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Feb 25 2023
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China Proposes Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire
China has presented a potential treaty that would end the war in Ukraine.
The Details: China has produced a 12-point “Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis”. The proposed treaty has received widespread criticism from the West for aligning too closely with Moscow’s agenda. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has requested a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but Beijing is yet to
CNN (Online News) BBC News New York Post (Opinion)Dec 26 2023
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US Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Militias in Iraq
President Joe Biden ordered retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq on Tuesday after a drone attack on Erbil Air Base wounded 3 U.S. service members.
The Details: The airstrikes targeted “three locations utilized by Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups” and “focused specifically on unmanned aerial drone activities.” However, the Iraqi government said the strikes
Washington Post Voice of America (VOA) National Review (News)Sep 15 2021
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North Korea and South Korea Test Missiles
On Wednesday, North Korea and South Korea tested ballistic missiles in an apparent display of military might that may exacerbate tensions between the rival countries. North Korea fired two ballistic missiles across its east coast, while South Korea tested its first submarine-launched ballistic missile. No aircraft or ships were damaged by the missile launches.
The launches, a breach of
The Epoch Times BBC News NBC News (Online)Dec 12 2023
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Zelenskyy Visits DC as Lawmakers Debate Additional Aid Package
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, meeting with congressional leaders and President Joe Biden as lawmakers debate an additional aid package for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Details: During the visit, Biden announced an additional $200 million in weapons and equipment to be given to Ukraine from the Pentagon stockpile. Biden is pushing for
Associated Press Reuters Breitbart NewsNov 25 2022
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Russia Targets Ukrainian Power, Heating, and Water as Winter Nears
Nine months into the Ukraine War, the latter-half of which has seen a number of set-backs and retreats from the Russian military, the conflict is entering a new stage as the winter months approach Eastern Europe. Russian missiles are striking critical Ukrainian infrastructure and damaging utility services in major cities, leaving many areas without access to electricity, running water, and
Associated Press Newsweek Fox News (Online News)Jul 26 2022
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Pelosi Eyeing Taiwan Trip as China Voices Opposition
Chinese officials said this week that the U.S. "should be held responsible for any serious consequences" stemming from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) potential trip to Taiwan.
Pelosi hasn't set a date for the trip, but said last week that it was "important for us to show support for Taiwan." President Joe Biden said he thinks that the military doesn't think the trip is "a
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ICJ Orders Israel to Limit Gaza Deaths, Stops Short of Calling for Ceasefire
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday ordered Israel to prevent possible acts of genocide by its forces in Gaza but declined to call for a ceasefire.
The Ruling: Finding some of the genocide claims against Israel to be “plausible,” the ICJ ordered Israel to “ensure with immediate effect that its military does not commit any acts” that could violate the United Nations’
Reuters Time Magazine CBNDec 09 2023
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US Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution for Israel-Gaza Ceasefire
The U.S. vetoed a humanitarian ceasefire raised to the United Nations Security Council on Friday.
The Details: The vote finished 13-1, with the United Kingdom abstaining from voting. The U.S. criticized the language of the ceasefire for being rushed and “divorced from reality” while not condemning Hamas’ October 7 attacks.
For Context: The U.N. Security Council contains 5
NPR (Online News) The Hill Washington TimesDec 21 2023
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Are Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea a Threat to Global Trade?
A string of recent attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen on commercial and naval vessels in the Red Sea is sparking concern over the U.S. Navy’s ability to protect global trade.
For Context: Since the start of Israel’s recent fighting against Hamas fighters in Gaza, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have been attacking ships passing through the Red Sea.
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Bloomberg Reuters Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Feb 09 2022
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How Will the US Respond if Russia Invades Ukraine?
Fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine are fueling speculation about how the U.S. would react and what the consequences would be.
President Joe Biden's administration has threatened sanctions against Russian officials and an end to the planned Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany if Russia invades Ukraine. On Wednesday, the White House approved a plan for U.S. troops based
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