Morning news brief: Blinken meets Netanyahu, Bolsonaro seeks visa extension to stay in US and more

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US State Secretary Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday. While Blinken reiterated Washington's commitment to ties with Israel, Netanyahu anchored his talks around Iran nuclear weapons. Bolsonaro seeks to extend his stay in the US by six months at a time when the former Brazilian president is being probed for the recent riots. 

Among other news, US President Joe Biden said Monday the United States would not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as Kyiv demands more weaponry and air support to be better able to fight the Russian forces. 

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Blinken calls for calm amid Israel-Palestine tensions; Netanyahu evokes Iran nuclear weapons    

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US State Secretary Antony Blinken, who arrived in Israel on Monday, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem where he highlighted Washington's commitment to core democratic principles and institutions. Blinken's visit comes against the backdrop of the recent judicial overhaul by the Netanyahu government which received widespread condemnations. 

Bolsonaro seeks to extend his stay in US by six months amid riot probe  

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As Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro is being investigated for his alleged role in the 8 January riots in the country, the former president has filed for a six-month tourist immigration visa to remain in the United States. This comes as the former Brazilian president flew to Florida on 30 December when he was still holding the presidential post. 

Biden says US won't be sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine    

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US President Joe Biden said Monday the United States would not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as Kyiv demands more weaponry and air support to be better able to fight the Russian forces. 

In the face of a 'savage' winter, UN pleads with Taliban for exemptions to female aid workers    

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The United Nations on Monday pleaded with Afghanistan rulers and Taliban to provide more exemptions to its ban on female aid workers. Martin Griffiths talked of the vital role women play in the massive effort to support struggling Afghans.

Watch | Indian dog breed inducted into PM Modi's security team

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative of Make in India will now reflect in his own security arrangements. The modern breed of Indian dogs have reportedly been inducted into the prime minister's security force as part of the program.