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UK's Sunak plans to meet Biden in G20 summit

UK's Sunak plans to meet Biden in G20 summit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday evening and they are set to meet in person at the upcoming G20 Summit in Indonesia, a Downing Street spokesperson said. The leaders discussed the extent …

Saudi Crown Prince questions Biden's mental acuity - report

Saudi Crown Prince questions Biden's mental acuity - report

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman mocks U.S. President Joe Biden in private, making fun of the 79-year-old’s gaffes and questioning his mental acuity, according to people inside the Saudi government. He has told advisers …

U.S. to release 15 million barrels of oil from reserves

U.S. to release 15 million barrels of oil from reserves

U.S. President Joe Biden announced he would authorize the sale of more oil from the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve as his administration scrambles to rein in high gas prices before the midterm elections. …

U.S. asks Saudi Arabia to postpone OPEC decision 

U.S. asks Saudi Arabia to postpone OPEC decision 

The Biden administration asked Saudi Arabia, the de-facto leader of oil producer group OPEC, to delay its decision on oil output by a month, the kingdom said in a statement. The Saudis declined, and in early October OPEC+ announced its …

White House: Biden has no plans to meet with Putin

White House: Biden has no plans to meet with Putin

U.S. President Joe Biden is not currently planning to ask for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, however Washington is ready to consider Moscow’s proposals for a prisoner exchange, White House press secretary Karine …

Biden open to re-evaluating Saudi relationship

Biden open to re-evaluating Saudi relationship

U.S. President Joe Biden pledged "there will be consequences" for U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ announced last week that it would cut its oil production target over U.S. objections. John Kirby, the White House …

Why Saudi Arabia rebuffed Biden’s pleas for more oil

Why Saudi Arabia rebuffed Biden’s pleas for more oil

The US has accused Saudi Arabia of siding with Russia after it led OPEC+ in a shock decision to slash crude output, keeping oil prices high at a time of global concern about inflation. The world’s largest oil exporter insists the decision …

Biden disappointed by 'shortsighted' OPEC+ cut

Biden disappointed by 'shortsighted' OPEC+ cut

U.S. President Joe Biden called on his administration and Congress to explore ways to boost U.S. energy production and reduce OPEC's control over energy prices after the cartel's "shortsighted" production cut, the White House …

Biden confirms he'll run for president again

Biden confirms he'll run for president again

U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly told the Rev. Al Sharpton he is going to run for reelection in 2024, an official of Sharpton’s National Action Network told NBC News. Biden, 79, made the remark while posing for a …

U.S. preparing new sanctions against Iran

U.S. preparing new sanctions against Iran

The United States will impose new sanctions against Iranian officials, whom Washington considers involved in violence against protesters this week, U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement Monday. "I remain gravely concerned …

Biden to nominate Lynne Tracy as U.S. envoy to Russia

Biden to nominate Lynne Tracy as U.S. envoy to Russia

U.S. President Joe Biden plans to nominate U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Lynne Tracy as an U.S. Ambassador to Russia, CNN reported citing its sources. According to CNN, the Biden Administration hopes that the U.S. Senate will promptly …

Biden and Truss commit to stand up against Russia, Iran, China

Biden and Truss commit to stand up against Russia, Iran, China

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke by phone on Tuesday to congratulate new British Prime Minister Liz Truss and both leaders promised to strengthen their relationship as they stand together against Russia, Iran and China. The prime …

U.S. to announce its next ambassador to Russia soon

U.S. to announce its next ambassador to Russia soon

The US administration plans to announce the US next ambassador to Russia in the near future to succeed John Sullivan, who has completed his tenure as ambassador, a State Department spokesperson said on Sunday. "We intend to …

U.S. and China planning Biden, Xi meeting

U.S. and China planning Biden, Xi meeting

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are planning on meeting in person at some point, National Security Council coordinator John Kirby told reporters, but it remains unclear when the meeting will take …

Biden plans to approve $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan - report

Biden plans to approve $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan - report

The Biden administration plans to ask the U.S. Congress to approve an estimated $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles, Politico reported, citing sources, amid heightened tensions with …

Biden spent record number of days of presidency on vacation

Biden spent record number of days of presidency on vacation

The National Committee of the Republican Party estimated that US President Joe Biden has rested for 228 days during his time in office. "Today is Biden's 93rd day of rest this year. Since taking office, Biden has spent 228 days …