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Two men, US President Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi standing with the arms stretched outward to wave
Biden administration
What to expect from Modi’s historic visit to the US
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet.
Migration
Biden seeks allies on migration crisis at US-Mexico border
The beach at the popular tourist resort of Puerto Peñasco in the state of Sonora, Mexico, September 2018.
Energy
Mexico’s clean energy plan could run into trouble at leaders’ summit
A voter moves to cast their vote after filling out their ballot at a polling site inside The Shed arts center, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
Ukraine
Russia is placing ‘a major bet’ on US midterm election outcomes, journalist says
US President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister Yair Lapid, sign a security pledge at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem
Nuclear
US and Israel sign joint declaration on Iran’s nuclear program during Biden’s visit
Biden in a crowd
Conflict & Justice
President Biden’s visit to Israel focuses on regional security 
Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese, center back, celebrates with his partner partner Jodie Haydon, right, and Labor senate leader partner Penny Wong at a Labor Party event in Sydney, Australia
Elections
Albanese sworn in as PM in Australia ahead of Tokyo summit
In this image provided by the US Air Force, pallets of ammunition, weapons and other equipment bound for Ukraine are loaded on a plane by members from the 436th Aerial Port Squadron during a foreign military sales mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware
Ukraine
Harsh sanctions, military support are key to Ukraine’s defense, former amb to Ukraine says
Smoke rise from an air defense base in the aftermath of an apparent Russian strike in Mariupol, Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022.
Ukraine
Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe ‘shattered’
A live broadcast of Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking is shown on Dec. 23, 2021, from a media control room in Russia.
Ukraine
It’s just a ‘panic attack’ – Russian media blames US for escalating Ukraine crisis
Iraqi Security forces close the heavily fortified Green Zone as they tightened security measures hours after the assassination attempt on the prime minister in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. 
Violence
Drone attack on Iraq’s prime minister raises concerns of more violence
Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth, from Illinois, speaks during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the conclusion of military operations in Afghanistan and plans for future counterterrorism operations on Capitol Hill in Washington
Afghanistan
Sen. Tammy Duckworth calls for a ‘real, cold-hard facts look’ at US’ failed 20-year war in Afghanistan
From left, Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, commander of the United States Central Command, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley testify during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill
Afghanistan
Gen. David Petraeus: The US has a ‘moral obligation’ to help those left behind in Afghanistan
Police officers collect evidence near the car of Serhiy Shefir, first assistant to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, that was shot at, near Kyiv, Ukraine
Top of The World
Top aide to Ukraine’s president targeted in shooting
Several people are shown wearing face masks and walking on a college campus with a ornate brick tower in the distance.
US-China relations
Chinese students hit by US visa rejections amid tension
US President Joe Biden is shown wearing a dark suit and walking toward a podium with the President of the United States seal on it.
Top of The World
Biden and Xi phone call amid US-China tensions
Visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, center, speaks during a meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Washington. 
Global Politics
Zelenskiy-Biden meeting signals ‘reassurance’ of ongoing US support to Ukraine, former Amb says
US President Joe Biden is shown standing at a podium and speaking into a microphone with his hands raised slightly.
Top of The World
Biden defends Afghanistan exit, praises Kabul airlift
A group of military personel are shown carrying a flag-drapped coffin and walking toward US President Joe Biden and other cabinet officials.
Conflict
US military flies out evacuees in waning hours of withdrawal
A larger crowd of people are shown crammed up against large cement barriers with barbed-wire on top.
2 suicide attacks outside Kabul airport
US Air Force airmen guide evacuees aboard a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan
Top of The World
G-7 agrees on conditions to recognize and work with the Taliban
A young woman is shown sitting on a green cot, among dozens over other cots, each with personal belongings on top.
Afghanistan
Biden decides to stick with Aug. 31 final pullout from Kabul
A large group of evacuees are shown in the back of a large Air Force aircraft with green-colored lights lining the inside.
Afghanistan
Kabul airlift accelerating but still hampered by chaos
A line of people are shown in the distance in low light with the tail of a large aircraft as the sun sets.
Top of The World
Afghan soldier dies in firefight at Kabul airport
US President Joe Biden is shown walking toward a podium with the seal of the US presidency and holding a folder.
Afghanistan
WATCH LIVE: Biden to address chaotic Kabul evacuation amid criticism
A pickup truck is shown flying the white and black Taliban flag in the distance with two people holding rifles in the nearground.
Top of The World
Thousands desperate to be evacuated from Afghanistan
A group of heavily armed bearded men are shown riding in the back of a police pickup truck.
Top of The World
The Taliban continue crackdown on protests
Several US military personnel are show standing guard next to the runways of the Kabul airport with two large military vehicles in the distance.
Top of The World
A race to evacuate as Taliban asserts authority over Afghanistan
Soldiers are shown standing guard near a barbed-wire fence with a larger crowd of people shown standing and waiting.
Afghanistan
Taliban announce ‘amnesty,’ urge women to join government
A Taliban fighter stands guard over surrendered Afghan security members forces
Top of The World
Taliban takes over half of Afghanistan’s provincial capitals
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is shown sitting while wearing a blue suit jacket with a red tie.
Top of The World
President Biden issues executive order with sanctions against Belarus officials
Three police officers are shown, two wearing blue uniforms and the third wearing a white uniform.
Top of The World
Hong Kong convicts first person under national security law
Special forces police patrol the streets as they drive past a large Cuban flag hanging from the facade of a building, in Havana, Cuba
Protest
For the first time, ‘children of the revolution are fighting the revolution’ says former US rep
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi is shown wearing a dark suit and tie with the Iraqi national flag in soft focus in the background.
Military
Biden, Iraqi PM to announce end of US combat mission in Iraq
President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are shown each standing behind podiums with several microphones on each stand.
Energy
US, Germany seal deal on contentious Nord Stream 2 Russian gas pipeline
A close up photograph of a computer motherboard with circuits and microchips in high contrast light.
Top of The World
Russian-based hacking group REvil disappears from the internet
Police officers with guns drawn patrol the streets of Haiti
Top of The World
Haitian police: Foreign hit squad killed President Moïse
A policeman is shown wearing military fatigues, dark sunglasses and holding a Kalashnikov rifle.
Military
WATCH LIVE: Biden speaks on Afghanistan policy as US withdraws troops
Several tall lamp posts are shown with an arched stone gate with fencing and barbed wire.
Top of The World
US pulls out of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin is shown wearing a blue suit and purple tie while pointing with his right hand.
Cybersecurity
NSA discloses hacking methods it says are used by Russia
Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the West wall of the the US Capitol in Washington
Extremism
Critics say Biden’s plan to combat domestic extremism repeats past mistakes
Afghan militiamen join Afghan defense and security forces during a gathering in Kabul, Afghanistan, June 23, 2021. Afghanistan's defense ministry is working with warlords to mobilize local militias across the country, most particularly in the north, to tr
Conflict
‘This is the first time I am holding a gun’: Afghans take up arms to fight the Taliban
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stand together at the Capitol
Top of The World
US and Afghan presidents to meet in Washington amid troop withdrawal
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is shown behind a large number of microphones.
Internet
US takes down Iran-linked news sites, alleges disinformation
Iran's new President-elect Ebrahim Raisi is shown standing at a podium with several dozen microphones.
Elections
Iran’s hard-line president-elect says he won’t meet Biden
President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin, arrive to meet at the Villa la Grange, Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Geneva, Switzerland. 
Global Politics
Biden and Putin both place a ‘high priority’ on cybersecurity, says presidential adviser after Geneva summit
President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are shown walking toward each other with their hands outstretched for a shake.
Top of The World
Biden and Putin begin face-to-face talks in Geneva
People wearing masks stand in front of white bags of food aid
Conflict & Justice
Russia’s vote at UN could cut off humanitarian aid to northwest Syria
Joe Biden, Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen are shown walking side-by-side on a red carpet with several national flags in the background.
Top of The World
US-EU reach deal on trade dispute ahead of Biden’s meeting with Putin
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and US President Joe Biden are shown both wearing suits and sitting in white armchairs.
Biden administration
Biden at NATO: Ready to talk China, Russia and soothe allies
Wide shot of snowy barren land with a white car parked in the middle
Top of The World
Contentious Keystone XL pipeline project canceled
An array of bitcoins
Top of The World
El Salvador becomes the first country in the world to make bitcoin legal tender
President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi at a podium with an Egyptian flag behind him
Global Politics
Activists look to Congress after Biden requests military aid for Egypt without human rights conditions
Harris at the podium in Guatemala on a diplomatic visit
Biden administration
Addressing migration requires long-term commitment, says analyst on Harris visit to Guatemala
Cardinal Reinhard Marx, who has white hair and beard, is shown in a profile view wearing glasses and sitting.
Top of The World
Influential German archbishop offers to resign over church abuse
Vice President Kamala Harris is shown standing several feet behind President Joe Biden who is standing at a wooden podium.
COVID-19
US to swiftly boost global vaccine sharing, Biden announces
Two large four and five storey buildings are shown in the distance with a parking lot and a grove of trees in the near ground.
Top of The World
Biden calls for probe into origins of COVID-19
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is shown wearing a blue suit and tie with a US flag pin while looking down.
Conflict & Justice
Blinken off to Mideast to push peace talks after Gaza truce
Smoke plumes from airstrikes in Gaza.
Conflict & Justice
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire
Young man in blue shirt lifts a piece of concrete as other men sift through rubble after an airstrike
Top of The World
Prospects of a ceasefire offer hope to ending violence between Israel and Hamas