The Israeli legislature plans to hold a vote on a bill that would name the UN Aid Agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) as a terrorist organization. Since October 7, Israel has killed hundreds of UNRWA staff in Gaza and alleged the group has ties to Hamas. The Knesset...
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White House Calls on Kenya to Expedite Armed Deployment to Haiti
by Kyle Anzalone | May 26, 2024 | News
Responding to the deaths of two American missionaries in Haiti, the White House is pushing Kenya to rush armed men to Port-au-Prince. The US is providing funding and training for about 1,000 Kenyan troops that will be sent to Haiti and transfer authority to a...
Biden to Make Kenya Major Non-NATO Ally as Country Delays Armed Deployment to Haiti
by Kyle Anzalone | May 23, 2024 | News
President Joe Biden announced the US would make Kenya a Major non-NATO Ally (MNNA) during President William Ruto’s visit to Washington. Countries that become MNNAs receive more access to American training, weapons, and technology. In exchange for Ruto agreeing to send...
Russia Begins Nuclear Weapons Drills Near Ukrainian Border
by Kyle Anzalone | May 22, 2024 | News
Russian forces are undergoing a test of their ability to deploy tactical nuclear weapons near the country’s border with Ukraine. The Kremlin announced the war games earlier this month in response to Western leaders suggesting NATO troops could enter Ukraine. ...
Israel Seizes AP’s Equipment, Reverses Move After Pressure
by Kyle Anzalone | May 21, 2024 | News
Israeli authorities seized broadcasting equipment from the Associated Press and blocked the outlet’s live feed of Gaza. The move is part of a crackdown on media in Israel. The White House expressed concern over the theft of the American outlet’s equipment. The AP...
White House Gives Israel Proposal to End War, Free Hostages and Improve Ties with Saudi Arabia
by Kyle Anzalone | May 20, 2024 | News
A top White House official presented Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a proposal that would see the war in Gaza end, the hostages released, and an improvement in ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel. The Biden administration has been fixated on its plan to have...
Ukraine’s Latest Conscription Law Stretches Workforce
by Kyle Anzalone | May 19, 2024 | News
Ukraine’s newest conscription law went into effect on Saturday, raising concerns that the country will be unable to fill critical industrial jobs. The law increases the number of men who can be conscripted and requires all males to take additional registration steps. ...
Human Rights Researchers Conclude Israel Committing Genocide
by Kyle Anzalone | May 16, 2024 | News
A group of researchers at top universities concluded Israel was committing a genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza. Since October 7, Israeli forces have destroyed most of the homes in Gaza, leaving five percent of the population dead or injured. The University Network...