Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated the talks between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia. He said the Kremlin was prepared to engage in bringing the war in Ukraine to an end. According to Interfax, on Wednesday, Putin lauded the first round of talks...
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Hamas To Release Six Living, Four Dead Israeli Hostages This Week
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 19, 2025 | News
The broader ceasefire and hostage exchange remain in limbo as Phase 2 of the deal is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks Hamas and Tel Aviv have reached an agreement on releasing several hostages within the next week in exchange for mobile homes and construction...
US, Russia Agree To Normalize Diplomatic Ties, Seek End to War in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 19, 2025 | News
Marco Rubio said the diplomats would work to bring the war in Ukraine to an end Following a high-level meeting between US and Russian officials, the State Department said Washington and Moscow will begin taking steps to normalize the diplomatic relationship between...
US B-52 Bombers Fly Over Nine Countries in the Middle East
by Connor Freeman | Feb 18, 2025 | Foreign Policy, News
The US conducted a major flyover of bombers and fighter jets over nine countries across the Middle East, in a show of force against Iran and its allies. The Central Command (CENTCOM) mission, included aerial refueling drills and live munitions drops. CENTCOM chief...
Putin Willing to Speak with Zelensky ‘If Necessary’
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 18, 2025 | News
Many politicians are alarmed that President Donald Trump is engaging directly in talks with Russia without Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is willing to talk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Kremlin said Tuesday that Putin would...
Most Americans Believe US Aid Is Wasted or Stolen
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 17, 2025 | News
A new poll found that most Americans believe that much of the money the US sends overseas is stolen through corruption or wasted, while just over one in ten Americans thought the funds reach their intended target. The poll by Public First for the Financial Times...
Lancet: Life Expectancy in Gaza Halved in First Year of Israeli Onslaught
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 16, 2025 | News
The average age of Palestinian deaths dropped from 75.5 to 35 years. A new study found that the average life expectancy in Gaza was nearly cut in half during the first year of Israeli military operations in Gaza. Tens of thousands of children have been killed in the...
Israeli Forces Deliberately Dismantled Healthcare System in Northern Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 16, 2025 | News
A humanitarian aid worker said the healthcare facilities in Northern Gaza had been decimated by the Israeli onslaught. Starting in October, Israel began the systematic destruction of all structures in three Northern Gaza cities. MSF (the French acronym for Doctors...