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Australia PM announces China visit hours before leaving for US to meet prez
Albanese's office also said China agreed to review the crippling tariffs it placed on Australian wine that have effectively blocked trade with the winemakers' biggest export market since 2020
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US President Biden speaks to freed American-Israeli hostages from Gaza
On Friday afternoon, Biden released a statement taking credit for the pair's release and thanking "the government of Qatar and the government of Israel for their partnership in this work
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Hamas attacked Israel in part to stop agreement with Saudi Arabia: Biden
Jerusalem and Riyadh had been steadily inching closer to normalization, with Biden working to help bring the two countries together, announcing plans in September at the Group of 20 summit in India
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Biden requests $105 billion from US Congress for aid in Israel, Ukraine
The request will further seek additional funding for the US-Mexico border and priorities in the Indo-Pacific region
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US to provide full support in recovery to 2 American hostages Hamas freed
These individuals and their family will have the full support of the United States government as they recover and heal, and we should all respect their privacy at this moment, he said
Biden admin proposes changes in H1B visa programme to improve efficiency
The H1B programme helps US employers hire the employees they need to meet their business needs and remain competitive in the global marketplace, while adhering to all US worker protection norms
Israel clears out city near Lebanon amid concerns over two-front war
The Israel-Lebanon border has seen constant, but so far limited, clashes since a war in Gaza erupted two weeks ago
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US commitment to Ukraine a key issue as President Biden meets EU leaders
The U.S. president has cultivated a personal relationship with Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who calls Biden dear Joe
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Biden declares support for Israel and Ukraine is 'vital' for US security
If international aggression is allowed to continue, Biden said, conflict and chaos could spread in other parts of the world
Assessing nature of attacks, checking if Iran is involved: Pentagon
"In the wake of Hamas appalling terror assaults, brutal, inhuman...I want you to know you are not alone," Biden emphasized
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US, its allies working to build better future for West Asia: Prez Biden
US President Joe Biden on Thursday said the US and its allies through innovative projects like the India Middle East Economic Corridor are working to connect Middle East countries to a better future
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President Biden calls for restraint as Israel prepares for ground assault
Amid the violence, President Joe Biden pledged unwavering support for Israel's security, today and always, while adding that the world can't ignore the humanity
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I was 'very blunt' with Israel on humanitarian assistance to Gaza: Biden
The UN agencies have warned that an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in the besieged city of Gaza
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Biden to address US on response to Hamas' attacks, Russia-Ukraine war
This speech will be delivered from the Oval Office at 8:00pm ET, she said. Biden was on his way back from Israel when the White House issued the statement
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Egypt agrees to open Gaza border to allow in 20 trucks with aid: Biden
Biden said he spoke with Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi after his visit to Israel, where leaders there agreed to allow the aid in
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Biden announces $3.5 bn for projects nationwide to strengthen electric grid
Projects to be funded include $ 249 million each for rural areas in Georgia and Louisiana and $ 250 million for a Native American tribe in Oregon
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US govt's assessment shows Israel not responsible for Gaza blast: WH
Our assessment is based on available reporting, including intelligence, missile activity, overhead imagery, and open source video and images of the incident, Adrienne Watson said
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Biden wraps up visit to Israel with warning against being consumed by rage
I understand. Many Americans understand," Biden said, likening the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the US that killed nearly 3,000 people
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US President announces $100 mn in humanitarian aid for Gaza, West Bank
The US President further said that Israel has agreed to move the humanitarian assistance from Egypt to Gaza