Sweden lifted its arms embargo on Turkey
Erdogan Repeats Threat to Block Sweden, Finland from Joining NATO
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Yemen Ceasefire Expires Without Extension, Raising Fears of Escalation
The UN special envoy for Yemen said Sunday that the ceasefire between the Houthis and the US-backed Saudi-led coalition expired on Sunday without the two sides agreeing on an extension. The truce was extended twice before, and while there was some fighting on the...
NATO Formally Labels Nord Stream Leaks as ‘Sabotage’
NATO on Thursday formally labeled the leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines as "sabotage" and warned that attacks on an ally's "critical infrastructure" could be met with a response, although the pipelines are owned mainly by Russia. "All currently available information...
Senate Approves Up to $16 Billion in Ukraine Aid as Part of Funding Bill, Biden Signs Late Friday
UPDATE: President Biden signed the bill late Friday. The Senate on Thursday approved a stopgap funding bill needed to avert a government shutdown that includes up to $16 billion in new aid for Ukraine. The legislation passed the Senate in a vote of 72-25 and is...
US Targets Iran’s Oil Exports With New Sanctions as Nuclear Deal Talks Stall
The US on Thursday announced new sanctions targeting Iran's oil exports in the latest sign that a revival of the Iran nuclear deal is unlikely. The State Department announced sanctions on two Chinese-based firms accused of trading Iranian oil, while the Treasury...
Putin Approves Annexation of Ukrainian Territories at Ceremony Friday
Updated 10:30am (EDT) Friday, September 30 Russian President Vladimir Putin took the first step to annex four Ukrainian territories by signing documents at a ceremony this morning. After the signing, the European Union immediately released a statement claiming the...
Russia Open to In-Person Talks With US on New START Treaty
New START inspections have been paused since 2020
Pentagon to Set Up a New Command for Arming Ukraine
The mission would be based in Germany
UN Security Council to Convene on Nord Stream Attacks at Russia’s Request
Russia wants answers from the US
New $1.1 Billion Arms Package for Ukraine Includes 18 HIMARS Launchers
The Pentagon announced a new $1.1 billion arms package for Ukraine on Wednesday that includes 18 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). So far, the US has delivered Ukraine 16 HIMARS, which are made by Lockheed Martin. The arms package is being given to...
