During his visit to Seoul on Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the recent North Korean missile test, emphasising it as a crucial reminder of the necessity to strengthen collaboration between Washington, South Korea, and Japan to counter an increasingly assertive Pyongyang. North Korea launched what seemed to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile…
The US Department of State has officially informed Congress about a proposed arms sale to Israel, valued at $8 billion (£6.4 billion), as confirmed by an American official to the BBC. A consignment of weapons, pending approval from both House and Senate committees, comprises missiles, shells, and various other munitions. The decision arrived slightly over…
President-elect Donald Trump has requested that the US Supreme Court postpone a forthcoming TikTok ban as he seeks to negotiate a “political resolution”. On Friday, Trump’s attorney submitted a legal brief to the court asserting that the former president “opposes banning TikTok” and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia made a “conscious choice” by executing a significant overnight assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day. Ukraine’s air force reported the detection of 184 missiles and drones, noting that a significant number were intercepted or failed to reach their intended targets. Reports indicated that there were…
Reports indicate that Syrian rebel forces have made their way into Damascus, coinciding with claims that President Bashar al-Assad has departed the country following 13 years of civil conflict. Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali has expressed his commitment to ensuring the continuity of governance in the nation. Just 12 days following a significant offensive initiated by…
President Joe Biden has consistently refuted claims that he intends to grant a pardon to his son Hunter regarding his gun and tax evasion convictions or to commute what appears to be a significant prison sentence. On the Sunday evening following Thanksgiving, while the American public was focused on other matters, he revealed that he…
According to two U.S. officials, the Biden administration is reportedly finalising a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine. This move comes as the outgoing president aims to strengthen the Ukrainian government before resigning in January. As revealed by an official familiar with the plan, the Biden administration is set to supply a range of anti-tank…
In a significant development on Wednesday, special counsel Jack Smith announced the decision to drop the prosecution related to the 2020 election interference against Donald Trump. This action effectively diminishes one of the final legal challenges facing the president-elect. Smith has decided to withdraw his appeal following a federal judge’s dismissal of his case against…
Ukraine has said it will never give in to Russia’s aggression as it marks 1,000 days since the Kremlin launched a full-scale invasion of the country. The foreign ministry declared on Tuesday that Ukraine will steadfastly resist the occupiers, asserting that the Russian military will face consequences for its breaches of international law. Zelensky is…
Russia has warned that the deployment of US long-range missiles by Ukraine will provoke “an appropriate and tangible” response. A statement from the foreign ministry indicated that an attack occurring within Russian borders “would signify the direct involvement of the United States and its allies in hostilities against Russia.” In a significant shift in US…
