US readying new $2bn Ukraine weapons package: Report
Military aid will include longer-range weapons that could help Ukraine disrupt activity behind Russian lines.
Month: February 2023
Myanmar junta hit by western sanctions as ‘silent strikes’ mark coup anniversary
The UK, US, Canada and Australia have announced a range of measures aimed at punishing Myanmar’s militaryThe UK, US and Canada have imposed fresh sanctions against Myanmar’s military, including some measures aimed at stopping the supply of aviation fue…
Specialists hunt for radioactive capsule
Specialist equipment has been deployed in the search for a missing radioactive capsule in Australia.
Voice to parliament: Monarchist League blasts no campaign’s push for symbolic recognition as a ‘furphy’
Group says it will take no official position on referendum but strongly opposes Warren Mundine’s preamble proposalGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s largest monarchist group is the latest to attack the …
Nikki Haley set to announce 2024 White House bid
Nikki Haley is moving closer to making her presidential campaign official. On Wednesday, supporters of the former South Carolina governor will get an email invitation to a Feb. 15 launch event in Charleston, at which she plans to announce her campaign…
Memphis Officers Had Been Reprimanded After Using Force
Two of the former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers charged with killing Tyre Nichols had previously been reprimanded for failing to file required reports about the use of physical force.
Mariners announce non-roster invites to spring training, including No. 1 prospect
The Mariners invited 17 position players and 15 pitchers not on their 40-man roster to spring training, including five of their top seven prospects.
Zelensky aide says Putin ‘not ready’ to use nuclear weapons
The Russian President’s threat to launch nuclear weapons is not believable, according to a senior Ukrainian political figure.
Chinese cities are struggling to pay their bills as ‘hidden debts’ soar
Three years of strict pandemic controls in China and a real estate crash have drained local government coffers, leaving authorities across the country struggling with mountains of debt. The problem has gotten so extreme that some cities are now unable …