![]() ![]() ![]() The Biden administration is set to impose a 10-year ban on funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology, the Chinese laboratory which some blame for starting the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Department of Health and Human Services memo. commitment to Israel is “ironclad.” Siobhan Hughes reports for the Wall Street Journal. The vote comes amid an apparent easing of tensions after Israel’s President visited the White House and the Biden administration announced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit for later this year. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) called Israel racist. The vote sought to put Democrats on the spot after Rep. The House voted 412-9 to pass a resolution affirming the United State’s strong support for Israel and condemning antisemitism. Mark Mazzetti reports for the New York Times. companies are mostly prohibited from doing business with the firms in a bid to starve them of U.S. Both firms are mired in a political scandal in Greece, where government officials have been accused of using their hacking tools against political opponents and journalists. The Biden administration yesterday added two Europe-based hacking firms, Intellexa and Cytrox, run by an Israeli former general, to a Commerce Department blacklist. Choe Sang-Hun reports for the New York Times. North Korea responded by firing two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast. submarine capable of launching nuclear missiles arrived in South Korea yesterday as the United States aims to demonstrate its “ironclad commitment” to defending South Korea against North Korea. soldier being held in North Korea, crossed the Demilitarised Zone into North Korea “wilfully” and without authorization. ĭefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that Travis King, the U.S. Jean Mackenzie and Emily McGarvey report for BBC News. It appears King’s actions were pre-planned. King managed to separate himself from his escort at Incheon Airport, exited the terminal, and went to the border crossing about 34 miles away. Before crossing the border, he was being escorted back to the United States to face disciplinary action after being held in South Korea on assault charges. soldier, is being held in North Korea after crossing the border from South Korea after joining a Demilitarised Zone border tour. Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here.Ī curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the past 24 hours. ![]()
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