DARK SECRETS: 4 - The Real Truth

West's message on war gets lost

Here in New Delhi, policymakers are beginning to worry. India's long-awaited presidency of the G-20 grouping is turning out to be even more difficult than they anticipated.

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023

Republicans see conflict in Biden push for critical minerals - Roll Call

Biden administration decisions to block major mining projects have drawn Republican criticism that the U.S. can’t meet its own demand. 

Roll Call · Feb 28, 2023

What is China’s peace proposal on how to end Ukraine war?

China offers 12-point proposal to end war

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

China ‘spy’ balloon was in US airspace three times during Trump presidency, officials say

The discovery of the most recent ‘spy’ aircraft spark diplomatic crisis

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Morocco, US Discuss Cooperation in Security, Regional Defense

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken held a telephone conversation with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, during which he praised Morocco's commitment to peace and security in the Middle East region. Blinken tweeted that they discussed the strong bilateral, regional security and defense cooperation. "We also discussed my recent trip…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2023

The Palestinian president and his unfulfilled quest for a state

Mahmoud Abbas spent much of his life before becoming Palestinian president in the shadow of Yasser Arafat, long the figurehead of the Palestinian cause, but he has never secured the same status in the role and has not brought his people closer to statehood.

Reuters · Jan 31, 2023

Antony Blinken urges Israel and Palestine to ease tensions following spike in violence

US Secretary of State urges both sides to ‘take urgent steps to restore calm’

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2023

US Targets 125,000 Refugees Under New Sponsorship Program

The US administration launched Thursday a new program to receive refugees from all over the world, inviting ordinary Americans to directly sponsor the arrival of thousands of displaced people into their communities. The administration targeted 125,000 refugees for the current fiscal year, including Ukrainians, Afghans, and refugees from Latin America…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 21, 2023

Israel Asserts No Change Policy on Ukrainian War Following US Warnings

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen discussed bilateral relations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and regional and international issues, including the war in Ukraine. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that Lavrov called Cohen to congratulate him on his new role. Cohen referred extensively to the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 4, 2023

Senior U.S. delegation to visit China in coming days

A high-level U.S. delegation will travel to China next week to follow up on President Joe Biden's recent talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and prepare for Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit there early next year, the U.S. State Department said on Saturday.

Reuters · Dec 10, 2022