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Sunday, November 17, 2024

US weapons sale to Greek Cypriot, not change of policy

Washington’s decision to lift restrictions on the Greek Cypriot administration and open the door to arms sales does not signal a change in the US position on a possible settlement on the divided island

US senator urges weapons sales block to Riyadh

"The United States must immediately freeze all aspects of our cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including any arms sales and security cooperation beyond what is absolutely necessary to defend US personnel and interests," Menendez said.

After Russia strikes, Ukraine pledges to strengthen military

Ukraine vowed to strengthen its armed forces after Russia launched its biggest aerial assaults on cities since the beginning of the war, forcing thousands to flee to bomb shelters and prompting Kyiv to halt electricity exports to Europe.

US reduces ammunition supplies as Ukraine war wastes arsenals

US stocks of ammunition for Himars which fires GPS-guided rockets known as GMLRS, with a range of more than 80 kilometers (50 miles) are dwindling.

UN rejects West’s resolution on Chinese treatment of Uyghur’s

The United States, Canada and Britain were among the countries that brought the motion.

US dismisses connection between Iran’s funds and release of prisoners

Now Iran is awaiting the release of about $7 billion in funds frozen abroad

Biden tells US and NATO allies will defend ‘every inch’ of territory

America's fully prepared, with our NATO allies, to defend every single inch of NATO territory," he said. "Mr Putin, don't misunderstand what I'm saying: every inch."

VP Harris to meet S.Korean, Japanese leaders on Abe funeral

On Monday, she will meet with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who took over after Abe's shocking murder while on the campaign trail in July.

Blinken talks with Chinese FM on Taiwan as soaring tensions

Blinken met for 90 minutes with Chinese FM Wang Yi in New York on the sidelines of the UNGA, in talks a US official described as "extremely candid" and focused largely on Taiwan.

US fines Boeing $200 mn for misleading aircraft safety

The SEC said both Boeing and Muilenburg, in agreeing to pay the penalties, did not admit or deny the agency's findings.

Antony Blinken demands charge on Putin against Ukraine act

Blinken accused Putin of adding "fuel to the fire" with recent steps including calling up reservists and planning referendums in Russian-held Ukrainian territory just as Kyiv made gains on the ground.

President Yoon’s criticism towards US goes viral

"How could Biden not lose damn face if these fuckers do not pass it in Congress?" Yoon was caught saying to his aides afterwards in footage that went viral in South Korea.