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