NATO member Poland demands clarification from Russia as missile breach occurs during ongoing Ukraine attack, while Kyiv faces continued aerial assault. NATO member Poland demands clarification from Russia as missile breach occurs during ongoing Ukraine attack, while Kyiv faces continued aerial assault. Text: Poland has announced plans to demand an explanation from Moscow after a...
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US Condemns Russia and China’s Veto of Gaza Ceasefire Resolution; Israel to Proceed with Ground Operation in Rafah
Despite US efforts, Russia and China block Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN, while Israel prepares for military action in Rafah regardless of US support. On March 22, 2024, the UN Security Council voted on a US-sponsored resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution was vetoed by both Russia and China, drawing...
US Begins Helicopter Evacuation of Citizens from Haiti Amid Escalating Violence
Fierce fighting in Port-au-Prince’s wealthier districts prompts the State Department to organize airlifts for Americans in danger. The United States has initiated helicopter evacuations for its citizens from Haiti, where fighting has intensified in the capital, Port-au-Prince. The State Department confirmed on Wednesday that government-chartered aircraft are ferrying evacuees to the Dominican Republic, following violent...
Haiti Declares State of Emergency After Prison Break Releases Thousands of Dangerous Inmates”
“More than 3,000 criminals, including murderers and kidnappers, escape amid rising violence, as the country grapples with escalating unrest.” Haiti has declared a three-day state of emergency and imposed a nighttime curfew after armed gangs stormed the nation’s two largest prisons, releasing over 3,000 dangerous inmates, including murderers, kidnappers, and other violent criminals. The mass...
“Macron Warns Russia Could Target NATO States if West Fails to Support Ukraine”
“French President stresses Europe’s security is at risk, urging increased support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.” French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that if Western countries fail to adequately support Ukraine, Russia could expand its aggression to NATO member states in the coming years. Speaking at the start of a high-level conference...
Blinken States Significant Effort Still Needed for Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal
US Secretary of State Emphasizes Extensive Negotiations Ahead as Hamas Proposes a Three-Phase Plan to End the Conflict US Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted that substantial work remains to resolve the ongoing discussions between Israel and Hamas regarding a potential ceasefire and the release of hostages. His comments came after Hamas unveiled an ambitious...
Israeli Airstrikes Claim Dozens of Lives in Gaza Amid Fears of Escalation in Rafah
Over 127 Reported Dead as Attacks Intensify; US and European Diplomats Seek Ceasefire and Hostage Deal Israeli airstrikes on Gaza overnight resulted in the deaths of at least 127 people, with many casualties reported in Rafah, a southern city that has become a refuge for over a million people. As Israeli forces continue their offensive,...
US Launches Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq and Syria
Airstrikes target over 85 sites, marking the US response to the recent drone attack in Jordan that killed three American service members. The United States has conducted a series of airstrikes targeting sites in Iraq and Syria linked to Iran-backed militias, following a deadly drone strike in Jordan that killed three US service members. The...
Why Should I Kill Our Own?’: Thousands of Soldiers Surrender as Myanmar Junta Faces Rebel Advances
Three years after the coup, defectors report dire morale in the Myanmar military, as rebel groups make gains and even generals are surrendering to the opposition. Amid a growing insurgency, Myanmar’s military junta is facing an escalating crisis as thousands of soldiers, including entire battalions, have defected or surrendered in the face of mounting opposition....
Ukraine Invites Chinese President Xi Jinping to Participate in Peace Talks, Says Zelensky’s Advise
Ukraine seeks China’s involvement in peace talks to end the ongoing conflict with Russia; summit to be hosted in Switzerland. On January 26, 2024, Ukraine extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to participate in peace talks aimed at resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The invitation was confirmed by Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s senior adviser, Igor...