U.S.-Israel tensions boil over as Washington welcomes Netanyahu rival for talks

Tensions between the White House and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government neared the boiling point Monday as Biden administration officials ramped up their public pressure on Jerusalem over the “intolerable” humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip while simultaneously embracing one of Mr. Netanyahu’s most popular political rivals. The Washington Times stories: White House

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President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin to speak Thursday as Ukraine tensions rise

President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to speak Thursday as relations between the U.S. and Russia approach “a moment of crisis,” amid Russian troops massing near the Ukraine border. The two leaders are hoping to ease the tension through diplomacy, but a senior White House official told … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Biden, Putin to hold video call Tuesday amid Ukraine tensions

President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will speak via video call this week to discuss fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and other topics, the White House said Saturday. The White House’s announcement of the call, which is scheduled for Tuesday, comes hours after it was made public … The Washington Times stories: White House

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China-Taiwan military tensions ‘worst in 40 years’ – BBC News

China-Taiwan military tensions ‘worst in 40 years’  BBC News Biden says he and China’s Xi agree to abide by Taiwan agreement  Reuters China should abide by ‘Taiwan agreement’: US president  Focus Taiwan News Channel Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan amid spike in cross-strait tensions  Al Jazeera English US: President Biden Dispatches NSA Jake Sullivan For Talks With Chinese Foreign Policy Adviser  Outlook India View Full Coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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President Biden urges unity in first UN speech amid tensions with allies – BBC News

President Biden urges unity in first UN speech amid tensions with allies  BBC News US President Joe Biden Pledges to Double Climate Financing for Poor Countries  Global Citizen Biden declares ‘new era’ of U.S. diplomacy in U.N. speech  POLITICO Biden Urges Global Action on Climate in First UN Speech  Bloomberg Biden speech at U.N. to stress U.S. focus on ‘intensive diplomacy,’ official says  Reuters View Full Coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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