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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Russia says French president ‘openly admitted’ that West was trying to change gov’t in Moscow

Russia has said French President Emmanuel Macron "openly admitted" that the West not only tried to interfere in Moscow's internal affairs but was also trying to change the government.

Taiwan boosting military ties with Washington, president says

The comments follow reports about a senior US military official’s visit to the island

Taliban reveals plans for abandoned US military bases

The Pentagon ended its near two-decade military presence in Afghanistan in 2021

US draws ‘red line’ for China

Beijing providing Moscow with “lethal” aid would be unacceptable, top American officials warn

Biden sends prayers to ex-president Carter in hospice care

After several hospital stays, Carter, who led the United States from 1977 to 1981, has decided to spend his "remaining time" at home, his nonprofit foundation announced Saturday.

Ukraine conflict will likely have no military winner – Top US general

Mark Milley talked to FT after traveling to Brussels to coordinate NATO efforts on shoring up Kiev’s firepower

China blacklists 2 US defense companies over arms sales to Taiwan

Beijing bans Lockheed Martin, Raytheon from trade activities in China

US shoots down ‘Iranian-made’ drone

The unmanned aerial vehicle was downed over a US-occupied natural gas field in Syria

Formation of multipolar world ‘already started’: Russia

According to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, Russia's updated foreign policy aims to challenge the West's hegemonic position in world affairs.

Japan to buy US-made missiles earlier than planned

According to Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada, the American weapons will be purchased in fiscal year 2023.

Washington reveals new sanctions against China

On Friday, the US unveiled new sanctions against China that target six companies believed to be involved in Beijing's alleged spying operation.

Almost 1,000 migrant kids separated by Trump still not back with family

A task force set up to coordinate reunification efforts "has to date identified 3,924 children" separated during Trump's four years in office, of which 2,926 have been reunited, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday.