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Papua New Guineans reject Biden's comments about cannibalism, urging him to focus on eliminating the remnants of World War II instead of making offensive remarks about their people.

President Joe urged the Senate to quickly pass an aid package for Ukraine to provide Ukraine with weapons and equipment to meet its immediate needs on the battlefield.

The UK Ministry of Defense has not used more than half of the £900 million international military fund earmarked for Ukraine due to bureaucratic delays in processing contracts, having allocated or spent only £404 million so far.

The Pentagon is preparing to quickly approve an arms package for Ukraine that includes much-needed artillery and air defense equipment as soon as Congress votes on additional funding for Ukraine.

The United States will immediately send weapons to Ukraine if Congress approves the allocation of funds to help Ukraine, said White House spokeswoman Karin Jean-Pierre.

The United States is working to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Iran and hold Iran accountable.

U. S. President Joe Biden called China "xenophobic" and said it has real economic problems. The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded that it is still unclear whether these words "refer to China or the United States itself.

Biden promises to immediately sign bills providing critical aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan after congressional approval to support allies against threats from Russia and Iran.

House Republicans are planning to consider aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan separately, rather than in one bill, which could potentially delay the process of providing aid to these countries.

The Biden Administration is willing to consider four separate bills proposed by the Speaker of the House to fund national security needs, including assistance to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and other priorities, but insists that Ukraine and Israel receive the necessary security assistance as soon as possible.

Ukraine's Finance Minister met with U. S. officials to discuss Ukraine's estimated $37.2 billion state budget needs for 2024, the use of confiscated Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine, and assistance in restoring critical infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks.

Biden and Czech Prime Minister Fiala discussed NATO alliances, strengthening the Czech Republic's defense capabilities, unwavering support for Ukraine against Russian invasion, and signing a memorandum on protecting democratic institutions from foreign disinformation.

In 2023, U. S. President Joe Biden and his wife Jill earned $620,000, paid $146,600 in federal income tax and $34,400 in state taxes, and donated $20,000 to 17 charities, including $5,000 to the Beau Biden Foundation.

The United States will not shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine, but will instead provide weapons and air defense equipment to the Ukrainian military.

According to the Pentagon spokesperson, Ukraine urgently needs air defense equipment, and he emphasized the need for the US Congress to approve additional funding to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Biden urged Congress to pass the aid package for Ukraine and Israel approved by the Senate as soon as possible.

Biden convened the G7 leaders to coordinate a unified diplomatic response after Iran and its proxies launched an unprecedented air attack on targets in Israel.

Israel plans to respond to Iran's strikes with drones and missiles in a coordinated operation with its allies, according to sources cited by The New York Times.

Iran launched an air strike on Israel, forcing the White House to issue a statement of unwavering support for Israel's security and defense against threats from Iran.

President Zelenskyy expressed concern about the slowdown in support from partners and called for Ukraine to strengthen its own defense capabilities to meet the challenges it faces.

House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiates a package of aid for Ukraine and Israel with the White House, facing pressure from Republicans and Democrats.

The United States is working with partners to provide Ukraine with additional air defense capabilities to protect its energy facilities from Russian attacks, while emphasizing the importance of Congressional approval of more funding for this purpose.

Russia has launched another major series of air attacks on Ukraine's energy system, prompting the White House to urgently call on Congress to approve additional funding to provide Ukraine with air defense systems to protect its population and critical infrastructure.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address the U. S. Congress to call for continued military assistance to Ukraine and emphasize the importance of a strong U.S.-Japanese partnership.

Congressmen continue to actively discuss options for further action to help Ukraine, but no consensus has been reached on an aid package for Ukraine.

In a few weeks, Russia will outnumber Ukraine in artillery by 10 to 1, according to a statement to Congress by Christopher Cavoli, commander of the U. S. Forces in Europe, in which he called for urgent funds to help Ukraine.

Lloyd Austin, the head of the Pentagon, opposed Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries, advising Ukraine to focus on strikes that have a direct impact on the war.

Biden extended for another year the sanctions regime imposed on Russia over its harmful foreign activities that undermine US security and democracy.

IAEA experts have recorded another drone strike on the russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, but this time it did not pose a threat to the nuclear facility.

The White House accuses Congress of inaction, which is causing Ukraine to lose ground on the battlefield, and calls for passage of a bill to provide aid to Ukraine.