The minerals deal that gives the US access to Ukraine's natural resources will count future US military aid as a contribution to a joint investment fund, suggesting the agreement could increase US weapons shipments to Ukraine. According to the text of the agreement,...
Trump Threatens Major Sanctions on Countries Purchasing Iranian Oil
President Trump on Thursday threatened major sanctions on any country that purchases Iranian oil as he continues to ramp up the "maximum pressure campaign" against Tehran. "ALERT: All purchases of Iranian Oil, or Petrochemical products, must stop, NOW! Any Country or...
Israeli Strikes Kill 17 in Gaza as Children Starve Under Blockade
Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday that Israeli attacks over the previous 24-hour period killed 17 Palestinians and injured 77, as health officials are warning that children are starving under the US-backed Israeli blockade. The Health Ministry said the body of one...
Over 100 Killed as Sectarian Fighting Surrounding Syrian Druze Community Rages
Clashes in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana earlier this week centered on Syria’s Druze minority, but like a lot of the sectarian tensions in the country seems to have grown substantially from there, with reports now putting the overall death toll in the anti-Druze...
Next Round of US-Iran Nuclear Talks Is Postponed
The fourth round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran, which was scheduled for this Saturday, has been postponed. Oman, the mediator of the negotiations, announced the delay was due to "logistical" reasons. "New dates will be announced when mutually agreed," said...
Israeli Drone Strikes Kill Four in Southern Lebanon
Israeli drone strikes against southern Lebanon, centered around the town of Mays al-Jabal, have killed at least four people today, including two Syrian nationals. There were two separate strikes involved in the death toll. The first strike targeted a pickup truck on...
Hegseth Threatens Iran Over Yemen
On Wednesday night, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth threatened Iran over Tehran's alleged support for the Houthis amid the US's heavy Yemen bombing campaign. "Message to IRAN: We see your LETHAL support to The Houthis. We know exactly what you are doing," Hegseth...
US and Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal
On Wednesday, the US and Ukraine signed a deal that will establish a new investment and reconstruction fund to give the US access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals and other natural resources. "I am glad to announce the signing of today’s historic economic partnership...
Yemen’s Houthis Announce New Attacks on Israel, US Aircraft Carrier
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree announced Wednesday that Yemeni forces launched more operations against Israel and the US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson as US airstrikes continue to hit Yemen. Saree said Yemeni forces targeted Israel with four drones, although...
US Sends General to Lebanon for Ceasefire Monitoring
The embassy has announced that Maj. Gen. Michael Leeney will be the new top US military official monitoring the ceasefire in Lebanon. He will replace Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers, who previously held that post. The embassy’s statement emphasized Maj. Gen. Leeney will work...