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President Biden authorizes $800 million in military aid to Ukraine, including helicopters, artillery, armored vehicles, and protective gear against potential chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological threats. The package aims to support Ukraine's defense capabilities in anticipation of a new Russian offensive.

President Joe Biden traveled to Iowa to announce a strategy for reducing gas prices by temporarily suspending ethanol blending restrictions. The move aims to cut fuel costs by approximately 10 cents per gallon at select stations, addressing high inflation challenges facing American consumers.

The Ukraine conflict is pushing Western Europe closer to the United States, with President Biden offering expanded natural gas shipments to help Europe break free from Russian energy dependency. The EU currently relies on Russia for 40% of its natural gas needs, making this strategic shift crucial for energy security.

President Biden and Western allies announced new sanctions and humanitarian support for Ukraine, pledging $1 billion in supplies and offering to welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. Leaders discussed potential responses to potential chemical or nuclear threats from Russia.

The U.S. Trade Representative has reinstated 352 product exclusions from Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports, retroactively effective from October 2021. The exclusions cover industrial components, automotive parts, chemicals, and consumer goods previously subject to 7.5% to 25% tariffs under the Trump administration.

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, targeting dozens of defense companies, hundreds of parliament members, and the chief executive of Russia's largest bank. The move aims to increase pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine and restrict its economic capabilities.

The FBI has released its first declassified document about the September 11, 2001 attacks, following President Biden's executive order. The 16-page report highlights contacts between hijackers and Saudi officials but does not conclusively prove government involvement.

The US president spoke to the Chinese president for the first time since taking office. Washington / Beijing: US President Joe Biden has spoken over...