Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu on Tuesday said the US and NATO were trying to prolong the war in Ukraine and that their military aid and other support for Kyiv threatens an "unpredictable escalation." "The United States and its allies have been trying to...
Head of Zelensky’s Party Says Reznikov Won’t Be Removed as DM This Week
The head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Servant of the People party in Ukraine's parliament said Monday that Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov will not be removed this week. "We’re waiting for the appointment of the heads of the Interior Ministry and the...
NORAD Commander: Chinese Balloons That Entered US Under Trump Went ‘Undetected’
The head of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) claimed on Monday that Chinese balloons that entered US airspace during the Trump administration weren't detected by the command, which is responsible for airspace protection of Canada and the...
After Earthquake Devastates Syria, US Shows No Interest in Lifting Sanctions
After a devastating earthquake hit Syria and Turkey, killing thousands of people, the US State Department showed no interest in lifting crippling economic sanctions on Syria that are specifically designed to prevent the country's reconstruction. As of Monday night,...
UN Chief Fears Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Turn Into ‘Wider War’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Monday that the world is heading toward a "wider war" as the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate. "The Russian invasion of Ukraine is inflicting untold suffering on the Ukrainian people, with profound global...
Report: US Considers Deploying Long-Range Missiles to Japan
The US is considering deploying new missiles to Japan as part of its buildup aimed at China, the Japanese Sankei reported on Saturday. The report cited sources involved in US-Japan relations and said the US might deploy medium-range missiles but is also considering...
US Ramps Up Operations Against ISIS in Iraq and Syria
US Central Command announced last week that it was involved in 43 operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria in the month of January. Task & Purpose reported the monthly average for US operations against ISIS in 2022 was 26 per month, signaling that the US military...
Republicans Pressure Biden to Send More Advanced Weapons to Ukraine
Key Republican members of Congress are launching a two-front campaign to pressure the Biden administration to send Ukraine more advanced weapons, Defense One reported Saturday, citing people familiar with the plan. One aspect of the campaign is to pressure Biden...
Pentagon Says Chinese Balloons Have Traveled Over the US Before
When the Pentagon first announced a Chinese balloon was transiting US airspace, the official said that similar "instances" have happened in the past, including at times before the Biden administration. On Saturday, a senior Pentagon official briefing reporters was...
Iraq Central Bank Governor Urges US to Scale Back Dollar Restrictions
Hopes for Iraqi Currency Recovery After Meeting With US | New Central Bank governor aims to convince US to curb limits