Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday claimed that China is looking to take Taiwan "on a much faster timeline" and accused Beijing of wanting to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. Blinken didn't provide evidence for the claim but insisted that...
Ukraine Says It Will Formally Request Air Defenses From Israel
On Tuesday, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Kyiv will formally ask Israel to provide air defense systems amid a flurry of Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. Up to this point, Israel has not provided Ukraine with weapons, and Israeli...
Australia Infuriates Israel By Reversing Recognition of Jerusalem as Capital
Australia on Tuesday said that it was reversing its recognition of West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, a move that has infuriated Israeli officials. The government of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is reversing a decision made by his predecessor,...
Zelensky Says Russia Destroyed 30% of Ukraine’s Power Stations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russia had destroyed 30% of Ukraine's power plants since it began launching strikes against energy infrastructure across the country last week. "Since October 10, 30% of Ukraine’s power stations have been...
Lawmakers Seek Emergency Powers for the Pentagon to Buy Arms for Ukraine
Senators introduced an amendment to the Senate version of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would give the Pentagon wartime procurement powers, allowing it to purchase more arms for Ukraine. According to Defense News, the amendment would allow...
Russia Says It Launched More Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
Kamikaze drones struck Kyiv
EU Warns Iran of More Sanctions Over Alleged Arms Supplies for Russia
EU ministers on Monday agreed to sanction Iranian officials over their alleged roles in cracking down on protesters inside Iran and warned of more potential sanctions if they can prove Tehran has provided Russia with drones for its war effort. Ukraine's capital and...
Senate Looks to Give Taiwan $10 Billion in Military Aid
Funds included in Senate 2023 NDAA
EU Approves Program to Train Thousands of Ukrainian Troops in Europe
The initial goal is to train 15,000 soldiers
Belarus Says Will Host Nearly 9,000 Russian Troops
The Belarusian Defense Ministry announced Sunday that nearly 9,000 Russian troops will be stationed in Belarus as part of a "regional grouping" to help protect the country's borders. "The first troop trains with Russian servicemen who are part of the [regional...