The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has handled Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with consummate skill so far, but may be on the verge of making a potentially catastrophic mistake. According to the New York Times, the administration has conclude…
In visit to wartime Kyiv, E.U. sells ‘European dream’ that remains distant
E.U. officials trekking to Kyiv this week are unlikely to address Ukraine’s many requests.
Palestinians fire rockets, Israel hits Gaza, days after U.S. call for calm
By Nidal al-Mughrabi
GAZA (Reuters) -Israeli aircraft struck in Gaza on Thursday in response to Palestinian rocket fire, days after the United States urged all sides to calm escalating violence.
With no reports of serious casualties, the exchange foll…
Israeli AG: Netanyahu mustn’t deal with judicial changes
Israel’s attorney general says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must avoid being involved in an overhaul of the country’s judicial system proposed by his government
The U.S. and the Philippines agree to a larger American military presence
The Department of Defense announced the move that is widely seen as a way to deter China’s influence in the region amid a visit to the Philippines by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
Iran blames Israel for Isfahan drone attack
Drone attack targeted a military factory in Isfahan on Saturday night, causing minor damage, according to authorities.
Wikipedia ordered to remove ‘blasphemous’ content in Pakistan
Wikipedia will be blocked in Muslim-majority Pakistan if the platform fails to take down content deemed to be sacrilegious within 48 hour. It is a sensitive issue in Pakistan, whose laws condone capital punishment for anyone convicted of affronting Isl…
US Man Convicted Of Cop’s Murder Executed
A man sentenced to death for the murder of a police officer was executed Wednesday night in Texas despite suspicions of racism having tainted his trial.
Hong Kong woos tourists with 500,000 free air tickets
Its 2022 visitor numbers were just 1% of the 2019 level.
Australia Won’t Put King Charles on Its 5-Dollar Bill
The bill had long featured Queen Elizabeth II, but officials said the bank note would be redesigned to focus on Indigenous history. That has rekindled the debate about republicanism in Australia.