Hamas and Israel at war: what we know on day 24 Netanyahu rules out ceasefire in Gaza; families of hostages in Hamas video plead with Joe Biden to ‘bring everyone home’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023
Obama team reuniting in Chicago to mark 15th anniversary of historic presidential win The former president will be interviewed by the hosts of “Pod Save America” during the first-of-its-kind reunion, expected to draw thousands Thursday through Saturday. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 29, 2023
Biden discusses ‘accelerating’ aid to Gaza in calls with Netanyahu, el-Sisi The White House said Presidents Biden and el-Sisi ‘committed’ to accelerating aid to the people of Gaza. Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2023
White House calls on Israel to protect civilians in Gaza as doctors told to 'evacuate hospital' Israeli authorities reportedly urged staff and patients to evacuate al-Quds hospital in Gaza strip Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2023
Does Biden’s unwavering support for Israel risk his chance for re-election? Half of young Americans are skeptical of US support for Israel, and campus protesters demand a ceasefire in Gaza The Guardian - US · Oct 29, 2023
Mike Pence, ex-vice president, drops out of Republican presidential race Republican leader ends campaign for the White House after struggling to raise money and gain traction in the polls. Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2023
Netanyahu speaks in Tel Aviv, pledges to ‘abolish this evil’ – as it happened ‘The war inside Gaza is going to be long,’ Netanyahu says, calling the ground invasion a ‘holy mission’. The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023
Mike Pence and the ‘different beat’ that couldn’t get him to the presidency Pence has finally suspended a presidential campaign that never really got off the ground. It marks the latest step in a career mired in unpopularity, Kelly Rissman writes The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
Pence quits the presidential race after struggling to gain traction Former Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday dropped his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, ending his campaign for the White House after struggling to raise money and gain traction in the polls. France 24 · Oct 28, 2023
Left revolts over Biden’s staunch support of Israel amid Gaza crisis The president has lost favor with young, Muslim and Arab Americans, important Democratic constituencies The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2023
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping meeting a step closer, says US US president and senior aides meet with Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, after which White House says it is ‘working towards’ top-level talks The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2023
Biden questioned Gaza’s death toll, so Palestinians released the names Biden’s remarks casting doubt on the death toll in Gaza caused outrage at home and abroad, report Bel Trew from Tel Aviv, Richard Hall from New York City, and Andrew Feinberg from Washington, DC. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Ron DeSantis’s claim he sent military equipment to Israel unravels Florida governor receives pushback for falsely declaring he worked with Israel’s consul general in Miami to send weapons The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 611 White House says Russia is executing soldiers who fail to follow orders; Moscow criticises Ukraine-backed peace talks in Malta The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy claims equivalent of Russian brigade lost near Avdiivka; Putin warns of weapon smuggling from Ukraine – as it happened Ukraine’s president tells British PM brigade’s worth of troops lost trying to encircle embattled city; Putin demands action on weapons trafficking
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Russia is executing its own retreating soldiers as Ukraine offensive fails, says US US claims some of Russian casualties near Avdivvka were ’on orders of their own leaders’
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 How the 2024 candidates reacted to Maine shooting Candidates seeking the White House in 2024 offered commentary about gun violence in America after 18 people were killed in a mass shooting in Maine
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 White House says Russia is executing its own soldiers for not following orders The White House says that Russia is executing soldiers who have failed to follow orders and threatening entire units with death if they retreat from Ukrainian artillery fire
Salon · Oct 26, 2023 Mike Johnson won't contain the chaos Johnson goes from "who the hell?" to second in line for the presidency. But don't expect a functional government
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 US, South Korea and Japan ‘confirm’ North Korean arms shipments to Russia US and its Asian allies condemn supply of military equipment, saying these would increase human toll of Moscow’s war against Ukraine
WEKU · Oct 26, 2023 TikTok returns to the campaign trail but not everyone thinks it's a good idea As another major election inches closer, Democrats are navigating how TikTok fits into their 2024 campaign strategy, as the social media platform continues to be a top destination for young Americans.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 South Korea, US and Japan condemn North Korea's alleged supply of munitions to Russia South Korea, the U.S. and Japan have strongly condemned what they call North Korea’s supply of munitions and military equipment to Russia
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 US planning for evacuation of Americans from Middle East if conflict escalates US officials are in the early stages of drawing up plans for wider evacuations of Americans across the Middle East that would potentially be carried out if conflict between Israel and Hamas forces spills out into a wider regional conflict, the White House said on Monday.
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 White House wants more than $23 billion from Congress to respond to natural disasters The White House is asking lawmakers for more than $23 billion in emergency funding to help the government respond to the natural disasters that have ripped through the U.S. this year
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 White House dinner for Australia offers comfort food, instrumental tunes in nod to Israel-Hamas war The White House is hosting a state dinner to celebrate U.S. relations with Australia while paying heed to the death and suffering unfolding in the Middle East