US could ‘shift focus’ from Europe to Asia ‘anytime’ – Berlin
Western Europe should take more responsibility for its own security, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius believes
West knows who is responsible for Nord Stream attack – The Times
The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage “has been circulating in intelligence circles for months,” the outlet claims
US deploys nuclear-capable bomber for Korea drills
The Pentagon has flown at least one B-52H bomber alongside South Korean aircraft in a show of force directed at Pyongyang
US wants hike in global crude output, including from OPEC: Official
OPEC+ decided in early October to cut production by two million barrels per day and has not changed its output level since.
US deploys B-52 in joint drills with South Korea
As a show of force against North Korea, the US flew a B-52 bomber for a joint exercise with South Korea.
Beijing calls US world’s ‘primary nuclear threat’
Washington’s charges against China’s nuclear arsenal are merely a “pretext” to continue expanding its own, the foreign ministry has said
Blinken and Lavrov meet at G20
In their first face-to-face encounter in more than a year, the US’ top diplomat asked his Russian counterpart to return to a nuclear treaty
Biden announces $6 billion to preserve failing nuclear facilities
A $6 billion initiative is being launched by the Biden administration to save nuclear power reactors that are in danger of closing.
US House committee votes on TikTok ban
A measure to ban the Chinese social media app passed along party lines
White House says abortion pill ban would be ‘devastating’
Mifepristone, also known as RU-486, is one component of a two-drug regimen used for medication abortions and has been on the market in the United States for more than 20 years.
Blinken issues warning to China
The top US diplomat said Washington would “not hesitate” to target Chinese companies or individuals who violate its Russia sanctions
Biden calls himself ‘white but not stupid’
The US leader made the odd remark at a Black History Month event