The double standard with Israel and Palestine leaves us in moral darkness Biden and Zelenskiy support a war they say was ‘unprovoked’ but a defenseless population will pay for media misinformation The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2023
US And Europe Rally Behind Israel In Wake Of Hamas Attacks International condemnation of Hamas prompts strong statements of support for Israel's right to defend itself. Zenger · Oct 8, 2023
What’s happening with the Iran-US prisoner swap deal? Tehran and Washington are expected to exchange prisoners after Iran regains access to its blocked money. Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2023
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin meeting: What we know so far Analysts say North Korea can offer Russia ammunition, rocket systems and short-range ballistic missiles for Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2023
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un ‘to visit Vladimir Putin for weapons talks’ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia soon to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin tries to acquire military equipment for use in its war in Ukraine. Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia this month, U.S. official says The meeting could come within a month, a U.S. official said. Russia has been trying to acquire weapons from North Korea for its war in Ukraine. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2023
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia this month, US official says A U.S. official says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia this month to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin tries to acquire military equipment for use in its war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
FBI agents reportedly search for Uzbeks helped into US by smuggler with IS ties Episode reported by CNN required emergency memo to senior Biden officials and suggests agency does not know migrants’ whereabouts The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2023
North Korea says its 2nd attempt to launch a spy satellite has failed The failed launch prompted neighboring Japan to issue a brief "J-alert" ordering some residents to evacuate to safe places as the North Korean rocket flew over its southernmost islands of Okinawa. WEKU · Aug 24, 2023
Five US dual citizens detained in Iran moved out of prison to house arrest Move could indicate start of a possible prisoner swap between US and Iran, though negotiations for release of the five are continuing The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2023
White House hails Yemen steps after meeting with Saudi crown prince Senior aides to U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday hailed progress toward resolving conflict in Yemen after "constructive" talks in Saudi Arabia with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Reuters · Apr 15, 2023
White House: Biden ‘Very Forthright’ with Netanyahu US President Joe Biden has shared his concerns about the situation in Israel directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid protests over a planned judicial overhaul, the White House said on Monday. White House spokesman John Kirby said Biden has been "very forthright" with Netanyahu. Biden’s Administration and the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2023
Israel 'on fire' as protesters light bonfires and flights cancelled in country The strike by the Histadrut umbrella group, which represents nearly 800,000 workers in health, transit and banking, among many other fields, could paralyse large parts of Israel's economy Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2023
U.S. 'strongly urges' Israel leaders to find compromise The United States is deeply concerned by events in Israel and "strongly urges" leaders there to find compromise as soon as possible, a White House spokesperson said on Sunday after the firing of Israel's defense minister triggered mass protests. Reuters · Mar 27, 2023
The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2023 Pentagon accused of blocking effort to hand Russia war crimes evidence to ICC Defence department reportedly unwilling to share intelligence over fears precedent could be set against US soldiers fighting foreign wars
Reuters · Feb 22, 2023 Analysis-Can U.S. support for Ukraine last as war enters second year? U.S. President Joe Biden dramatically emphasized U.S. backing for Ukraine this week with a trip to the wartorn country, but back home public support for sending weapons to Ukraine is softening as the conflict enters its second year with no end in sight.
WEKU · Feb 13, 2023 China accuses U.S. of flying spy balloons into Chinese airspace more than 10 times The accusations made by China on Monday have further ratcheted up tensions between the two countries amid mutual allegations of surveillance.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 6, 2023 US Asserts Iran Presents One of its Most Complex Challenges US administration described Iran as "one of the most complex challenges," stressing that military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow had become a significant obstacle to a possible return to the 2015 nuclear deal. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley is currently focusing heavily on supporting the rights of the Iranian…
Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022 Kim Jong-un oversees new 'monster missile' launch and hits out at 'aggressive' US While it's currently unclear whether North Korea possesses functioning nuclear-armed missiles, some experts say today's launch involved its longest-range missile designed to overcome US missile defense systems
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2022 North Korea test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile towards Japan with range to strike entire US It was been slammed as ‘a grave provocation and serious threat’
Axios · Nov 18, 2022 North Korea test-fires missile with range to strike U.S. mainland, Japan says The launch came a day after North Korean officials warned of warned of a "fiercer" response to the U.S. and its allies.
France 24 · Nov 18, 2022 North Korea test-fires ballistic missile with range to strike US mainland North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed near Japanese waters on Friday in its second major weapons test this month that showed a potential ability to launch nuclear strikes on all of the US mainland.
Axios · Nov 15, 2022 Poland: 2 killed after "Russian-made missile" fell on Polish soil near Ukraine border NATO ambassadors will meet Wednesday to "to discuss this tragic incident," the alliance said.
Reuters · Nov 15, 2022 White House says it cannot confirm reports out of Poland The White House cannot confirm reports coming out of Poland and is working with the Polish government to gather more information, National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said on Tuesday, after a report that Russian missiles had hit Polish territory.
Axios · Nov 3, 2022 North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile in latest escalation North Korea launched the missiles a day after firing 23 others - its most ever in a single day.