Biden reminds Russia of looming sanctions
Biden said he agrees with a proposal from the Russian government to continue diplomatic negotiations, adding “we should give diplomacy every chance
More than 1,000 workers fired over New York vaccine mandate
The city sent notices in late January to up to 4,000 workers, saying they had to show proof they got at least
Russian destroyer chases off US submarine near Pacific Islands
The submarine first ignored the demand to come up to the surface, but then left the Russian waters….reports Asian Lite News A
US slams China for supporting Russia on Ukraine
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby also told reporters that US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin plans to leave for Europe on Tuesday for crisis
US relocates its embassy in Ukraine amid Russian threat
The State Department on Saturday ordered the departure of most US direct hire employees from the embassy in Kiev, a decision it
US, S. Korea, Japan call for peace in Taiwan Strait
The statement said that Blinken and Foreign Ministers emphasized their three countries share a common view of a free and open Indo-Pacific,
Biden reaffirms support for Ukraine amid Russian invasion threats
The White House said that during the call on Sunday, Biden made clear that “the US would respond swiftly and decisively, together
US to evacuate embassy in Ukraine
The update came two days after Washington urged all US citizens to leave Ukraine immediately….reports Asian Lite News The US State Department
Pakistan slams US decision of splitting funds
Pakistan opined that utilisation of Afghan funds should be the “sovereign decision of Afghanistan”…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan has questioned the US’
Biden’s ‘splitting plan’ an injustice to people: Afghan central bank
Joe Biden signed an Executive Order allowing some of the frozen assets from the Afghan central bank to be distributed as assistance