China Calls US ‘Creator of Security Risks’ After US Warship Transits Taiwan Strait The USS Benfold made the passage after challenging China's claims in the South China Sea
Zelensky’s Sacking of Senior Officials Raises Corruption Concerns Before Russia invaded Ukraine, the West cited Ukrainian corruption as why Kyiv couldn't join the EU or NATO
Ukrainian First Lady Asks Congress for More Weapons The Pentagon says the US is sending more HIMARS to Ukraine
US, Allies Discussing Training Ukrainian Pilots on Western Aircraft Ukraine is seeking F-15 and F-16 fighter jets
Lavrov Says Russia’s Goals in Ukraine Now Expand Beyond Donbas The Russian diplomat said if the West continues to pump arms into Ukraine, Russia will move further into the country
Ukraine Defense Minister Offers Ukraine as a ‘Testing Ground’ for NATO Weapons Oleksii Reznikov said Ukraine is 'inviting arms manufacturers to test the new products here'
Nancy Pelosi Will Visit Taiwan in August Despite Warnings from China The trip will mark the first visit to the island by a House speaker in 25 years
IMF Warns of Deep Recessions in Europe If Russia Cuts Gas Supply The EU is expecting Russia will cut the supply and is preparing plans for energy cuts
EU to Ease Sanctions on Russian Banks to Allow Food Trade Western sanctions have impeded the export of Russian grain and fertilizer
US Bombs Somalia, Says Two al-Shabaab Fighters Killed The strike came after Biden ordered the deployment of troops to Somalia
