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Meetings in Washington Pave Way for Establishment of Strategic Iraqi-US Ties

Iraq and the United States concluded on Wednesday week-long negotiations in Washington that tackled the future of relations between their countries in line with their 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA). Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Secretary of State Antony Blinken co-chaired a Higher Coordinating Committee (HCC), in accordance with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan reports Chinese balloon found on northern island

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says it found a Chinese weather balloon on one of its outlying islands, amid U.S. accusations that such craft have been dispatched worldwide to spy on Washington and its allies

The Independent UK

Romney, outspoken about his own party, weighs reelection run

After four years in Washington, Republican Mitt Romney has established himself as a rare senator willing to publicly rebuke members of his own party

The Independent UK

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External backers pour billions into Ukraine to counter war damage

Pictures of devastation in Ukraine following Russia's invasion have sparked urgent questions over how its reconstruction can be paid for. But before they can even begin to be answered, Kyiv is seeking billions just to ride out this year.

Reuters

North Korea threatens military action as South, U.S. plan drills

North Korea threatened on Friday an "unprecedentedly persistent, strong" response as South Korea and the United States gear up for annual military exercises as part of efforts to fend off the North's growing nuclear and missile threats.

Reuters

Panthers hold off Capitals in ‘biggest game of the season,’ move into tie for wild card

The Florida Panthers spoke in cliches and hyperbole in the lead-up to their matchup with the Washington Capitals on Thursday. Radko Gudas called it “the biggest game of the season” on Tuesday. Carter Verhaeghe on Tuesday said it would be “like a playoff game.” It’s what a game like this…

Miami Herald

Talks between Eric Bieniemy and Commanders went well, will continue Friday

Things appear to be trending in the right direction for Washington and Eric Bieniemy.

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Biden says the 3 most recent aerial objects shot down were probably tied to scientific research

WASHINGTON — The mysterious objects U.S. fighter jets shot down over North America in recent days were probably balloons tied to private scientific research and have no connection to the large Chinese spy balloon the U.S. military destroyed off the coast of South Carolina on Feb. 4, President Joe Biden…

Los Angeles Times

USDA tells Senate panel it's struggling to feed needy families

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Department of Agriculture official testified Thursday that some of the agency’s food programs are being overburdened in the push to feed needy families.

Los Angeles Times

Biden speaks on spy balloon, says UFOs were likely tied to private scientific research

WASHINGTON — The mysterious objects U.S. fighter jets shot down over North America in recent days are likely balloons tied to private scientific research and have no connection to the large Chinese spy balloon the U.S. military shot down off the coast of South Carolina on Feb. 4, President Joe…

Los Angeles Times

Biden says flying objects likely tied to private sector, research

US president says objects shot down over North America do not appear to be linked to alleged Chinese ‘spy’ balloon.

Al Jazeera

Sen. John Fetterman has checked into hospital for clinical depression

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, his office said Thursday, adding that his longtime struggle with that issue became “severe” in recent weeks.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Justice Dept. in DC taking over Texas AG corruption probe

Justice Department officials in Washington have taken over the corruption investigation into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, removing the case from the hands of the federal prosecutors in Texas who’d long been leading the the probe

The Independent UK

Bear market barely dents crypto lobby

Spending remains near all-time highs.

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Cricket NSW coming to America with players set for T20s

Cricket NSW will push for some of its players to turn out in the USA, after signing a deal with Major League Cricket and linking with a club in Washington D.C.

Reuters

Blinken conveys U.S. concern over Indonesia criminal code

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed Washington's concern about certain provisions in Indonesia's new criminal code in a call Thursday with the country's foreign minister, Retno Marsudi, the State Department said.

Los Angeles Times

Partial Georgia grand jury report released on Trump’s alleged interference in 2020 election

WASHINGTON — Portions of the long-awaited Georgia special grand jury report on former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election were released Thursday, shedding little new light on the closely watched probe, but raising questions that cannot yet be answered.

The Guardian - UK

‘Meat still very much on my dietary plate’, says Coffey on US trade visit

Environment secretary tells farming conference in Washington she ‘won’t be going all vegan or vegetarian’

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Why Washington is crazy for Chinese balloons and UFOs - Roll Call

For days, Congress has been gripped by balloon fever, with symptoms including hot takes, gaseous emissions and alien hallucinations.

Tribune News Service

Rekindled Main Street Caucus eyes ‘pragmatic’ conservative wins

WASHINGTON — They call themselves “pragmatic conservatives.”

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Washington state is poised to model a major culture shift in gun laws

When campus officials at Michigan State University began tweeting "Run, Hide, Fight" as guidance to students for how to handle a gunman actively shooting on campus earlier this week, they were essentially saying: Sorry, we are out of ideas.

France 24

Nikki Haley throws hat in the ring: Ex-UN envoy to take on Donald Trump in US presidential race

The next presidential election in the United States is still 20 months away, but a second Republican has already thrown her hat in the ring: Nikki Haley, a former South Carolina governor and ex-US ambassador to the United Nations. She says she wants a "new generation" of leadership in Washington.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Washington, UAE Urge Steps to Prevent Further Palestinian-Israeli Escalation

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed with UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan recent regional developments, including the need for Israelis and Palestinians to “urgently take steps to prevent further escalation of violence and restore calm.” The two officials discussed ways…

Tribune News Service

DeSantis wants to be the GOP’s most gun-friendly candidate. It could cost him in 2024

WASHINGTON — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to ease restrictions on gun ownership, a stance that exploits a weakness of former President Donald Trump and shores up support from a key segment of the GOP primary base.

Tribune News Service

George Santos gets warning to tell truth about his campaign finances

WASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission is warning Representative George Santos to substantiate who is in charge of his campaign’s finances — or risk a ban on raising or spending any money.

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