UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.S. has pressured Ukraine to withdraw its European-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine in favor of an American proposal that does not mention Moscow’s invasion, a U.S. official and a European diplomat said Sunday. But Ukraine refused to pull its draft resolution, and the…
The US and China are facing off at the United Nations over control of Afghanistan policy and aid, with the outcome likely to set the tone for relations between the two giants at the global body, analysts said. “An obscure diplomatic dispute over who should draft United Nations Security Council resolutions on Afghanistan is turning…
German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock accused China of providing Russia with weapons for its war of aggression against Ukraine and threatening peace in Europe ahead of a potentially thorny visit to Beijing. “Instead of taking responsibility for peace and security in the world as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China is opposing…
The Biden administration is weighing additional curbs on sales of semiconductor equipment and AI memory chips to China that would escalate the US crackdown on Beijing’s tech ambitions but stop short of some stricter measures previously considered, according to people familiar with the matter. The restrictions could be unveiled as soon as next week, said…
Three suspects accused of murdering an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in the United Arab Emirates were apprehended in Istanbul over the weekend during a covert operation by Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization and police. The suspects, two 28-year-olds and a 33-year-old, all Uzbek nationals, were extradited to the UAE upon a request from Emirati authorities, Turkey’s state-run Anadolu…
The United States on Monday called out Russia and China at the United Nations Security Council for “shamelessly protecting” and emboldening North Korea to further violate UN sanctions as Pyongyang pledged to accelerate building up its “nuclear force”. “Russia and China have shamelessly protected Pyongyang from any reprisal, or even condemnation of its actions,” said…
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United States warned Iran at the United Nations Security Council on Monday of “severe consequences” if it undertakes any further aggressive acts against Israel or U.S. personnel in the Middle East. “We will not hesitate to act in self defense. Let there be no confusion. The United States…
Biden administration officials have discussed capping sales of advanced AI chips from Nvidia Corp. and other American companies on a country-specific basis, people familiar with the matter said, a move that would limit some nations’ artificial intelligence capabilities. Listen to the Bloomberg Daybreak Europe podcast on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen. Source link
In an address at the United Nations General Assembly, New Delhi’s top diplomat on Saturday took the opportunity to criticise Pakistan and China for undermining the territorial integrity of their neighbours and made an urgent call for a “more representative” UN to solve the world’s myriad problems. In his speech, Jaishankar made an urgent call…