Top U.S. Official Accused South Africa of Providing Weapons to Russia
The American ambassador to South Africa told reporters that Washington is confident a Russian ship picked up a load of weapons and ammunition near Cape Town in December.
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Natalee Holloway Disappearance Suspect to Face U.S. Charges
Joran van der Sloot is a suspect in the 2005 disappearance of the American teenager. He has been serving a 28-year prison sentence in Peru for a separate murder conviction.
Why Americans Are Smuggling Fruit Roll-Ups Into Israel
Travelers have attempted to sneak in hundreds of pounds of the snack after a TikTok trend drove up demand and emptied store shelves.
The Pentagon Needs a Real Budget, Not Stop-Gap Solutions, says top DoD official
CIPHER BRIEF REPORTING — With President Joe Biden and top Republican lawmakers sitting down together this week in the hopes of averting an historic government […] More
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US furious at Arab League decision to readmit Syria
The United States has criticized the Arab League move to restore relation with Syria, claiming that President Bashar Assad does not deserve normalization.
LinkedIn Will Cut Over 700 Jobs Worldwide and Shut Its China App
Microsoft, LinkedIn’s owner, had already pulled the flagship networking site from China in 2021, leaving only a stripped-down app that catered to job seekers.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Texas Reels From Mass Shootings
Also, evacuation orders in occupied Ukraine.
Exclusive Interview: “[Ukraine’s] Sacrifices Are Our Sacrifices”
SUBSCRIBER+EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – On the eve of a widely predicted Ukrainian offensive along a 900-mile front that includes a bevy of fixed Russian positions, the very nature […] More
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Your Monday Briefing: Kishida Visits Seoul
Also, the U.S. braces for a surge of immigrants this week.
Arab League Votes to Readmit Syria, Ending a Nearly 12-Year Suspension
The country is poised for a triumphant return this month at the league’s next summit — perhaps represented by President Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian leader accused of committing war crimes against his own people.