Josep Borrell, the European Union's top foreign policy official, said Monday that the destruction in Gaza as a result of the Israeli bombing campaign could be "even greater" than the damage to German cities during World War II, AFP reported. Borrell called the...
Israel Rejects International Pressure for Ceasefire, Signals Gaza Onslaught Will Go on for Months or Longer
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Monday rejected international pressure for a ceasefire in Gaza and signaled the brutal assault will continue for months or even longer. In just over two months of Israel's campaign in Gaza, at least 18,000 Palestinians have...
Zelensky Arrives in US, Pleads for More Military Aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the US on Monday and pleaded for more military aid in a speech at the National Defense University in Washington, where he was introduced by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. "Ukrainians haven’t given up and won’t give...
Nearly Half of US Voters Think Biden Is Spending Too Much on Ukraine
As the Biden administration is seeking over $60 billion to fund the war in Ukraine for another year, a poll has found that nearly half of American voters think the US is spending too much on the conflict. The poll, conducted by Financial Times-Michigan Ross, found...
Israel Used US-Supplied White Phosphorous in Attack on Southern Lebanon
Israel used US-provided white phosphorous munitions in an attack on southern Lebanon that wounded nine civilians, The Washington Post reported on Monday. White phosphorous can be used by militaries as a smokescreen or as an incendiary chemical weapon that can burn...
Netanyahu’s National Security Advisor Says Israel Ready to Act Against Houthis
Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi said on Saturday that Israel was ready to act against the Houthis in Yemen if the US and its allies do not. "Israel is giving the world some time to organize in order to prevent this but if there isn’t to be a global...
US Embassy in Baghdad Comes Under Mortar Fire
The US embassy in Baghdad came under mortar fire on Friday as US assets in Iraq and Syria continue to be targeted over US support for Israel's onslaught in Gaza. According to Reuters, seven mortar rounds landed in the sprawling embassy. US officials said there was...
Zelensky to Visit Washington Amid Congressional Negotiations on Ukraine Aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Washington this week to push for more aid as Congress is still negotiating a massive spending package that includes over $60 billion for Ukraine. On Tuesday, Zelensky will meet with President Biden at the White House...
China, Philippines Trade Accusation Over Collision in South China Sea
Chinese and Philippine vessels collided near a disputed reef in the South China Sea as tensions in the waters continue to rise. Beijing and Manila traded blame for the incident, which took place near Second Thomas Shoal, where Chinese and Philippine vessels have...
Biden Administration Bypasses Congress to Get More Tank Shells to Israel
The Biden administration is bypassing Congress to get 13,000 rounds of tank ammunition to Israel to fuel its onslaught in Gaza by waiving a congressional review period for foreign weapons sales. On Friday night, the State Department notified Congress that it was going...