Iraq’s Sadr Slams President for Not Signing Ban on Israel Ties
Sadr's comments seem likely to harm Salih's chances of another term
US Pledges $55 Million For Afghanistan Aid, But Sanctions Remain
US sanctions are hampering Afghanistan's efforts to recover from a recent earthquake that killed at least 1,000 people
Iran, US Begin Nuclear Talks in Qatar
EU-brokering indirect talks
Report: Israel To Ask Biden To OK Giving Saudi Arabia Laser Air Defense System
Israel is working on building an anti-Iran alliance with Arab countries
Biden Says US Will Beef Up Military Presence in Europe as NATO Summit Begins in Madrid
NATO is set to agree on an expansion of its forces in Eastern Europe
New US Sanctions Target Russian Gold, Arms Industry
The gold ban is largely symbolic since Russia's gold exports to the West have dried up
Turkey Lifts Objection to Sweden, Finland Joining NATO
Sweden and Finland agreed not to support Kurdish militant groups and to lift export controls on Turkey
NATO To Increase High-Readiness Force To Over 300,000 Troops
The force currently consists of 40,000 troops
US Strike Kills Syrian al-Qaeda Faction Leader
No word on civilian casualties
France Wants Sanctions Eased to Get Iranian, Venezuelan Oil Back on Market
Macron told Biden that Saudi and UAE can barely increase oil production
Qatar to Host Indirect US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Iran sends new negotiators, vows more flexibility
US Expects Biden and Xi Will Speak in the Coming Weeks
Jake Sullivan recently met with China's top diplomat
US, G7 Announce $600 Billion Infrastructure Plan to Counter China’s Belt and Road
The US will contribute $200 billion to the project
Israel, Arabs Agree to Tighten Cooperation Ahead of Biden Visit
Israel, Saudi Arabia see Biden visit importance to regional power
G7 Pledges to Support Ukraine ‘For as Long as It Takes’
The US announced a plan to increase sanctions on Russia in coordination with other G7 countries
