Referendums to start Friday
Medvedev Says Russia Can Defend New Regions With Nuclear Weapons
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China Hawks in Congress Happy Over Biden’s Taiwan Comments
China hawks in Congress see President Biden's recent comments on defending Taiwan as encouragement to push forward a major piece of legislation that would overhaul US policy toward the island, Politico reported on Wednesday. Biden said Sunday that the US would send...
Baltic States Will Not Give Refuge to Russians Fleeing Mobilization
The Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia will not give refuge to Russians who want to flee Russia after Vladimir Putin ordered a "partial mobilization" that will call up 300,000 reservists as part of preparations to escalate in Ukraine. The Baltic nations...
Iraq’s Oil Ministry Warns Companies Not to Buy Oil From Kurds
Iraq’s Oil Ministry Warns Companies Not to Buy Oil From Kurds | Ministry will take ‘marketing measures’
At UN General Assembly, Biden Says Russia Can’t Take a Country’s Territory by Force
The US currently occupies Syria
Raisi Says Iran’s Ready for Nuclear Deal, Questions US Commitment
Raisi was at the UN General Assembly
US Bombs Somalia, Says 27 al-Shabaab Fighters Killed
The US has been bombing Somalia more frequently
Putin Orders Partial Mobilization, Issues Nuclear Threat to West
The order will call up 300,000 reservists
US Navy Commander Says China Is Capable of Blockading Taiwan
China simulated blockading the island
White House Official Says Biden’s Comments on Defending Taiwan ‘Speak for Themselves’
The top Asia official on the White House's National Security Council said Monday that President Biden's recent comments on defending Taiwan "speak for themselves" and rejected the characterization that the White House walked them back. "I do not believe that it is...
