All articles tagged with #us visit
Originally Published 16 days ago — by The Guardian
King Charles III and Prince William are expected to visit the US in 2026 to boost a trade deal with the US, with Charles likely visiting in April and William during the World Cup in June, amidst ongoing trade negotiations and diplomatic efforts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Ynetnews
The Israeli Knesset approved bills to apply sovereignty over the West Bank and Ma’ale Adumim, defying Prime Minister Netanyahu's request to delay amid US Vice President's visit, with the votes highlighting internal political divisions and the ongoing debate over Israeli territorial claims.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy concluded his visit to Washington, where he sought support for Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces. Zelenskyy pledged to reclaim the city of Bakhmut, emphasizing that Ukraine will continue its military operations despite the upcoming winter. He also expressed confidence in reclaiming two more cities but did not specify which ones. Zelenskyy met with lawmakers, military officials, and President Joe Biden, discussing the need for additional military assistance and the dispatch of long-range missiles. He also met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to strengthen their relationship and address concerns about Russia's military cooperation with Iran.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is on a three-city tour of the US, wooing the Indian diaspora and criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian-Americans are considered more than "soft power" as they have the highest median income among all immigrant communities in the US and contribute significant funds to American and Indian political parties. Any positive news coverage reported back home also has the potential to "boost electoral prospects" in India. However, projecting a reputation on the upswing will be "a tall task" for Mr Gandhi, says Temple University's Sanjoy Chakravorty.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Newly released FBI documents reveal a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during her 1983 visit to the US, with a man claiming he would drop an object off the Golden Gate Bridge or attempt to kill her at Yosemite National Park. The files also show the FBI's hypervigilance at possible threats to the British monarch during her visits to the US, particularly due to concerns about the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and its sympathizers. The Queen's cousin, Louis Mountbatten, was assassinated by the Provisional IRA in 1979.