On Sunday, the White House released a brief memo stating that President Biden approved $567 million in new military aid for Taiwan, a move that has angered China. The memo said Biden authorized Secretary of State Antony Blinken to "direct the drawdown of up to $567...
Israeli Troops Enter Southern Lebanon, Assure US of ‘Limited’ Invasion
US officials say that Israel has informed them today that they are planning an “imminent ground invasion” of their neighbor to the north. They further have begun the operation, and are promising the US that the invasion is to be “limited.” Details are still scant on...
US Sending a ‘Few Thousand’ Troops to Middle East To Defend Israel
The Pentagon said Monday that the US is sending a "few thousand" additional troops to the Middle East to bolster security and prepare to defend Israel if needed, The Associated Press has reported. The deployment will include squadrons of F-15, F-16, F-22, and A-10...
US Bolsters Forces in Middle East, Issues Warning to Iran
The Pentagon on Sunday announced steps to bolster its forces in the Middle East amid Israel's non-stop bombardment of Lebanon. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said the US will reinforce its "air-support capabilities" in the coming days and said Secretary of...
Israel Bombs Yemen’s Hodeidah Port, Killing At Least Four
The Israeli military conducted airstrikes against Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah on Sunday, killing at least four people and wounding 29. Yemen's Health Ministry said the death toll is preliminary and could rise. According to Al Mayadeen, the strikes hit port...
Israel Kills 61 Palestinians in Gaza Over Three Days
Israeli forces have killed at least 61 Palestinians in Gaza over the past three days, according to numbers released by Gaza's Health Ministry. On Saturday, the ministry said 52 Palestinians were killed, and 118 were wounded in the previous 48-hour period. On Sunday,...
US Not Withdrawing from Iraq
The US and Iraq on Friday announced a plan that will end the mission of the US-led anti-ISIS coalition in Iraq, but US troops will remain in the country under a "bilateral security partnership." Iraqi security officials told The Associated Press that US troops would...
Israel Amasses Troops, Tanks on Lebanon Border as Heavy Airstrikes Continue
Israel has amassed more troops and tanks on the Lebanon border in recent days as it continues to pound Beirut and other areas of the country, killing over 100 people on Saturday and Sunday. US officials told ABC News on Saturday that they believe Israel is preparing...
US Reports Killing at Least 37 in Recent Syria Strikes
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has reported killing at least 37 in substantial airstrikes against different militant factions in Syria. The strikes were reportedly on September 16, and last Tuesday, September 24. The first strike was carried out against an ISIS training...
Biden, Harris Release Statements Strongly Backing Israeli Killing of Nasrallah
On Saturday, both President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris released statements strongly backing the Israeli assassination of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, which was carried out using US-provided 2,000-pound bombs. President Biden said in a...