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
US Citizen Killed in Rocket Strike in Iraqi Kurdistan
US Citizen Killed in Rocket Strike in Iraqi Kurdistan | Consulate warns US citizens against traveling to area
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...
Kamala Harris Says US Will Operate ‘Undaunted, Unafraid’ in Taiwan Strait
Harris made the comments while in Japan
Tens of Thousands Protest Against NATO, EU in Prague
Tens of thousands of people marched in the Czech Republic's capital of Prague on Wednesday to protest against the government's handling of the energy crisis, the EU, and NATO. It marked the second time within a month that massive demonstrations took place in the city...


