![Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722589299_EvanGershkovich.jpg)
Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap
The exchange was seen as a strategic move by both, the US President Joe Biden administration and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![US says latest Rafah deaths won't change Israel policy, military aid US says latest Rafah deaths won't change Israel policy, military aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676090392_JohnKirby.jpg)
US says latest Rafah deaths won't change Israel policy, military aid
The Biden administration said it was closely monitoring the probe into a deadly Israeli airstrike it called tragic.
Wed May 29 2024
![Top Biden official doubts Israel can achieve 'total victory' in Gaza Top Biden official doubts Israel can achieve 'total victory' in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715646072_Israeli.jpg)
Top Biden official doubts Israel can achieve 'total victory' in Gaza
The Biden administration does not see it likely or possible that Israel will achieve "total victory" in defeating Hamas.
Tue May 14 2024
![Chinese companies hit with US trade restrictions over spy balloon incident Chinese companies hit with US trade restrictions over spy balloon incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715313153_SpyBalloon.jpg)
Chinese companies hit with US trade restrictions over spy balloon incident
The Biden administration added 37 Chinese entities to a trade restriction list, including some for supporting the spy balloon that flew over the U.S. last year.
Fri May 10 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The US must compel Israel to cease and desist from genocide [COLUMNIST] The US must compel Israel to cease and desist from genocide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706656700_Israelisoldier.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The US must compel Israel to cease and desist from genocide
Biden administration must warn Netanyahu officially and personally and cut off all aid (military and non-military) to Israel at once.
Thu Feb 15 2024
![US uncovers over 3,800 cases of child worker abuse, launches crackdown US uncovers over 3,800 cases of child worker abuse, launches crackdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71677560992_MartyWalsh.jpg)
US uncovers over 3,800 cases of child worker abuse, launches crackdown
The Biden administration will implement tougher new measures designed to punish violators after discovering thousands of cases of abuse.
Tue Feb 28 2023
![Judge dismisses Khashoggi lawsuit against Saudi prince; Biden granted him immunity Judge dismisses Khashoggi lawsuit against Saudi prince; Biden granted him immunity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670380742_MohammedSalman.jpg)
Judge dismisses Khashoggi lawsuit against Saudi prince; Biden granted him immunity
Judge John Bates suggested he was reluctant to throw out the lawsuit but had no choice given the Biden administration's decision.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![US says Saudi prince has immunity in Khashoggi killing lawsuit US says Saudi prince has immunity in Khashoggi killing lawsuit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668765964_CrownPrince.jpg)
US says Saudi prince has immunity in Khashoggi killing lawsuit
The Biden administration said Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has immunity from lawsuits over the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Fri Nov 18 2022
![Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663119816_COLOMBIA.jpg)
Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege
Biden administration cracks down on groups fueling a record number of border crossings.
Wed Sep 14 2022
![Importers paid $32 bln in US tariffs on China tech imports - Industry report Importers paid $32 bln in US tariffs on China tech imports - Industry report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/41548210915_Capitol.jpg)
Importers paid $32 bln in US tariffs on China tech imports - Industry report
The Biden administration continues to deliberate over whether to remove some duties.
Wed Jul 20 2022
![Analysis - How the Biden White House is fighting Russian disinformation Analysis - How the Biden White House is fighting Russian disinformation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646453086_JoeBiden.jpg)
Analysis - How the Biden White House is fighting Russian disinformation
The Biden administration is taking a unique approach to fighting a surge in Russian disinformation and propaganda.
Sat Mar 05 2022
![US officials to boycott Beijing Olympics over rights 'atrocities' US officials to boycott Beijing Olympics over rights 'atrocities'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638842375_BEIJING.jpg)
US officials to boycott Beijing Olympics over rights 'atrocities'
The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games.
Tue Dec 07 2021
![Blinken to visit Indonesia and Malaysia next week Blinken to visit Indonesia and Malaysia next week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638780270_BLINKEN.jpg)
Blinken to visit Indonesia and Malaysia next week
Anthony Blinken is due to visit Indonesia and Malaysia next week as the Biden administration ramps up engagement in Southeast Asia.
Mon Dec 06 2021
![Australia considers diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics Australia considers diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81637831123_beijing.jpg)
Australia considers diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
The Australian government will await the Biden administration's decision before any commitment to a diplomatic boycott.
Thu Nov 25 2021
![Former Saudi spymaster calls on Biden administration for help on his jailed kids Former Saudi spymaster calls on Biden administration for help on his jailed kids](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61635128627_SAUDI.jpg)
Former Saudi spymaster calls on Biden administration for help on his jailed kids
A former top Saudi intelligence official who is living in exile accused Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday of targeting him.
Mon Oct 25 2021