Experts slam Biden's "red line" failure "He's made himself look every bit as heartless as Donald Trump," Harvard professor says Salon · May 30, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Sweden donates vital ASC 890 surveillance planes Blinken says US weapon arrivals helping stabilise the front; death toll among Russia’s youngest soldiers revealed. What we know on day 827 The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2024
US officials won’t admit American-made bombs used in Rafah tent camp strike that killed 45 Deadly blaze in Rafah camp ignited after airstrike using US-made GBU-39 bombs, analysts say The Independent UK · May 29, 2024
US Pledges 5M Aid To Moldova For Energy Security U.S. pledges 5 million aid to Moldova to boost energy security and counter Russian disinformation. Concerns over Russian threats to Moldova and Georgia.... Top News · May 29, 2024
US Secretary Of State Urges Israel To Consider Civilian Costs US Secretary of State Blinken emphasizes the need for Israel to consider civilian impact in Gaza conflict. Top News · May 29, 2024
Israel cannot win Gaza war without ‘day-after’ plan, Blinken warns Top US diplomat says, without strategy to govern and stablise Gaza, Hamas or something ‘worse’ will re-emerge after war. Al Jazeera · May 29, 2024
US pledges $135 million in aid to Western-leaning Moldova to counter Russian disinformation U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged $135 million in aid to Moldova for energy security and to counter Russian disinformation The Independent UK · May 29, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: police search European parliament over possible Russian interference – as it happened A parliamentary employee’s home and offices raided amid accusations they were ‘paid to promote Russian propaganda’ The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024
Blinken To Support Moldova's Western Hopes Against Russia US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Moldova on Wednesday with plans to show robust support for the frontline country's Western aspirations amid alarm over Russian gains elsewhere. International Business Times · May 29, 2024
Call to prosecute Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes exposes the west’s moral doublethink US and Britain condemn Hamas and Putin, yet balk at attempts to hold Israel’s leaders to account. But no one should be above the law The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024
Israel-Gaza war: protesters in Tel Aviv demand end to war – as it happened This blog has now closed. You can read our latest report on the Israel-Gaza war here and all our coverage on the conflict here The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2024
US announces $275M in new military assistance for Ukraine The Biden administration has, as expected, announced an additional $275 million in military aid for Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
Blinken will head to eastern Europe as concerns mount about Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to eastern Europe next week as concerns mount about Russia's advances in Ukraine, potential Russian interference in neighboring Moldova and pro-Moscow legislation being promoted in the former Soviet republic of Georgia The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
US Imposes Visa Restrictions, Reviewing Cooperation With Georgia The United States was imposing new visa restrictions and reviewing relations with Georgia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday, after it pushed forward a Russian-style "foreign influence" law that triggered mass protests. International Business Times · May 24, 2024
The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: US-supplied glide bombs struggle against Russian jamming ‘Extremely cruel’ attacks kill at least seven in Kharkiv; Blinken told to get rid of ban on Ukrainians firing US weapons into Russia. What we know on day 821
Top News · May 23, 2024 Obama Administration Accused Of Shielding Known Terrorists Accusations of Obama admin shielding terrorists linked to Iran's nuclear program surface, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
The Conversation · May 23, 2024 Should Ukraine attack Russian territory with western weapons? The debate in Nato is shifting Military experts believe that the US policy prohibiting Ukraine from using American weaponry to attack targets inside Russia is giving the invader an important advantage as it develops its recent offensive in the northern Kharkiv region.
The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: France flies nuclear-capable missile as Russia holds drills China sending Russia lethal aid, says British defence secretary; Zelenskiy stresses need for defence against glide bombs. What we know on day 820
International Business Times · May 22, 2024 Blinken Doubts Global Pandemic Deal Can Be Reached In 'Near Term' US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday voiced doubt for the near-term prospects of a global pandemic agreement under negotiation that has drawn a backlash in several Western countries.
The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2024 US worried Netanyahu may torpedo normalisation deal with Saudi Arabia Israel indicates agreement involving defence pact with US is not possible if Palestinian state is a condition
International Business Times · May 22, 2024 World Economic Forum Founder Schwab To Retire From Leadership Role Klaus Schwab, the founder and for decades the face of the World Economic Forum, will step away from executive leadership in the coming months, the organisation said.
Al Jazeera · May 22, 2024 Why are Kenyan forces set to intervene in Haiti and how is the US involved? When William Ruto meets Joe Biden in Washington, a Kenyan-led police mission to Haiti will top the presidents’ agenda.
Top News · May 22, 2024 Blinken Open To Legislative Action Against International Criminal Court Secretary Blinken and President Biden criticize ICC's decision seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, signaling readiness to explore legislative resp...
The Independent UK · May 22, 2024 Blinken hints at US sanctions against international court over arrest warrants for Israeli leaders US secretary of state says committed to acting against world court’s ‘profoundly wrongheaded decision’ to seek arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoal Gallant
The Guardian - US · May 21, 2024 Kenyan special forces police to arrive in Haiti to help combat gang violence An advance group of Kenyan officers, part of a larger UN-backed ‘support mission’ to stabilize Haiti, landed in Port-au-Prince