In an interview with 60 Minutes that aired Sunday, President Biden said the US would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack, marking the fourth time of his presidency that he's made the pledge despite the long-standing US policy of strategic ambiguity. When...
Putin Warns War Could Escalate in Response to Ukrainian ‘Terrorist’ Attacks Inside Russia
He says Ukraine attacking Russian infrastructure
In Armenia, Nancy Pelosi Slams Azerbaijan’s ‘Illegal’ Attack
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) led a congressional delegation to Armenia, from where she slammed on Sunday Azerbaijan's "illegal" attacks on the country. Pelosi's visit came after clashes erupted on the Azeri-Armenian border in the heaviest fighting in the region...
US Hesitant to Provide Ukraine With Longer-Range Missiles
The Biden administration is hesitant to give Ukraine the longer-range missiles it is asking for as Russia has warned providing such arms would make the US a party to the conflict. Ukraine has asked the US for Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, which have a range...
Iran Says It’s Ready to Implement Prisoner Swap Deal With US
Talks to revive the nuclear deal has stalled
Israel Kills Five Syrian Soldiers in Attack on Damascus Airport
Israel Kills Five Syria Soldiers in Attack on Damascus Airport | Damage reported, air defenses intercept missiles
White House Announces Massive $10 Billion Aid Package for Jordan
The Joe Biden administration rolled out a new assistance agreement with Jordan. Washington will send Amman $10.15 billion over the next seven years. The new deal will make Jordan the third largest recipient of American aid, following only Ukraine and Israel. The White...
Putin Scores Several Diplomatic Wins as West Attempts To Isolate the Kremlin
After Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February, Western leaders led by President Joe Biden vowed the Kremlin would face historic isolation that would bring its war machine to a halt and cripple Moscow’s economy. However, nearly seven months into the war, Russia has...
South Yemen Separatists Use Houthi Truce to Expand Offensive Against al-Qaeda
South Yemen Separatists Use Houthi Truce to Expand Offensive Against al-Qaeda | Truce allows group to focus on growing Islamist influence
Iran’s Raisi Tells Putin Cooperation Makes US-Sanctioned Countries Stronger
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday called for more cooperation between countries that are targeted by US sanctions in a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. "The...