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US, South Korea and Japan to unveil three-way emergency ‘hotline’ at Camp David summit

Unprecedented talks come after months of ‘heroic’ diplomatic efforts to bridge historic differences between the two key US allies in Asia-Pacific

The Independent UK

US has cleared way for F-16s to be sent to Ukraine, say Denmark and Netherlands

Leaders of international coalition thank US for green light but it is still unclear when any F-16 transfers could take place

The Guardian - UK

US State Secretary Blinken speaks on phone with Paul Whelan, who is detained in Russia on espionage charges

US State Secretary Antony Blinken spoke with American Paul Whelan, who is detained in Russia on espionage charges, CNN reported citing familiar sources. Read further on Dynamite news:

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US promises ‘new era’ as Biden prepares to host first summit with Japan and South Korea

US president aiming to take advantage of recent thaw in ties under president Yoon Suk Yeol and prime minister Fumio Kishida

The Guardian - AU

US state secretary says 1943 Bialystok ghetto uprising in Poland was an act of bravery and dignity

U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken has sent a message marking the anniversary of the 1943 Bialystok ghetto uprising in Poland, saying it was an act of “bravery” that reaffirmed the dignity of Jews during the Holocaust

The Independent UK

US Should Account That Xi Jinping Is ‘Mortal’

A new generation of leaders has emerged that is more focused on solving today's problems in China and the United States.

Zenger

Family of academic detained in Egypt accuse US of breaking pledge to help

Salah Soltan, a US green card holder and critic of Abdel-Fatah al-Sisi, claims he faces death in Cairo jail and urges Biden to act

The Guardian - US

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US ‘deterrence’ approach to Iran has not changed, Blinken says

Top US diplomat says moving detained Americans to house arrest in Iran is ‘positive’ sign, but major issues remain.

Al Jazeera

Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life

Supporters of Niger's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum have pleaded with the United States and others for weeks to restore the democratically elected leader to power

The Independent UK

US warns of ‘deteriorating conditions’ for Niger’s ousted President Bazoum

Media reports have emerged that Niger’s president and his family are surviving on rice and pasta without electricity.

Al Jazeera

‘Important step’: What we know about tentative US-Iran prisoner deal

Countries acknowledge initial step in deal expected to include prisoner swap and give Tehran access to frozen funds.

Al Jazeera

West African leaders prepare standby force for Niger as 'last resort'

West Africa's regional bloc Ecowas on Thursday ordered the activation of a standby force for possible use against the junta that that has taken power in Niger, saying it wanted a peaceful resolution but would consider military intervention "as a last resort".

Radio France Internationale

Two years after fall of Kabul, tens of thousands of Afghans languish in limbo, waiting for US visas

When the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021 it airlifted tens of thousands of Afghans to safety

The Independent UK

Two years after fall of Kabul, tens of thousands of Afghans languish in limbo waiting for US visas

When the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021 it airlifted tens of thousands of Afghans to safety

The Independent UK

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Thousands of Niger coup supporters protest near French military base

Thousands of Niger coup supporters rallied near a French military base in Niger on Friday. The protesters were heard shouting “Down with France, down with ECOWAS”. Earlier in the day, the European Union and the African Union criticised the worsening conditions of detained Niger President Mohamed Bazoum and called for…

The Guardian - UK

West African leaders activate standby force to put pressure on junta in Niger

Ecowas says force is a last resort and would prefer diplomatic means of reinstating President Bazoum after army coup

Al Jazeera

Why are world leaders racing to the Pacific Islands?

Not just the US and China; India, Indonesia and South Korea are scrambling for influence in a strategically vital region

Dynamite News

Blinken reiterates calls for release of Niger President Bazoum

United States State Secretary Antony Blinken has spoken to Niger President Mohamed Bazoum and reiterated America's calls for his release. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 532

Here is the situation on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

The Independent UK

Niger coup leaders rebuff diplomacy bid as summit considers military action

Regional leaders meet in Abuja to discuss possible intervention as junta doubles down

Al Jazeera

Niger coup leaders rebuff diplomatic overtures from AU, ECOWAS

West African leaders expected to meet on Thursday to discuss response to generals who have deposed Niger’s president.

Radio France Internationale

Niger coup leaders say country not safe for West African mediators

The military junta in Niger on Tuesday said it cannot host a delegation from the West African regional bloc Ecowas, citing security concerns due to what it called widespread anger among the country's population following sanctions imposed by the bloc.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims to have foiled Russian hacking of armed forces combat system – as it happened

Ukrainian special service says it has ‘blocked the illegal actions of Russian hackers who tried to penetrate military networks’

France 24

ECOWAS chairman says diplomacy is the ‘best way forward’ on Niger crisis

Nigerian President and current ECOWAS chair Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday that diplomacy is the ‘best way forward’ to resolve the crisis in coup-hit Niger. The statement came after the junta in Niamey said it could not host a mission from the West African bloc for security reasons. US Secretary…

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 531

Here is the situation on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

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