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Biden Wants Other 'Options' to Block Iran Nuclear Weapons Capability if Deal Fails

US President Joe Biden wants to ensure that the United States has "other available options" to ensure that Iran does not achieve nuclear weapons capability, if efforts to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal fail, a White House spokesperson said. National security spokesman John Kirby said Washington would remain active…

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White House press secretary ends briefing after Queen’s death announced

‘His and the first lady’s thoughts are solidly and squarely with the Queen today and her family’

The Independent UK

U.S. sees no indication Ukraine grain deal falling apart -White House

The United States sees no indication that a U.N.-brokered Ukrainian grain export deal is unraveling, the White House said on Thursday, after President Vladimir Putin triggered fears that Russia could withdraw support.

Reuters

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Mossad Chief Kicks Off Meetings in Washington to Discuss Nuclear Deal

Israeli Mossad chief David Barnea arrived in Washington for a series of meetings with US officials. Upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington on Tuesday evening, Barnea met with senior officials of the White House, the US State Department, and the Pentagon. He also met with the Director…

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‘Desperate’ Putin could be gearing up to buy ‘millions’ of North Korean shells and rockets, White House says

Russia’s weapons purchase ‘just another indication of how desperate Putin’s becoming’, says US

The Independent UK

Russia buying huge amounts of N.Korean ammunition for Ukraine: US

Washington (AFP) - Russia is buying potentially millions of artillery shells and rockets from communist North Korea to replenish its stocks depleted by invading Ukraine, the White House said Tuesday.

AFP

Iran Threatens to Enrich Uranium to 93% Purity if Deal Stalls

General Mohammad Ismail Kothari, a parliamentary deputy for Tehran, threatened Thursday that his country could increase uranium enrichment from 60 percent to 93 percent purity, which is deemed “weapons’ grade” if the other parties continued to delay the revival of the nuclear agreement. State-run ISNA news agency quoted Kothari as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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EU foreign policy chief hopeful on Iran nuclear deal in 'days'

Prague (AFP) - The EU's foreign policy chief voiced hope Wednesday at reviving the Iran nuclear deal within days as Israel's leader, a strong opponent, made his case with US President Joe Biden.

AFP

US Must Dispel Pelosi’s ‘Negative Influence’ before Climate Talks, Says China

China said on Wednesday that a condition for the resumption of bilateral climate talks with the United States was Washington dispelling the "negative influence" left by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this month. In response to the visit on Aug. 2-3, China on Aug.…

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U.S. preparing more security assistance for Ukraine -White House

The Biden administration will announce additional security aid for Ukraine shortly, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday.

Reuters

White House expresses cautious optimism on Iran nuclear talks

The United States remains hopeful that it can get a reimplementation of the Iran nuclear accords and is optimistic about talks on the matter, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Fighting across southern front as Ukraine wages counter-offensive

Mykolaiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Intense fighting was raging on Tuesday across the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson occupied by Russia, Kyiv's presidency said, as its troops pressed counter-offensives "in various directions".

AFP

Ukraine launches offensive in south, IAEA team head to nuclear plant

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukrainian forces pressed their counter-offensive to retake the Russian-occupied southern region of Kherson, while a team of UN experts were en route to inspect the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant which was targeted by fresh shelling over the weekend.

AFP

Gazprom to suspend gas supplies to France's main provider from Thursday

Russian energy giant Gazprom on Tuesday announced it would suspend gas supplies to France's main provider Engie from Thursday. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky met with top UN nuclear inspectors in Kyiv on Tuesday ahead of their visit to inspect the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Read our live blog to see how…

France 24

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US disappointed after Solomons ignores coast guard request

The U.S. government said it’s disappointed by the Solomon Islands’ decision to ignore a “routine” request by a coast guard vessel to dock, as relations continue to deteriorate between Washington and the Pacific nation.

The Independent UK

Biden calls Afghan war vets ahead of withdrawal anniversary

President Joe Biden has called the leaders of two U.S. veterans groups assisting Afghans who have fled from the country on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

The Guardian - AU

US warships sail through Taiwan Strait for first time since Pelosi visit

China’s military says it is monitoring the US ships, maintaining a high alert and ready to defeat any provocations

Reuters

U.S. warships transiting Taiwan Strait consistent with U.S. policy - White House aide

The passage of two U.S. warships on Sunday through international waters in the Taiwan Strait is "very consistent" with the U.S. "one China policy" and seeking a free and open Indo-Pacific, a White House official said.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

US Tries to Ease Israel’s Concerns over Iran Nuclear Negotiations

Israeli National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata held talks in Washington this week to ease Tel Aviv’s concerns over the US offering more concessions to Iran in the nuclear deal negotiations, media reports said. Speculation has been growing that the United States and Iran are close to agreeing a return to…

Axios

U.S. toughened positions in Iran deal response, Israeli officials say

Israel has been pressing Biden to reject Iran's demands.

The Guardian - US

At least 22 killed in Russian strike on rail station on Ukraine’s independence day

Rocket attack in Chaplyne wounds 50 people as country marks six months since Moscow’s invasion

WEKU

For Biden, the chaotic withdrawal from Kabul was a turning point in his presidency

President Biden was elected on a promise of competency. The bungled exit from Afghanistan undercut that image. His approval ratings took a big hit, and have never recovered.

France 24

Taiwan accuses China of simulating an attack as retaliation for Pelosi visit intensifies

Taiwan accused the Chinese army of simulating an attack on its main island Saturday, as Beijing doubled down on its retaliation for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei after announcing a suspension of cooperation with Washington on key issues.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan Says Chinese Planes, Ships Carry Out Attack Simulation Exercise

Chinese aircraft and warships practiced on Saturday for an attack on Taiwan, island officials said, in retaliation for a visit there by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that also saw Beijing halt dialogue with the United States in several areas. Pelosi's brief unannounced visit during the week to the self-ruled…

Reuters

Chinese and Taiwanese warships shadow each other as drills due to end

Chinese and Taiwanese warships played high seas "cat and mouse" on Sunday ahead of the scheduled end of four days of unprecedented Chinese military exercises launched in reaction to a visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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