Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to North Korea for his first state visit to that country in more than 20 years. The two sides will hold talks covering a new “comprehensive” security deal, closer trade ties, and other “sensitive” issues, according to the Kremlin.
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Ukraine’s War Backers Hold ‘Peace’ Conference
by Will Porter | Jun 19, 2024 | News
Officials from more than 100 countries gathered in Switzerland over the weekend to discuss ways to end the conflict in Ukraine, devising a “peace formula” even as Western leaders continue to flood the battlefield with weapons.
Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet, Consolidates Power
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2024 | News
The prime minister plans to make future decisions about the war in Gaza with a small consultation group. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the Israeli war cabinet after two of its six members left. The Israeli leader will form a small consultation body of...
‘Nothing Has Changed’ Since Israel Announced Limited Humanitarian Pause
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2024 | News
The Israel Defense Forces said it would halt operations near one road in Gaza during daylight hours. The head of the UN aid agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) said there has been no change on the ground since Israel’s military claimed it would open a humanitarian aid...
NATO Mulling Increasing Nuclear Deployments
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2024 | News
The alliance’s top official voiced concerns about alleged threats from Russia and China. NATO is considering whether to move nuclear weapons out of storage and place them on standby. The civilian head of the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, also called on member states to...
China Blamed as West Fuels Nuclear Buildup
by Connor Freeman | Jun 17, 2024 | News
A recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) says China is undertaking a “significant” expansion and modernization of its nuclear arsenal and predicts Beijing could be on pace to obtain in 2030 an equal number of intercontinental...
US Concerned Israel Could Drag US Into War in Lebanon
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 17, 2024 | News
Washington fears a potential miscalculation could trigger a wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. US officials are increasingly concerned Israel is preparing for a large assault on Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah militants have exchanged...
Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir Oppose Army Pauses in Parts of Gaza
by Connor Freeman | Jun 17, 2024 | News
Following an announcement by the Israeli military on Sunday that there will now be 11-hour daily tactical pauses along one of the bombed-out Gaza Strip’s main roads, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the plan is “unacceptable,” according to an Israeli official...