Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he will 'fight' any sanctions on army Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 22 people Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2024
How might new US aid change the war in Ukraine? Russian invasion has gained ground in 2024 as Ukraine ran out of artillery, but a $61bn US aid package finally looks imminent The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024
Marjorie Taylor Greene renews attacks on speaker as House passes Ukraine aid Far-right representative says Mike Johnson’s speakership is ‘over’ but has not followed through on threat to try to remove him The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2024
In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the future remains Congress moved a step closer on Saturday toward finalizing long-delayed military assistance for Ukraine. But relief among Ukrainians has been mixed with uneasiness over future U.S. assistance. WEKU · Apr 21, 2024
Approval of $61bn aid from US shows Ukraine will not be abandoned, says Zelenskiy Ukrainian president urges Senate to ratify aid package so that country can strengthen frontline with Russia The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024
US Aid Shows Ukraine Will Not Be 'Second Afghanistan': Zelensky The decision by the US House of Representatives to earmark $61 billion in long-delayed aid for Ukraine shows the country will not become "a second Afghanistan," President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday. International Business Times · Apr 21, 2024
Zelensky welcomes US House approval of Ukraine aid, urges passage into law Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday welcomed the passage of $60 billion in aid for Ukraine by the US House of Representatives but urged Washington to quickly turn the bill into law and proceed with the actual transfer of weapons, saying long-range arms and air defense systems were top priorities. France 24 · Apr 21, 2024
Behind the Curtain: Speaker Johnson's historic road-to-Kyiv conversion In an era of tribal politics and congressional dysfunction, the country witnessed a rare triumph of consequential bipartisanship. Axios · Apr 21, 2024
'Finally': Relief And Optimism In Kyiv After US Approves New Aid Despite gloomy weather, Ukrainians in the capital Kyiv were cheerful and cautiously optimistic on Sunday after their biggest ally Washington approved $61 billion in new war-time aid. International Business Times · Apr 21, 2024
Israel’s foreign minister says Erdoğan ‘should be ashamed’ of meeting with Hamas chief Israel Katz criticises Turkish president over discussion with Ismail Haniyeh about Gaza attacks The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024
Israel Pounds Gaza As West Bank Violence Surges Israel carried out deadly strikes in Gaza, first responders in the war-battered Palestinian territory said on Sunday, as violence flared in the occupied West Bank. International Business Times · Apr 21, 2024
Russia Claims Advances Near Chasiv Yar As Ukraine Hails New Aid Russia said Sunday its forces had gained territory near the key battleground town of Chasiv Yar in east Ukraine, highlighting the pressure facing Kyiv as it gears up to receive $61 billion in new US aid. International Business Times · Apr 21, 2024
US House Passes Billion Aid Package For Ukraine U.S. House passes B foreign aid bill with B for Ukraine and allies. Leaders express gratitude for bipartisan support against Russian aggression. Top News · Apr 21, 2024
Netanyahu vows to increase 'military pressure' on Hamas in 'the coming days' Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Sunday said Israel will increase "military pressure" on the Palestinian militant group Hamas in a bid to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. The announcement came after Israeli overnight strikes in the area of the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed at least… France 24 · Apr 21, 2024
International Business Times · Apr 21, 2024 'War Against Women': Iran Ramps Up Crackdown As Regional Tensions Rage Executions of convicts, arrests of dissidents and a resurgence in patrols enforcing the obligatory wearing of hijabs: Iran is stepping up repression at home as tensions flare with its arch-foe Israel, activists say.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024 House approves $61bn aid for Ukraine – what we know so far, and what happens next US funding package has cleared its biggest hurdle, the House of Representatives. What comes next in the Senate, and how has the world responded?
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: ‘Thank you America’ says Zelenskiy as aid passes House at last Once Senate and Biden give nod, rearming can start ‘almost immediately’; drones hit Russian fuel and energy facilities. What we know on day 788
The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024 U.S. House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle U.S. House swiftly approves $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and allies, overcoming resistance in rare Saturday session.
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2024 US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President Biden to sign into law.
Axios · Apr 20, 2024 House passes $95 billion aid package to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months-long delay The vote puts Congress on track to send long sought-after aid to Ukraine.
International Business Times · Apr 20, 2024 US Lawmakers Pass New Ukraine Aid After Costly Delay US lawmakers have approved new funding to provide Ukraine with desperately needed military aid, but their months-long delay in doing so was costly, undermining Kyiv's fight against invading Russian forces.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 20, 2024 Ukraine and Israel aid bills split Texans in Congress — but not along party lines Hardline conservatives opposed the bills without more legislation to harden the southern border. And some progressives wanted more protections for Palestinians.
France 24 · Apr 20, 2024 US House approves long-awaited $61 billion Ukraine aid package Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives on Saturday quickly passed legislation to provide military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, and to ban TikTok if it fails to divest from its Chinese parent company.
The Guardian - US · Apr 20, 2024 US House approves $61bn in military aid for Ukraine after months of stalling Ukrainian president thanks America after Speaker Mike Johnson secures bipartisan support for funding Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2024 US House of Representatives approve $95bn aid for Ukraine, Israel and other allies Rare Saturday session sees approval of $95 billion in aid for allied nations