New Houthi attack risks ‘environmental disaster,’ US says – POLITICO
While the crew of 24 has been safely evacuated, the cargo of fertilizer "could spill into the Red Sea and worsen this environmental disaster," it…
Gaza truce talks in Paris reportedly making ‘significant progress’ – POLITICO
These talks come as air strikes killed about a hundred people in the Gaza Strip on Friday, according to Hamas. International efforts to broker a…
As Italy prepares security deal with Ukraine, White House announces PM’s visit in March
The White House said Friday that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (pictured in a White House meeting in July) will meet with President Joe Biden…
Failure in Ukraine ‘will remake the world,’ UK and Poland warn deadlocked US – POLITICO
The joint plea comes as U.S. Republicans continue to hold out on a fresh funding agreement for the war-torn country, and as European capitals mull…
Reports: National Guard helicopter crashes in Mississippi
1 of 3 | One of the U.S. Army's AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters takes part with Japan's Ground Self Defense Force in a joint military…
Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine: Two years on
Liechtenstein Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education and Sport and President of the Committee of Ministers, Dominique Hasler, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly, Theodoros Rousopoulos,…
‘The Trump whisperer’ — Can Mark Rutte save NATO? – POLITICO
That family history, rarely discussed at home, and his older brother’s death from AIDS in the 1980s, seem to have predisposed Rutte against dwelling on…
Romania president seeks to challenge Rutte for top job – POLITICO
Saying that they don't mean to stand in the way of Rutte, a senior Eastern European diplomat said: "At least somebody has to ask, 'OK,…
Black soldiers executed after 1917 Houston riot honored with new headstones
The Department of Veterans Affairs Thursday honored 17 Black soldiers unfairly tried and executed after the 1917 Houston riots. All 110 Black soldiers belonging to…
Why the West is losing Ukraine – POLITICO
Not so dynamic duo Beyond fear, diplomats and experts pointed to the dynamic between Scholz and Biden as a driving force behind the West’s overriding…
UK joins US in backing Rutte to lead NATO – POLITICO
The British declaration adds further pressure on Eastern flank countries to drop their hesitation over Rutte, criticized for failing to bring Dutch defense spending up…
Anchoring Stability in the HoA: The Transformative Impact of Somalia-Turkey Maritime Security Pact
The ratification of the Maritime Security and Economic Development Treaty between Somalia and Turkey by the Somali Parliament marks a crucial moment in the Horn…
Surveillance software found on officials’ phones – POLITICO
The European Parliament is on high alert for cyberattacks and foreign interference in the run-up to the EU election in June. POLITICO reported in December…
Return of the Triptiz Trap: Is Indian Ocean becoming another South China Sea?
Chinese territorial expansion is often viewed as the modern-day equivalent of the British East Indian Company by many Western critics. The robust presence of Chinese…
Houthi rebels attack U.S. ships near Yemen
The Houthis in Yemen have attacked at least two more U.S. shipping vessels in the region. Photo by Yahya Arhab/EPA-EFE Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Houthi…
Strategic Significance of Djibouti: A Geopolitical Playground for Global Powers
Djibouti, a diminutive nation, is situated in one of the most advantageous geographical positions on the planet. Strategically, the location is ideal for a military…
A family affair: Carones give to legal defense fund in the nick of time
People in the city database, along with their spouses, are barred from giving to legal defense trusts. But because the Carones donated before appearing on…
For these reasons, Biden cannot stop the war on Gaza
Since the beginning of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, the United States has shown great sympathy and unlimited support for Israel, declaring its right to “self-defense against…
Europe between Putin and Trump – POLITICO
But the biggest uncertainty for most Europeans isn’t about Putin — it’s about America. The U.S. Congress’ failure to support Ukraine has left many speechless.…
Canada to send hundreds of drones to Ukraine as 2nd anniversary of invasion nears
A drone flying a giant Ukrainian national flag passes over the Motherland Monument in Kyiv in 2022. Canada announced on Monday that it is donating…