were Expelled Over Other European countries expelled Russian diplomats in a show of support for the Czech Republic
Report: Israel’s Netanyahu and Gantz Tried to Order Military Operation Without Cabinet Approval Israel has carried out several covert attacks against Iran in recent weeks and continues to frequently bomb Syria
US Deploying 650 Additional Troops to Afghanistan The US is sending more forces over fears that the Taliban might attack departing troops
