Ukraine’s air defence capabilities to get $2B boost from U.S.
The latest aid package for Ukraine announced by the U.S. pledges $2.1 billion in security assistance that will boost critical air defense and ammunition capabilities.
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US halts food aid to Ethiopia over diverted supplies
Last month, USAID and the World Food Programme said they were freezing food aid to Tigray over diverted food shipmentsAddis Ababa (AFP) – USAID halted food aid to Ethiopia Thursday, citing “a widespread and coordinated campaign” to divert donated supp…
Biden kicks off talks with Denmark, U.K. focusing on Ukraine war
The Oval Office visit kicked off the first of a pair of critical meetings Biden is holding with European allies this week that will focus heavily on what lies ahead for Ukraine.
China warns ‘NATO-like’ alliances could lead to conflict in Asia-Pacific
China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu warned ‘NATO-like’ alliances would lead to conflict in the regionSingapore (AFP) – China’s defence minister warned Sunday against establishing NATO-like military alliances in the Asia-Pacific, saying they would plun…
U.S. revokes Russian nuclear inspector visas over New START treaty suspension
The State Department said it was taking the steps in response to Russia’s “ongoing violations” of New START, the last arms control treaty remaining between the two countries
Could there be an AI code of conduct? U.S., Europe working on voluntary rules
The breathtaking rise of generative AI systems such as ChatGPT has dazzled users with their capability to mimic human responses while stirring fears about the risks they pose.
Uganda anti-LGBTQ2 law blasted by Canada, allies: ‘Abhorrent’
The British government said Monday it was “appalled” by the Ugandan law, adding it remained firmly opposed to the death penalty in all circumstances.
Taiwan, U.S. ink modest trade deal amid pressure from China
The initiative announced Thursday will, among other things, cut red tape at customs and reduce waiting times for U.S. businesses bringing products to Taiwan.
Thousands of Venezuelans face desperate gamble at US border
Jose Contreras, of Venezuela, knelt in prayer as migrants waited to turn themselves in for processing to US border agents in El Paso, TexasEl Paso (United States) (AFP) – Before turning himself in to US border officials in El Paso on Tuesday, Juan Fer…
Kim Jong Un’s sister says US-South Korea plan risks ‘serious danger’
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned that a US-South Korean pact could lead toSeoul (AFP) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister warned Saturday that a US-South Korean agreement aimed at strengthening deterren…