John Kirby

In a recent turn of events, the United States has directly cautioned Israel against escalating hostilities with Hezbollah, as the two sides engage in intense cross-border exchanges. The U.S. has urged Israel to seek diplomatic solutions, emphasizing the potential risks of a full-scale land war....

In the latest development, the White House has expressed concern over Russia’s evolving anti-satellite capability but assured that there is no immediate threat. What Happened: National Security Spokesperson for the White House, John Kirby, stated on Thursday that Russia’s new anti-...

The White House voiced significant concerns following reports that Israel may have used white phosphorus munitions, supplied by the U.S., in an attack on southern Lebanon in October. This development, highlighted in a Washington Post analysis, raised critical questions about adherence to...

The National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the U.S. would respond similarly if it were attacked like Israel. What Happened: In an interview on Fox News, Kirby reiterated Israel’s right to defend itself following the deadly attack by Hamas on Oct. 7. “Israel is a...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook has met with China’s commerce minister Wang Wentao for the second time in 2023, against a backdrop of growing concerns regarding a potential iPhone ban by the Xi Jinping administration, as they discuss the...

The White House has accused China of implementing a ban on Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhones, alleging it to be a retaliatory measure amid the ongoing trade tensions between the two countries. What Happened: On Wednesday, National Security Council spokesman...

The White House has shed light on its stance regarding the potential existence of extraterrestrial life, Fox News reports. Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that the government does not have definitive answers about the numerous sightings of...

The President Joe Biden-led administration estimated that Vladimir Putin's army experienced around 100,000 casualties, including over 20,000 fatalities, since December. What Happened: White House national security council spokesman John Kirby on Monday said almost half of those killed were...

As China continued one of its largest ever military drills around Taiwan straight after Nancy Pelosi visited the self-ruled island two days ago, the White House said Xi Jinping's government is overreacting. What Happened: United States National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic...

To diffuse tensions between the U.S. and China over Nancy Pelosi’s unconfirmed trip to Taiwan, the White House National Security Council coordinator John Kirby said the U.S. position on Taiwan remains what it has been over the last four decades. What Happened:...

The White House still has not formed an official stance on a bill that bans the federal government from rejecting security clearances required for employment at the CIA and NSA. Progress on this front occurred in July 2021 when the FBI updated its hiring policies to consider...