As Israel’s war on Palestinians living in the besieged Gaza Strip continues escalating, a secret 2018 letter penned by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the leadership in Doha exposes Tel Aviv’s diplomatic efforts to ensure tens of millions of dollars would reach...
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Belarus Tests Readiness of Nuclear Forces After Russia Announced Drills
by Dave DeCamp | May 7, 2024 | News
Belarus announced on Tuesday that its military was conducting a drill on the readiness of its forces to use tactical nuclear weapons, which Russia recently deployed to the country.
Israel Captures Rafah Border Crossing, Cutting Off Aid
by Dave DeCamp | May 7, 2024 | News
The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that its ground forces captured the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing, cutting off a vital aid route as Palestinians are facing starvation.
Ukraine Seeks Reaper Drones to Aid Deep Strikes on Russian Forces
by Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2024 | News
As Ukraine steps up its use of long-range munitions provided by Washington, it is also seeking to obtain the US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone to help locate targets well behind the frontlines. The aircraft quickly moved to the top of Kiev's weapons wishlist after the White...
US Struggles to Unite Allies on Plan to Seize Russian Assets
by Kyle Anzalone | May 5, 2024 | News
The White House is struggling to persuade even its closest allies to support a plan to seize Russian assets. Members of NATO hold hundreds of billions of dollars in frozen Russian funds, with the Biden administration arguing they should be sold off to arm or rebuild...
As Russian Forces Advance, Ukraine Struggles to Build New Defensive Lines
by Kyle Anzalone | May 2, 2024 | News
Russian forces are advancing in several places across the 600-mile frontline in Ukraine, straining Kiev’s ability to build rear fortifications. Some in the Ukrainian military fault the country’s leadership for not building stronger second and third-line defenses last...
US-Constructed Base in Haiti Won’t Be Ready for Kenyan Troops on Time
by Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2024 | News
The Biden administration's plan to restore order to Haiti by sending an armed international force has hit another snag: the base that will house the soldiers will not be ready by the date they are set to arrive in the Caribbean nation. Jake Johnston from the Center...
US Gaza Pier Could Be Operational By Weekend
by Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2024 | News
Unnamed officials said the floating pier and causeway that Washington hopes to use to bring aid into Gaza could be completed by Friday with aid deliveries beginning Saturday. The development comes as the cost of the pier has nearly doubled, and Defense Secretary Lloyd...