The pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, will be flown to the Smithsonian National Zoo from China before the end of the year.
Author: KATIE ROGERS
Russia’s Antisatellite Technology Poses No Immediate Threat, White House Says
“We are not talking about a weapon that can be used to attack human beings or cause physical destruction here on earth,” a White House spokesman said.
The U.S. Wants Israel to Scale Back the Gaza War. What Leverage Does It Have?
There are ways to persuade Israel to shift its strategy in Gaza, but each option carries a political and diplomatic cost for President Biden.
Day After Xi Meeting, Biden Says U.S. Has ‘Real Differences’ With China
Mr. Biden won applause when he noted that he and Mr. Xi had agreed to resume military-to-military communication to “reduce the risk of miscalculation.”
Biden Strengthens Ties With Indonesia Despite Tensions Over the War in Gaza
Indonesia’s president, Joko Widodo, visited the White House and appealed to President Biden to call for a cease-fire. Mr. Biden focused instead on their new strategic partnership.
Jake Sullivan’s ‘Quieter’ Middle East Comments Did Not Age Well
The national security adviser has drawn criticism for recent public remarks. Biden officials pushed back on the idea that Mr. Sullivan was offering a lasting view on Middle East conflicts.
Biden Keeps Australia’s Dinner Low-Key at a Moment of Global Turmoil
Before the state dinner was over, President Biden had stepped out for a briefing on a mass shooting in Maine and to call lawmakers in the state. He left shortly after 10 p.m.
Biden Reaffirms Support for Israel but Calls for Protection of Civilians
During an appearance with the Australian prime minister, President Biden pledged that the United States would provide Israel with what it needed to defend itself against Hamas.
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President Biden went to Asia with a diplomatic to-do list. But he also wanted to show he remains up to the rigors of globe-trotting statesmanship.
G20 Declaration Omits Criticism of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
American officials defended the agreement, saying it built on the statement released last year and that the United States was still pressing for peace in Ukraine.