State Department spokesperson Ned Price said that
the decision was made after a positive case was
reported among the traveling press corps.
.
While Blinken and senior officials tested negative in Kuala Lumpur on Dec.
15, the Secretary of State called his Thai counterpart to express regret over the cancellation.
.
He explained that in order to mitigate the risk
of the spread of COVID-19 and to prioritize the
health and safety of the U.S. traveling party and
those they would otherwise come into contact
with, the secretary would be returning to
Washington, D.C., out of an abundance of caution, Ned Price, State Department spokesperson, via NBC News.
He explained that in order to mitigate the risk
of the spread of COVID-19 and to prioritize the
health and safety of the U.S. traveling party and
those they would otherwise come into contact
with, the secretary would be returning to
Washington, D.C., out of an abundance of caution, Ned Price, State Department spokesperson, via NBC News.
According to NBC News, the United States has been trying
to solidify ties with the region as China pushes for deeper
trade, integration and major infrastructure projects.
.
On Dec.
14, while speaking at a university in Indonesia, Blinken outlined a strategy for boosting economic ties and improving defense and diplomacy.
.
On Dec.
15, Blinken and Malaysian Foreign Minister
Saifuddin Abdullah participated in a joint news conference.
.
Malaysia's foreign ministry said that
the individual who tested positive
was immediately put into quarantine.
.
The person was not involved and has
not participated in any of Secretary
Blinken's programs in Kuala Lumpur, Spokesperson for Malaysia's Foreign Ministry, via NBC News
EU and US Partner, to Ensure Food Security, and Access to Fertilizer.
Al Jazeera reports that the European Union and
the United States are preparing to launch a new
platform meant to address food security. .
Al Jazeera reports that the European Union and
the United States are preparing to launch a new
platform meant to address food security. .
The move comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine
has curbed access to staple crops and
fertilizers originating in the region.
The move comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine
has curbed access to staple crops and
fertilizers originating in the region.
Here is clearly a need for how to best
align approaches to support these
countries as the EU and US are major
players and international donors, Valdis Dombrovskis, EU trade chief, via Al Jazeera.
There are clearly disruptions
and we need to see how we
are diversifying the supply, Valdis Dombrovskis, EU trade chief, via Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera reports that the new platform will be part
of the Trade and Technology Council established to
strengthen economic ties between the EU and the U.S. .
Al Jazeera reports that the new platform will be part
of the Trade and Technology Council established to
strengthen economic ties between the EU and the U.S. .
Senior officials are scheduled to meet on May 15 and 16 to coordinate their efforts on areas including export controls, semi-conductors and procurement.
The U.S. will reportedly be represented by Secretary
of State Antony Blinken, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Trade Representative Katherine Tai.
The U.S. will reportedly be represented by Secretary
of State Antony Blinken, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Trade Representative Katherine Tai.
The U.S. will reportedly be represented by Secretary
of State Antony Blinken, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Trade Representative Katherine Tai.
While the EU side will include Dombrovskis,
Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s digital affairs chief,
and Thierry Breton, the head of internal markets.
While the EU side will include Dombrovskis,
Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s digital affairs chief,
and Thierry Breton, the head of internal markets.
While the EU side will include Dombrovskis,
Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s digital affairs chief,
and Thierry Breton, the head of internal markets.
The group is reportedly aimed at ensuring
the supply of agri-food commodities,
particularly for developing nations. .
According to Dombrovskis, while the EU is not currently facing
a food security crisis, the new platform could also help curb, "food affordability issues.”.
According to Dombrovskis, while the EU is not currently facing
a food security crisis, the new platform could also help curb, "food affordability issues.”
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Talking about the partnership between India and Russia, the US secretary of state Antony Blinken said that the partnership was a due necessity when the United States was not in a position to be New Delhi's partner.
#Russia #India #USA
Biden Taps Bridget Brink , As New US Ambassador to Ukraine.
Biden Taps Bridget Brink , As New US Ambassador to Ukraine.
On April 25, the White House announced
President Biden has selected Brink, a 25-year career diplomat, to be the new ambassador to Ukraine.
On April 25, the White House announced
President Biden has selected Brink, a 25-year career diplomat, to be the new ambassador to Ukraine.
Brink is currently the U.S. ambassador to Slovakia and has worked in Uzbekistan and Georgia.
Reuters reports that she's also held several senior positions throughout the State Department and
White House National Security Council.
Reuters reports that she's also held several senior positions throughout the State Department and
White House National Security Council.
She also speaks Russian.
A State Department official said Brink's
"decades of experience make her uniquely
suited for this moment in Ukraine’s history.".
Reuters reports that the position
has been vacant since former
President Trump recalled
Marie Yovanovitch in 2019.
Reuters reports that the position
has been vacant since former
President Trump recalled
Marie Yovanovitch in 2019.
It must now be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Over the weekend, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Volodomyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials.
Over the weekend, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Volodomyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials.
Over the weekend, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Volodomyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials.
Amid the trip, Washington announced that
American diplomats will return to Ukraine this week
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US Wants Russia , To Remain Weakened, , Says Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
US Wants Russia , To Remain Weakened, , Says Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Loyd Austin made the comments after both he and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met in person in Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
We want to see Russia weakened to the degree that it can’t do the kinds of things that it has done in invading Ukraine, Lloyd Austin, U.S. Secretary of Defense,
via 'The Wall Street Journal'.
In addition, more U.S. aid was pledged to assist Ukrainian fighters in their battles against the Russian invasion.
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken offered a succinct assessment of the war.
Russia is failing, Ukraine
is succeeding, Anthony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State,
via 'The Wall Street Journal'.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude for the support of the Biden administration for his nation's fight.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude for the support of the Biden administration for his nation's fight.
I would like to thank President Biden personally and on behalf of the entire Ukrainian people for his leadership in supporting Ukraine, for his personal clear position, Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine,
via 'The Wall Street Journal'.
The meeting over the weekend was not without risks for the high level U.S. officials and President Zelensky.
Austin offered an assessment of the chances of a victorious Ukraine and of President Zelensky's focus.
We believe that they can win if they have the right equipment, the right support, Lloyd Austin, U.S. Secretary of Defense,
via 'The Wall Street Journal'.
While he’s grateful for all the things we’re doing, he’s also focused on what he thinks
he’ll need next in order to
be successful, Lloyd Austin, U.S. Secretary of Defense,
via 'The Wall Street Journal'.
A senior U.S. State Department official told members of the press that the expectations are that Putin may choose to accelerate.
I suspect that May is going to be very much in his mind in wanting to show something, so we fully anticipate that he’s going to press the accelerator the best he can, Senior U.S. State Department Official,
via 'The Wall Street Journal'.
We’re trying to be prepared
for everything, Senior U.S. State Department Official,
via 'The Wall Street Journal'
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India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar while addressing a press conference said that India is also entitled to its view of the human rights violations in the US. Jaishankar’s remarks were seen as an answer to Blinken’s statement on India.
#Jaishankar #Bliken #HumanRights
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#SolarFlare #India #SouthEastAsia
Rising Energy Costs, Expected to Drive Inflation , to an All-Time High in the UK.
'The Independent' reports that new data from the Office
for National Statistics will paint a clear picture of the , cost of living crisis , experienced by households across the UK.
Officials at the Bank of England
expect inflation to rise
over 10% in 2022.
According to 'The Independent,' forecasts predict 2022
will see the highest one-year increase since the
Consumer Price Index began keeping records in 1998.
April's rise in prices was reportedly
driven by a surge in energy bills, which
went up 54% for an average household.
A survey by consultancy firm McKinsey found that rising inflation was the largest concern felt by respondents in the UK, followed by the war in Ukraine and the COVID pandemic.
A survey by consultancy firm McKinsey found that rising inflation was the largest concern felt by respondents in the UK, followed by the war in Ukraine and the COVID pandemic.
'The Independent' reports that inflation figures
could affect interest rates set by the Bank of England's, Monetary Policy Committee.
If confirmed, this would place huge pressure
on the Bank of England to continue raising
interest rates at upcoming meetings, Matthew Ryan, Analyst at financial services firm Ebury, via 'The Independent'.
Communications from the MPC have
turned increasingly dovish and largely
muddled in recent weeks, although
we think that upcoming inflation prints
will likely force the bank’s hand, Matthew Ryan, Analyst at financial services firm Ebury, via 'The Independent'.
On May 16, the Bank's governor, Andrew Bailey, said that
the high price of global energy and goods will impact
consumer demand and potentially increase unemployment.
On May 16, the Bank's governor, Andrew Bailey, said that
the high price of global energy and goods will impact
consumer demand and potentially increase unemployment.
The main driver of inflation and
what brings it down is the very big,
real income shock which is coming
from outside forces and, particularly,
energy prices and global goods prices, Andrew Bailey, Bank of England Governor,
via 'The Independent'
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According to the Union Health ministry's data, India added 1,569 Covid cases and 19 Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours.
#CovidIndia #Covid19 #CovidCases #CoronaDeaths
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US Reclassifies Brittney Griner , As ‘Wrongfully Detained’ by Russia.
The WNBA star was arrested and
detained in Russia in February for having
cannabis vape cartridges in her luggage.
The WNBA star was arrested and
detained in Russia in February for having
cannabis vape cartridges in her luggage.
She remains in
Russian custody.
She remains in
Russian custody.
'USA TODAY' reports that on May 3, the U.S. State Department confirmed it has reclassified Griner as being "wrongfully detained" by Russia.
'USA TODAY' reports that on May 3, the U.S. State Department confirmed it has reclassified Griner as being "wrongfully detained" by Russia.
The welfare and safety of U.S. citizens abroad is among the highest priorities of the U.S. Government. [We will] continue to undertake efforts to prove appropriate support to Ms. Griner, State department spokesman, to 'USA TODAY'.
'USA TODAY' reports Griner is scheduled to have a hearing on May 19.
'USA TODAY' reports Griner is scheduled to have a hearing on May 19.
Former Gov. Bill Richardson, , who helped to secure the release of former Marine Trevor Reed from Russia, is also working to ensure Griner returns home safely.
Former Gov. Bill Richardson, , who helped to secure the release of former Marine Trevor Reed from Russia, is also working to ensure Griner returns home safely.
Former Gov. Bill Richardson, , who helped to secure the release of former Marine Trevor Reed from Russia, is also working to ensure Griner returns home safely.
The former governor has reportedly helped to negotiate the release of over 20 prisoners and hostages.
Nneka Ogwumike, the president of the WNBPA, took to Twitter on May 3 to express the league's support for Griner
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China , Partially Eases , Shanghai Lockdown.
On April 12, some of Shanghai's 25 million
residents were allowed to leave their homes
as the city eased a two-week-long shutdown. .
ABC reports that about 6.6 million people will be
allowed to leave their homes and that some markets and pharmacies would be allowed to reopen. .
The abrupt shutdown on March 28 left many residents without access to food or medicine. .
The abrupt shutdown on March 28 left many residents without access to food or medicine. .
While the total case numbers in China remain relatively low, the government is enforcing a "zero-tolerance" strategy to isolate the infected. .
Shanghai has reported over 200,000 cases,
but the latest surge has led to zero deaths.
Of the 24,659 new cases reported, , 23,387 were found to be non-symptomatic.
According to ABC, anyone who tests positive for COVID
has been forced into quarantine and held at facilities
criticized for being crowded and unsanitary. .
Last week, the U.S. State Department advised Americans
not to travel to China due to the shutdowns, citing
a risk of "parents and children being separated.".
On April 12, the State Department ordered, all "non-emergency U.S. government
employees" to withdraw due to, "changing circumstances on the ground.".
On April 12, the State Department ordered, all "non-emergency U.S. government
employees" to withdraw due to, "changing circumstances on the ground.".
In response, China's foreign ministry defended
the shutdown as "scientific and effective" and
accused the U.S. of politicizing its withdrawal.
In response, China's foreign ministry defended
the shutdown as "scientific and effective" and
accused the U.S. of politicizing its withdrawal.
The United States should immediately
stop attacking China’s epidemic prevention
policy, stop political manipulation with
the epidemic issue and stop smearing
and discrediting China, Zhao Lijian, Spokesman for
China's Foreign Ministry, via ABC .
The United States should immediately
stop attacking China’s epidemic prevention
policy, stop political manipulation with
the epidemic issue and stop smearing
and discrediting China, Zhao Lijian, Spokesman for
China's Foreign Ministry, via ABC
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US State Department Launches , New Cybersecurity Bureau.
CNET reports that on April 4, the
Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP)
was launched as an attempt to incorporate
digital security into U.S. foreign policy.
CNET reports that on April 4, the
Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP)
was launched as an attempt to incorporate
digital security into U.S. foreign policy.
The CDP bureau will address the national security challenges, economic opportunities, and implications for U.S. values associated with cyberspace, digital technologies, and digital policy, Blog post, via State Department website.
Via a blog post on April 4, the
State Department said three policy units are included in the new office:.
International Cyberspace Security, International Information and Communications Policy, and Digital Freedom.
The move comes at a time when outside forces, such as Russia and China, are seen as cyberwarfare threats.
The move comes at a time when outside forces, such as Russia and China, are seen as cyberwarfare threats.
CNET reports that Russia's war in Ukraine could prompt cyberattacks on electrical grids, communications and banks.
Back in July, the Biden administration
blamed China for hacking Microsoft Exchange
email server software, ultimately "compromis[ing] tens of thousands of computers and networks worldwide.".
Back in July, the Biden administration
blamed China for hacking Microsoft Exchange
email server software, ultimately "compromis[ing] tens of thousands of computers and networks worldwide.".
CNET reports that some companies with Russian or Chinese ties have also been banned from doing business in America due to cybersecurity concerns.
Jennifer Bachus will serve as principal deputy assistant secretary for the CDP until President Biden and the Senate find a more permanent replacement.
Jennifer Bachus will serve as principal deputy assistant secretary for the CDP until President Biden and the Senate find a more permanent replacement
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On Monday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and State Department eased government Covid-19 travel ratings for India and some other countries.
#India #US #CDC
The beleaguered Sri Lankan government is still struggling to keep the battered economy of the country afloat. The talks with the International Monetary Fund have begun in Washington where the government hopes to get a sizeable financial aid. But the locals back in the country are still facing the heat of the crisis.
#SriLanka #EconomicCrisis #Fishing
Avaaz activists dressed as animals and trees flocked to the 2022 IMF Spring Meetings to demand that biodiversity criteria be included in the new Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST) on Thursday, April 21, in Washington D.C.
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U.S. Supreme Court, Upholds Exclusion of Puerto Ricans, from Federal Benefits Program.
Associated Press reports the Supreme Court has ruled
that Congress is within its power to deny Puerto Rican citizens access to a federal benefits program.
Associated Press reports the Supreme Court has ruled
that Congress is within its power to deny Puerto Rican citizens access to a federal benefits program.
The United States' highest court voted eight to one
that making Puerto Ricans ineligible for the
Supplemental Security Income program
did not violate their constitutional rights.
The program grants benefits to older,
disabled and blind Americans and is available
in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. .
The one dissenting vote reportedly
belonged to Justice Sonia Sotomayor,
whose parents were born in Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico has been
a territory of the U.S. since
the Spanish American War in 1898.
Puerto Rico has been
a territory of the U.S. since
the Spanish American War in 1898.
The residents of Puerto Rico
are considered U.S. citizens.
Puerto Rican citizens are permitted
to vote in primaries but not allowed
to participate in presidential elections.
They also have limited representation in Congress.
The AP points out that many
Puerto Rican citizens also
do not pay federal income tax.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended the decision,
citing an earlier federal ruling that excluded
Puerto Rico from being eligible for the SSI. .
Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended the decision,
citing an earlier federal ruling that excluded
Puerto Rico from being eligible for the SSI. .
The AP reports that many in Puerto Rico
were outraged by the decision,
including Governor Pedro Pierluisi.
The AP reports that many in Puerto Rico
were outraged by the decision,
including Governor Pedro Pierluisi.
The decision ... once again confirms
that the territorial status of Puerto Rico
is discriminatory for the island’s
U.S. citizens and allows Congress
to do what it wants with us, Pedro Pierluisi, governor of Puerto Rico,
via Associated Press
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This Day in History:, John Wilkes Booth Shoots
Abraham Lincoln.
April 14, 1865.
Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln in the head
during a performance of 'Our American Cousin,'
at Ford's Theater in Washington D.C.
The Confederate sympathizer then jumped from the
balcony of Lincoln's booth, yelling "Sic semper
tyrannus," Latin for "Ever thus to tyrants.".
Booth injured his leg on the jump, and hobbled
out of the theater to his getaway horse.
Lincoln was carried to a
boardinghouse across the
street, where he died the next morning.
His assassination was part of a broader conspiracy
to kill the major heads of the Union government,
throwing the nation into disarray.
Hiding out in a Virginia barn,
Booth was shot and killed by Corporal Boston Corbett
on April 26 after Union troops set the barn on fire
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NY Mayor Eric Adams , Tests Positive for COVID-19.
A spokesperson for Mayor Adams
confirmed the diagnosis on April 10.
NBC News reports Adams was in attendance at the superspreader Gridiron Club dinner last weekend in Washington, D.C.
NBC News reports Adams was in attendance at the superspreader Gridiron Club dinner last weekend in Washington, D.C.
At least 67 attendees, including Attorney General Merrick Garland and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, tested positive for COVID-19 afterwards.
At least 67 attendees, including Attorney General Merrick Garland and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, tested positive for COVID-19 afterwards.
Adams lifted vaccine mandates for
indoor establishments last month.
NBC News reports that while the
BA.2 Omicron subvariant has caused
COVID cases to rise in NYC, .
NBC News reports that while the
BA.2 Omicron subvariant has caused
COVID cases to rise in NYC, .
hospitalizations and death rates remain low.
hospitalizations and death rates remain low
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