Austin in Israel to meet leaders
Austin is the second high-level U.S. official to visit Israel in two days….reports Asian Lite News Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived Friday
UAE President Receives US Commerce Secretary
The meeting addressed bilateral relations between the UAE and the United States, as well as opportunities to enhance ties in all fields…reports
Panel Urges US to Prepare for Possible Simultaneous Wars
The Strategic Posture Commission released its long-awaited report on US nuclear policy and strategic stability…reports Asian Lite News A Congress-appointed bipartisan panel
Steve Scalise Withdraws from House Speaker Race
A win of only 14 votes by Scalise indicated the deep divisions among House Republicans…reports Asian Lite News US House Majority Leader
Israel Never Alone In Defence: Blinken
Blinken reaffirmed that the US is also working closely with Israel to secure the release of the hostages taken by Hamas…reports Asian
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Biden Call for Safe Corridors and Aid
During a phone call, US and UAE Presidents discussed the importance of coordination among regional and international parties in calling for restraint
UAE, US Seek to Advance Trade & Investment Ties
Both sides also reinforced the importance of building mutual consensus on issues impacting global trade…reports Asian Lite News Dr Thani bin Ahmed
Blinken to Meet Palestinian President Abbas in Jordan
Besides visiting Israel, Blinken is also scheduled to travel to Jordan where he will meet senior officials…reports Asian Lite News US Secretary
Gaza Mediation Talks Supported by U S, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey
Hamas on Saturday launched a surprise attack on Israeli towns adjacent to the Gaza Strip, prompting Israel to launch retaliatory strikes on
Biden’s Remarks on Child Beheadings in Israel Clarified by White House
Another administration official told CNN later that neither Biden nor the administration have seen pictures or confirmed reports of children or infants