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Market Sells Off Over Iran's Attack On Israel, Port Strikes, Hurricane Helene: National Security Adviser Calls Attack 'Defeated And Ineffective'
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 4:53pm | 871Investors are reacting to multiple events that could impact the values of stocks and sectors in the coming weeks, as Iran launched a missile attack on Israel Tuesday, raising tensions in the Middle East. Middle East Conflict: Iran’s attack on Israel came in retaliation for the killing of...
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Joe Biden And Xi Jinping Set To Talk, Says White House, Following Top US Security Advisor's China Trip
Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 3:39am | 626The stage is set for a high-level dialogue between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, following U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan‘s visit to China. What Happened: As per a White House announcement on Wednesday, Sullivan had a meeting with Chinese Communist...
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China Says It Will Discuss Taiwan, Tariffs And More With Biden's Top Advisor During Historic Beijing Visit
Monday, August 26, 2024 - 6:53am | 561In a significant diplomatic development, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is set to visit China from Aug. 27 to 29. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has confirmed that the visit will include strategic communication talks on Taiwan and tariffs. What Happened: Sullivan’...
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Joe Biden Hints At Possible Ceasefire In Gaza: 'We're Close'
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 4:57am | 611President Joe Biden has suggested that a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza could be imminent, possibly as early as this weekend. What Happened: Biden, speaking at a campaign event in New York City on Monday, indicated that the fighting in Gaza might come to a halt...
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Intel On Russian Nukes In Space Serious But 'Not A Cause For Panic,' Say Lawmakers Ahead Of White House Briefing
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 9:41pm | 638The White House is reportedly preparing to brief top lawmakers on a “national security threat” associated with Russia’s plans to deploy a nuclear weapon in space. What Happened: The House Intelligence Committee chairman, Mike Turner (R-Ohio), expressed concerns on Wednesday about...
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Edward Snowden Slams Biden White House For Fourth Amendment Stance: They Are Arguing 'From The Podium' Against It
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 8:44pm | 810Edward Snowden expressed disdain over the White House’s recent stance on the Fourth Amendment, amidst growing concerns over privacy rights. What Happened: On Thursday, Snowden took to Twitter to express his views about the White House’s recent stand on the Fourth Amendment. He tweeted...
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Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Stalemate As Sullivan Says 'The Ball Is In Hamas' Court'
Monday, February 5, 2024 - 12:45pm | 608Hamas is reportedly still holding consultations on a ceasefire and hostage release proposal that was drafted last week as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returns to the Middle East to rally support for the deal. The New York Times reports that a Hamas-affiliated broadcaster said on Sunday...
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White House NSA Says US Plans More Airstrikes 'To Send A Clear Message' After Attacking Iran-Backed Houthi Targets In Yemen
Sunday, February 4, 2024 - 9:38pm | 723The U.S. has declared its intention to conduct additional strikes on Iran-aligned groups in the Middle East, following the recent attacks on these factions in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. What Happened: White House National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, confirmed on Sunday that...
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US Seeks China's Support In Curbing Iran-Backed Houthi Attacks In Red Sea, But Beijing Remains Silent
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 3:55am | 580The U.S. has been urging China to use its influence to stop Iran-backed Houthi rebels from attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea. However, the diplomatic pressure has not yielded any significant results, according to American officials. What Happened: The U.S. has been pressing China to...
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US National Security Advisor Sullivan At Davos: 'Major Powers More Interdependent Than Ever'
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 3:13pm | 739U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan presented a clear vision for the U.S. in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape during an insightful exchange with Børge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum. Addressing key global issues, from the Ukraine conflict to U.S.-China relations,...
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US And China Poised For High-Level Diplomacy: Joe Biden-Xi Jinping Meeting On The Horizon?
Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 5:22am | 563The U.S. and China are actively “working together towards” a high-level diplomatic meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, set to occur at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, summit in San Francisco. What Happened: On Friday, the...
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Disturbing Security Failures: US Government Officials Left Vulnerable Amid Violent Attacks And Intrusions
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 12:24pm | 509Incidents involving an attack on a congressman's office and an intrusion at President Joe Biden's national security adviser's home have raised concerns about the safety and security of government officials. What Happened: Xuan Kha Tran Pham, a 49-year-old Virginia man, attacked two...
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US Aligning With Europe Over China, Favors De-Risking Over Decoupling, Says Top Biden Administration Official
Thursday, April 27, 2023 - 9:48pm | 426President Joe Biden's administration is working to "de-risk," not "decouple," from Xi Jinping's China, the U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said. What Happened: Sullivan, during a speech at the Brookings Institution in Washington, indicated that the U.S. is aligning...
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Biden, Allies Unveil Nuclear-Powered Submarine Plan For Australia To Counter Xi Jinping's Indo-Pacific Ambitions
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - 5:00am | 509The U.S., Australia and the U.K. unveiled details of a plan to provide Canberra with nuclear-powered attack submarines from the early 2030s to counter Xi Jinping's growing ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. What Happened: President Joe Biden announced the agreement under the 2021 AUKUS partnership at...
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US National-Security Adviser Communicating With Russian Officials To Avoid Escalation: Report
Sunday, November 6, 2022 - 6:12pm | 324As the Russia-Ukraine War continues unabated, a new report cites unnamed U.S. officials who say there has been ongoing dialogue between U.S. national-security adviser Jake Sullivan and Russian officials. What Happened: Sullivan has been in communication with Yuri Ushakov, a foreign-...