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US sends $1.3 billion to Ukraine in economic aid: Treasury

Jun 30, 2022 07:30

The United States has announced the delivery of $1.3 billion in economic aid to Ukraine, as the first part of the initial $7.5 billion approved by Congress last month.
NATO steeply downgrades Russia from ‘strategic partner’ to ‘most direct threat’

Jun 30, 2022 06:47

NATO has officially declared Russia the “most significant and direct threat” to the security of its members, marking a radical strategic shift spurred by the Russian military offensive against Ukraine.
Doha talks on Iran sanctions end with sides vowing to keep in touch

Jun 30, 2022 01:05

The two-day negotiations in the Qatari capital to discuss how to remove sanctions on Iran have ended, with the two sides saying they will keep in touch "about the continuation of the route and the next stage of the talks".
NATO formally invites Finland, Sweden to join bloc, Russia calls it 'destabilizing factor'

Jun 29, 2022 11:26

NATO on Wednesday formally invited Sweden and Finland to join the US-led military alliance, in a historic expansion of the 30-member bloc, triggering strong reaction from Russia that called it “a purely destabilizing factor.”
US, NATO to increase military presence in Europe

Jun 29, 2022 04:06

The United States and its NATO allies say they have decided to increase their military presence in Europe in response to Russia's operation in Ukraine, which is now in its fourth month.
Iran: Agreement within reach if US 'in possession of serious resolve'

Jun 29, 2022 01:36

Iran says an agreement in the new round of talks over the 2015 nuclear deal will be within reach if the United States shows serious willingness and act realistically.
More Western weapons for Ukraine to mean longer war: Russia

Jun 28, 2022 14:10

Russia has warned the United States and its Western allies against sending weapons to Ukraine, saying the more weapons arrive in the country, the longer the war will last.
Drop 'Cold War mindset': China warns NATO against destabilizing Asia

Jun 28, 2022 12:22

Beijing warns the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) against attempts to destabilize Asia and spread false information about China, as the Western alliance is preparing a new strategic concept to designate the Asian country as a challenge to its interests.
G7 unveils $600bn infrastructure plan to rival China's Belt and Road initiative

Jun 28, 2022 06:33

The Group of Seven (G7) countries are set to raise $600 billion in funding for advancement projects in the developing world in a move designed to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
JCPOA revival talks to be held in a Persian Gulf country, Iran confirms

Jun 27, 2022 06:36

Tehran has confirmed that the next round of paused negotiations to revive the ailing 2015 Iran deal will be hosted by a Persian Gulf country, following reports by Qatar’s Al Jazeera network and Iran’s Nour News that the involved parties may head to Doha to continue the talks.