En 2023, la crisis que definía la política exterior del presidente estadounidense Joe Biden parecía ser la guerra entre Rusia y Ucrania. Biden también se centró en una cuidadosa diplomacia con China. Pero el 7 de octubre, Hamás lanzó su ataque contra Israel y, desde entonces, la agenda de Washington ha cambiado.

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Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

Ukraine Invasion

Israel and Iran have agreed a ceasefire after a twelve day conflict. Meanwhile, Israel strikes in Gaza continue with the humanitarian crisis deepening.

Middle East Conflict

Gaza y Ucrania dominarán la política exterior de EE.UU. en 2023

Si hay una doctrina Joe Biden, no ha sido evidente como el presidente pasó el pasado año gestionando crisis exteriores superpuestas. Recibió al Presidente de Ucrania, Volodymyr Zelensky, dos veces en tres meses. a la Cámara de Representantes, controlada por los republicanos, para que apruebe un préstamo de 50.000 millones de dólares a Ucrania. para Kiev, lo que elevaría la contribución total de EE.UU. a más de 100.000 millones de dólares. mil millones desde febrero de 2022. Ese paquete está estancado ya que los legisladores de la derecha se cansan de la financiación de lo que es probable se convierta en una guerra de desgaste. Putin confía en que Estados Unidos no cumpla lo prometido para Ucrania. Debemos, debemos, debemos demostrar que se equivoca. Ucrania era principalmente uno de los objetivos de EE.UU. para socavar, debilitar a Rusia. Hubo gente que incluso habló de, ya sabes, un desmantelamiento de Rusia. Así que había una clara posición política. Estados Unidos ahora mismo está muy preocupado por el ascenso de China y el regreso de Rusia. Los Estados Unidos están muy preocupados por el cambio en sus posiciones de los dentro de la comunidad internacional y los papeles que estos dos países están jugando. En febrero, EE.UU. derribó lo que dijo era un globo espía chino, provocando una ruptura en las comunicaciones militares entre las superpotencias. Poco después, la presidenta de Taiwán llegó a EE.UU. después de que Pekín instara al portavoz de la Cámara a no reunirse con ella. No fue hasta noviembre cuando Biden se reunió cara a cara con su homólogo chino, Xi Jinping, para intentar restablecer las relaciones. Pero esa cumbre tan esperada se vio eclipsada en la esfera internacional por la guerra de Israel, que duró semanas. bombardeo de Gaza. Biden, que se describe a sí mismo como un devoto sionista, se volcó con Israel tras el ataque de Hamás contra Gaza. 7 de octubre, y todavía no ha dado un paso atrás. Creo que esta administración quizás se ha pasado. Creo que el presidente yendo allí, cada semana altos funcionarios yendo allí, el envío de dos portaaviones, el envío de submarino nuclear, el envío y suministro de de inteligencia, el suministro de, ya sabes, el respaldo en los foros internacionales. Creo que todo esto es muy importante. Y puede que otras administraciones no hayan ido tan lejos como ésta. Los grupos de presión pueden provocar un cambio de política. TRT World obtuvo esta grabación de una llamada de Zoom entre musulmanes estadounidenses y sus electos. en el estado de Connecticut. Nunca me han visitado, ni una sola vez. Llevo 15 años haciendo esto por un grupo pro-palestino. Y la razón por la que me gustaría hablar más sobre eso es porque, ya sabes, los palestinos tienen reivindicaciones muy legítimas, y en ocasiones y lugares han sido objeto de injusticias brutales. Y, sin embargo, nadie cuenta su historia. Sin embargo, la presión interna y la disidencia dentro del gobierno han influido en la política de la administración. lenguaje. Quiero que se centren en cómo salvar vidas civiles. Pero Biden sigue cerrando un año con dos guerras encarnizadas que él financia casi en exclusiva, y puede que no tengan fin a la vista hasta que él decida que es el momento. Yasmeen Al-Sabawi, TRT World, Washington.

Israel's military has called up tens of thousands of reservists in preparation for an expected assault on Gaza City, as the Israeli government considered a new proposal for a ceasefire after nearly two years of war.

Jerusalem

Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City operation

The Trump administration says it is adding 407 items to the list of "derivative" steel and aluminum products subject to higher tariffs. The list includes products like car parts, household appliances, baby strollers, fire extinguishers and spray deodorants.

Global Tariffs

Trump expanding steel and aluminum tariffs

NATO military chiefs met virtually Wednesday for what was described as a candid discussion about security guarantees the alliance would be willing to provide to Ukraine in an effort to end Russia's war in the region.

Brussels

NATO chiefs meet virtually about potential Ukraine security guarantees

Israel's military leaders approved the next phase of their ongoing offensive in the territory. The operation will shift focus to Gaza City, targeting areas where Hamas is believed to still be active and where Israeli forces have not yet operated.

Israel approves next phase of Gaza offensive, focus on Gaza City

Despite not making landfall, Hurricane Erin is forcing mandatory evacuation orders in parts of North Carolina and is expected to cause rip currents for days along the U.S. East Coast.

North Carolina

Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on U.S. East Coast

The White House says it is working to secure a meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine, which both have agreed to, while plans continue to create security guarantees for Ukraine.

Trump says no U.S. ground troops will be sent to Ukraine

Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal for Gaza, but mediators are still waiting for an official response from Israel. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest from Jerusalem.

Mediators await Israeli response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China’s top diplomat on Tuesday and hailed the “steady progress” made in improving the bilateral relationship after a yearslong standoff between the nuclear-armed Asian powers.

New Delhi

India's Modi meets China's foreign minister to rebuild ties

Texas Democrats who ended a walkout found themselves shadowed by law enforcement officers to keep them from repeating the protest that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts and fulfill President Donald Trump's desire to reshape U.S. House maps.

Austin

Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout

Air Canada has reached a tentative agreement with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), ending the strike that began over the weekend involving 10,000 members and disrupted travel for more than 100,000 travelers per day.

Toronto

Air Canada reaches tentative agreement with flight attendant union

Exiled former Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui hailed Australia's grant of asylum status as a key acknowledgement of the territory's human rights infringements since its authorities quelled massive pro-democracy protests in 2019.

Hong Kong Island

Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker granted asylum by Australia

Forecasters are giving urgent warnings to millions of people who live along the East Coast as Hurricane Erin churns in the Atlantic. The storm will not make direct landfall but is expected to bring dangerous rip currents.

East Coast of the United States

Hurricane Erin to bring dangerous rip currents to U.S. East Coast

Jasveen Sangha, a Los Angeles woman known as the "Ketamine Queen," has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry. Sangha could face up to 45 years in prison.

Los Angeles

"Ketamine Queen" to plead guilty in Matthew Perry's death

European leaders who converged on the White House for talks on the Russia-Ukraine war demonstrated a united front regarding Ukraine's security on Monday, underscoring the issue as pivotal for the entire continent, not just Ukraine.

EU leaders show cautious optimism following Zelenskyy, Trump talks

As Hamas reportedly agreed to some ceasefire terms that would include the return of more hostages, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops to take more of Gaza.

Israel digs in on Gaza takeover as Hamas softens on ceasefire

President Donald Trump said that the United States would help Europe in providing security for Ukraine as part of any deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Trump tells Zelenskyy U.S. would help with security in a peace deal

Bolivia's presidential vote headed to an unprecedented runoff after elections Sunday that ended more than two decades of left-wing dominance in the Andean nation but signaled voters' trepidation about a major lurch to the right.

La Paz

Bolivia heads to runoff after historic defeat for the left

All Air Canada planes were grounded on Monday (August 18) after its 10,000 flight attendants refused a return-to-work mandate from the Canadian government.

Air Canada delays plans to resume operations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House Monday (August 18) for his meeting with President Donald Trump and other European leaders about Russia's war in Ukraine. CBS News White House reporter Taurean Small has more.

Trump meeting with Zelenskiy, European leaders at White House

Hamas on Monday informed mediators that it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposal submitted to it the day before, according to international and Israeli outlets.

Reports: Hamas accepts latest Gaza ceasefire proposal

Hurricane Erin will bring dangerously rough surf to parts of the U.S. East Coast. Over the weekend, Erin's outer bands lashed Puerto Rico with up to 7 inches of rain and flooding parts of the island.

Erin expected to bring dangerous conditions to U.S. East Coast

Ahead of his Monday meeting with President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymry Zelenksyy says his country will not give up any territory to Russia, even as the White House insists potential land swaps will be necessary. Willie James Inman reports.

Kyiv

Ahead of Trump meeting, Zelenskyy says won't give territory to Russia

Thousands of Israeli protesters demanded a deal to secure the release of hostages still held by Hamas in one of the biggest demonstrations since the war in Gaza began. Debora Patta reports.

Thousands of Israelis protest in Gaza, call for end to fighting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy flies to Washington on Monday under heavy U.S. pressure to agree to a swift end to Russia's war in his country, but determined to defend Kyiv's interests — without sparking a second Oval Office dust-up with Donald Trump.

Zelenskyy, European allies to meet with Trump to discuss peace

European leaders voiced strong support for Ukraine ahead of a Washington summit with U.S President Donald Trump. They emphasized unity, territorial integrity and security guarantees as essential to any peace deal.

Paris

European leaders stress unity with Ukraine ahead of peace talks

International condemnation and pressure from allies have done nothing to stop Israel's plan to displace the people of northern Gaza. Israel on Saturday (August 16) said it is preparing to move Palestinians from combat zones to southern Gaza.

Israeli military prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza

Thousands of people took to the streets on Sunday in a nationwide strike amid fears further fighting could endanger the 50 hostages believed to still be in Gaza.

Tel Aviv-Yafo

Dozens of Israelis arrested in protest to demand end to Gaza war

Russia continues to target Ukrainian cities firing hundreds of missiles and projectiles daily despite ongoing peace efforts, led by the United States. Ukrainian officials say their unwillingness to dial back their offensive reflects their lack of sincere interest in peace.

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