The Baltic states and Northern Europe have reaffirmed their unity against russia's "shadow war. " Sweden joined NATO, and the Baltic prime ministers promised not to abandon their support for Ukraine despite moscow's intimidation.
Biden said that a truce in Gaza could begin as early as tomorrow if Hamas releases the hostages it is holding. In turn, Hamas accuses Netanyahu of obstructing the ceasefire talks and using them as a cover for an attack on Rafah.
For 3 days, humanitarian aid was not allowed to enter the Gaza Strip through the southern checkpoints.
The FBI is closely monitoring whether U. S. support for Ukraine could encourage Russia to take greater risks in potentially interfering in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
The US House of Representatives voted 359-43 against Republican Marjorie Taylor Green's attempt to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his post, with 11 Republicans voting against Johnson.
Biden threatens to cut off arms supplies to Israel if it enters Rafah and uses U. S.-supplied weapons against civilians.
According to reports, Israeli air strikes in Rafah (Gaza) killed at least 8 Palestinians and injured several others.
Israel and Hamas may conclude a ceasefire agreement with the release of hostages after lengthy negotiations mediated by the United States, Qatar and Egypt.
Representatives of the United States and Israel at the talks in Cairo said that reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza could take several days.
Biden called Japan, India, Russia, and China "xenophobes" for not accepting more immigrants, arguing that encouraging immigration would boost their economies.
China promises to take "necessary measures" to protect its companies after new US sanctions aimed at undermining Russia's military capabilities targeted Chinese firms.
John Jacob Astor IV's gold watch, found with his body after the Titanic sinking, was sold at auction for a record $1. 485 million, setting a new world record for Titanic memorabilia.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called Russian President Vladimir Putin "a political animal that feels fear" and urged his partners to firmly believe in Ukraine's victory and not to show fear, as Putin becomes more aggressive when he feels it.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that the United States has evidence that China tried to influence and possibly interfere in the U.S. elections this fall, which he considers completely unacceptable.
Kim Kardashian visited the White House to discuss prison reform with Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden pardoned several people convicted of non-violent drug offenses.
The US stopped a Houthi anti-ship missile from Yemen targeting an American-flagged ship and destroyed four drones, with no reports of injuries or damage.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister hopes that the White House will unveil a new military aid package "within days, maybe hours".
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says he will not abandon the idea of a "sanitary zone" in Ukraine, even after the Ukrainian Armed Forces receive long-range ATACMS missiles.
During his visit to China, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is expected to issue a strong warning to Chinese leaders about their country's support for russia's efforts to increase arms production as the war in Ukraine continues.
The US Congress passed a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the US if the Chinese parent company ByteDance does not sell the app within 270 days of President Biden signing the bill.
A North Korean delegation headed by the Minister of Foreign Economic Relations visited Iran amid long-standing suspicions of cooperation between the two countries on ballistic missile programs and military ties.
The Biden administration is preparing a new $1 billion aid package for Ukraine, which for the first time may include long-range ATACMS missile systems.
The US Senate plans to consider aid bills that include a military support package for Ukraine. However, senators will have 30 hours to discuss the document before the final vote.
The United States has already transferred much of the weaponry from the first aid package to Ukraine to warehouses in Poland and Germany, reducing the time needed for delivery after the military aid bill was approved.
The full pink moon will be visible in the night sky on April 24 after the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower on April 21-22.
Amsterdam has banned the construction of new hotels to combat excessive tourism, allowing new hotels to be built only when an existing one closes without increasing the total number of beds in the city.
Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Green called on House Speaker Mike Johnson to resign, accusing him of betraying Republican voters by approving new aid to Ukraine, and threatened to force a vote on his resignation if he does not resign voluntarily.
On Tuesday, the Senate will vote to approve the Ukraine aid package bill previously approved by the House of Representatives, which requires 60+ votes and then a final majority of 50+ votes.
A man sets himself on fire while throwing leaflets in a park near the courthouse where the trial of former US President Donald Trump is taking place.
The United States is working to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Iran and hold Iran accountable.
