Ukraine And Israel Urgently Need Military Aid From Congress Pentagon leaders warn of critical need for military aid to Ukraine and Israel due to funding delays, urging prompt action by Congress. Top News · Apr 18, 2024
Poland's president visits Donald Trump as allies eye a possible return Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday with Polish President Andrzej Duda, the latest in a series of meetings with foreign leaders as they brace for the possibility of a second Trump term. WEKU · Apr 18, 2024
US military aid: what’s in the $95bn bill and why has it taken so long for Congress to pass? On Tuesday the senate passed the long awaited foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 784 As the war enters its 784th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2024
EU Weighs Response To Russian 'Interference' In Election Runup EU leaders were Wednesday weighing the bloc's response to suspicions of Russian meddling ahead of June elections in the bloc, with calls for new sanctions to target "malign activities" by Moscow. International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024
Johnson risks GOP revolt on foreign aid Speaker Johnson said that he would introduce foreign aid bills to the floor despite some opposition from his caucus Salon · Apr 17, 2024
Israel considered striking Iran on Monday but decided to wait, officials say The Biden administration has urged Israel to "be careful" with any retaliation. Axios · Apr 17, 2024
Violent arrests seen in Iran as 'morality patrols' resume in nationwide crackdown A year and a half after the start of the “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests, police in Iran have resumed “morality patrols” to crack down on women violating the Islamic Republic’s strict hijab rules. Patrols consisting of uniformed male officers and female officers in black chadors have been seen in the… France 24 · Apr 17, 2024
Ukraine Reports Increased Russian Use Of Tear Gas Escalation of tear gas use in Ukraine-Russia conflict raises safety and legality concerns. International conventions regulate tear gas use in warfare. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
Mike Johnson moves ahead with foreign aid bills despite threats to oust him Two fellow Republicans have threatened to remove House speaker if he advances Ukraine funding proposal The Guardian - US · Apr 17, 2024
Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Intense Pressure Over Foreign Aid Bills Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges over foreign aid bills, including funding for Ukraine, amid party pressure and potential speaker ousting. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
Russian peacekeepers start withdrawal from Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh Soldiers begin to leave region in South Caucasus long fought over by Azerbaijan and Armenia. Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2024
Poland’s president may meet Donald Trump ‘socially’ in New York Andrzej Duda’s visit comes as European leaders prepare for Trump’s possible return to White House The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
House Democrats Open To Deal To Help Speaker Johnson House Democrats consider supporting Speaker Mike Johnson to retain leadership by backing foreign aid legislation, amid threats of his removal by Rep. Thoma... Top News · Apr 17, 2024
International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024 Biden Urges Congress To Pass 'Pivotal' Ukraine, Israel War Aid President Joe Biden urged Republicans on Wednesday to drop opposition to a long-delayed military aid package for Ukraine and Israel, saying the US allies are in a "pivotal" moment of conflicts against Russia and Iran.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024 Georgia footballers protest against Tbilisi’s ‘foreign influence’ bill Captain of national men’s team among those posting apparently coordinated social media messages
Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2024 More than 50,000 Russians killed in Ukrainian ‘meat grinder’: Report The rate of casualties accelerated last year as inexperienced troops arrived on the front lines.
Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2024 How well could Iran defend itself against a potential Israeli attack? Iran operates a wide variety of missile defence batteries at different ranges that aim to defend against aerial strikes.
International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024 Georgian MPs Proceed With Controversial 'Foreign Influence' Law Georgian lawmakers gave a first green light Wednesday to a controversial "foreign influence" law that has sparked mass street protests over concerns it would undermine Tbilisi's European aspirations.
Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2024 Giving frozen Russian assets to Ukraine would be 'total game changer', says London businessman Bill Browder, known as the Kremlin leader’s ‘number one enemy’, says handing assets to Ukraine would allow it to ‘fight off the Russians’
Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2024 Zelensky plea for air defence equipment from allies as Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city killing at least 13 More than 60 people have also been injured in the strike on Chernihiv in northern Ukraine
France 24 · Apr 17, 2024 More than a dozen killed in Ukraine after Russian strike on apartment block Three Russian missiles crashed into Ukraine's historic city of Chernigiv on Wednesday, killing 17 people, as officials pleaded for more air defence systems from allies.
International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024 Russian Strike On Ukraine City Kills 13 A Russian strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernigiv killed 13 people and wounded dozens more on Wednesday, as Kyiv sounded the alarm over shortages in its air defence capabilities.
Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2024 Ukraine says 17 killed in Russian missile attack on Chernihiv Ukraine’s Zelenskyy reiterates plea to Western countries for air defence systems after attack that also wounded dozens.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024 First Thing: Kharkiv could become ‘second Aleppo’ without US aid to Ukraine, mayor says House speaker seeks to split US aid into separate votes. Plus, Trump rebuked by judge in warning against juror ‘intimidation’