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Don't 'play with fire' over Taiwan, China's Xi warns in call with Biden

Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned against playing with fire over Taiwan in a call with U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday, highlighting Beijing's concerns about a possible visit to the Chinese-claimed island by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Reuters

Fifth Biden, Xi call expected on Thursday as tensions simmer

Taiwan, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and trade expected to be discussed in ‘pretty robust agenda’ for talks.

Al Jazeera

Biden-Xi call expected Thursday with Taiwan threats looming

Taiwan and tariffs are likely to be on the agenda.

Axios

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U.S. says Biden-Xi call expected to cover Taiwan tension, Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are expected to talk on Thursday, a source familiar with the planning said, with Taiwan and Russia's invasion of Ukraine expected to be key agenda items.

Reuters

Two Americans have died in Ukraine, officials say

State Department reports deaths of two US citizens in Donbas

The Independent UK

US accuses Russia of deepening global food crisis – as it happened

We are now pausing our live coverage of the war in Ukraine. We will return in a few hours to bring you all the latest developments.

The Guardian - AU

Putin's "annexation playbook" in Ukraine could leave no path to peace

"The risk appetite of this guy is very different from the risk appetite of Joe Biden."

Axios

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Russia may seek to occupy more territory in Ukraine, says foreign minister

Sergei Lavrov’s televised remarks give signal Kremlin is planning a campaign to annex more regions

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian forces strike key bridge in Russia-occupied south

Ukrainian forces have struck and seriously damaged a bridge that is key for supplying Russian troops in southern Ukraine

The Independent UK

Putin’s Iran Trip Shows How Isolated Russia Has Become, Says White House

Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to Iran this week shows how Russia has become isolated in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, John Kirby, the White House's chief National Security Council spokesman, told reporters on Tuesday. Putin had talks with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Iran on Tuesday, the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

White House Says Russia Laying Groundwork to Annex Ukraine Territory

Russia is laying the groundwork for the annexation of Ukrainian territory and is installing illegitimate proxy officials in areas there under its control as it seeks to exert total control over its gains in the east, the White House said on Tuesday. Unveiling what he said was US intelligence, John…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Moscow says peace talks ‘don’t make sense’ and hints at plans for new annexations – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 147 of the invasion

Putin forges stronger ties with Iran’s supreme leader in Tehran; talks to resume Ukrainian grain exports have ‘moved forward’, Russian president claims

The Guardian - AU

Russia's war aims in Ukraine widen, U.S. says any annexations will be challenged

Russia's military "tasks" in Ukraine now go beyond the eastern Donbas region, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday, as its forces shelled eastern and southern Ukraine.

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The Independent UK

Senate panel OKs NATO expansion, rushing to full Senate vote

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has given easy bipartisan approval to admitting Finland and Sweden into NATO

Axios

White House says Russia planning to annex large swaths of Ukraine

This would be a massive gamble for Vladimir Putin.

Reuters

Putin’s Iran trip shows how isolated Russia has become - White House

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White House says Russia laying groundwork to annex Ukraine territory

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The Independent UK

US says Russia preparing sham vote as pretext to annex Ukrainian territory

‘Annexation by force will be a gross violation of the UN Charter, and we will not allow it to go unchallenged or unpunished’ said National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby

Asharq Al-Awsat

Conflict Over East Jerusalem Consulate Sparks Controversy with Biden’s Arrival

Statements by US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about serious talks to open the US Consulate in East Jerusalem sparked controversy, forcing White House Spokesman John Kirby to deny the information, saying that there was “no change in US policy regarding a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem.” Kirby added that the…

Reuters

No change in U.S. policy on Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem, spokesman says

The White House spokesperson John Kirby said National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan misspoke on Wednesday when he told reporters that the United States wished for a Palestinian consulate in East Jerusalem.

Asharq Al-Awsat

White House: Biden Will Hold Bilateral Talks with Saudi Leadership

White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre announced that US President Joe Biden would meet the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a bilateral meeting during his visit to the Kingdom on July 15 and 16. Biden begins his official…

The Independent UK

Biden trip promotes budding Arab-Israeli security ties

Once-unthinkable coordination between Israeli and Arab militaries is coming into greater focus as Joe Biden heads into his first Middle East trip as president

Tribune News Service

Bezos lashes out at Biden over call for lowering of gas prices

Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos criticized a tweet from President Joe Biden calling for oil executives to reduce gasoline prices.

Benzinga

White House Stalls On Bill Allowing People With Prior Cannabis Use To Work For CIA, NSA And Other Intelligence Agencies

The White House still has not formed an official stance on a bill that bans the federal government from rejecting security clearances required for employment at the CIA and NSA.

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