Category: United States International Relations

State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for the United Nations General Assembly.
I Led A.I. Diplomacy for the U.S. The Coming Safety Talks Will Not Save Us.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Even if Beijing now takes the risks of A.I. seriously, the message has not reached its domestic companies.
Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.
U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
Trump Ally Harold Hamm Strikes Venezuela Oil Deal

The New York Times – Business:
Mr. Hamm’s company, Continental Resources, has signed a preliminary deal with Venezuela’s state-owned oil company to develop and produce oil.
The World Economy Is Becoming Wary of the U.S.

The New York Times – Business:
America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.
Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel, Including 40,000 One-Ton Bombs

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The package would be among the largest deliveries of U.S. munitions to Israel.
Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Congressional Budget Office said its analysis had been limited by the fact that the Defense Department did not respond to requests for information on the costs of the conflict.
Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World

The New York Times – Business:
The prime minister brought together about 100 money managers in Toronto to promote Canada as the ideal place for their investments.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s VTB Bank Over Ties to Iran

The New York Times – Business:
The move, which targeted a bank that is already under U.S. sanctions, was part of the Trump administration’s Operation Economic Outcast initiative.
What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars.

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.
Is A.I. Raising the Chances of Biological Warfare?

The New York Times – Business:
Current chatbots aren’t likely to help lone actors invent a deadly pathogen, experts say. But newer models, trained in biology, may need stronger safeguards.