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Biden announces U.S.-Africa summit for mid-December
President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that the United States will bring together leaders from across the African continent for a major summit in December in Washington to discuss pressing challenges from food security to climate change. “The summit will demonstrate the United States enduring commitment to Africa, and will underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa…
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Biden, 19 Latin American leaders sign migration declaration
U.S. President Joe Biden and 19 Latin American and Caribbean leaders on Friday signed a much-anticipated pact to expand legal pathways for migrants and refugees and provide new funding to assist countries in hosting them. “Each of us is signing up to commitments that recognizes the challenges we all share, and the responsibility that impacts…
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China Warns Biden Not To ‘Underestimate Resolve’ On Taiwan
Beijing on Monday said it was ready to defend its national interests over Taiwan, in a rebuke to US President Joe Biden’s vow to protect the island from any invasion by China. China’s Communist Party has never controlled self-ruled Taiwan but it views the island as part of its territory and has vowed to one…
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Biden: U.S. will defend Taiwan militarily in case of attack
The United States (U.S.) would defend Taiwan militarily if it was attacked, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a news conference in Japan. Biden added that China had no right to seize the island by force. Asked by a journalist whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan militarily in the case of an attack, Biden replied:…
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Putin wants to eliminate Ukraine’s identity, says Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday accused President Vladimir Putin of Russia of trying to destroy Ukraine’s identity. According to Biden, this is as witnessed by Russian bombardments of civilian targets such as schools, hospitals, daycare centres and museums. “I believe what Putin is attempting to do is to eliminate the identity of Ukraine. “He…
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Biden announces new $800m military aid for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden announced Thursday a new package of $800 million in military aid for Ukraine, saying it would help Kyiv in the fight against Russian forces in the Donbas region. The Pentagon said the newest round of US support will include 72 155mm howitzers, 72 armored vehicles to tow them, 144,000 rounds of…