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NATO Summit to be held in Washington on July 9-11

The NATO Summit will be held in Washington, DC on July 9-11, 2024. The celebration of NATO's 75th anniversary is expected to take place on July 9 in the afternoon.

Politics • May 8, 11:17 AM • 26453 views
US suspends arms sales to Israel over concerns about Rafah - media

The U. S. suspends arms shipments to Israel over fears of a possible invasion of Rafah in Gaza.

News of the World • May 8, 09:05 AM • 17533 views
Romania to consider supplying Ukraine with Patriot air defense system - Bloomberg

Romania will consider supplying Ukraine with one of its Patriot air defense systems to protect it from Russian air attacks, President Klaus Iohannis said after meeting with US President Joe Biden.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 10:21 PM • 28656 views
Polish Foreign Minister hopes NATO will outline plans to strengthen Ukraine's security

The Polish foreign minister hopes that NATO will outline plans to strengthen Ukraine's security and integration into the Alliance during the upcoming summit in Washington.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 05:33 PM • 32789 views
France to send envoy to Putin's inauguration - Reuters

France will send its ambassador to Putin's inauguration for another six-year term, media reports say.

News of the World • May 6, 02:10 PM • 19562 views
Against the background of the experience of the Armed Forces: Pentagon purchases Switchblade-600 kamikaze drones for US needs

The Pentagon has announced the purchase of Switchblade-600 kamikaze drones as part of the Replicator initiative to integrate drones into the US military to accelerate technological innovation and reduce China's dominance in the drone market.

News of the World • May 6, 12:54 PM • 19433 views
Israel calls for evacuation of part of Rafah amid threatened assault

Israel has called on civilians to evacuate parts of Rafah, Gaza Strip, as it prepares for a potential offensive against Hamas militants.

News of the World • May 6, 08:12 AM • 20441 views
Shmyhal on NATO membership: Ukraine is "one step away from an invitation"

According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine has carried out all the necessary reforms and is now "one step away from an invitation" to join NATO. Shmyhal expects Ukraine to receive the invitation at the NATO summit in July.

Politics • May 6, 07:34 AM • 22462 views
Ukraine plans counteroffensive in 2025 after $61 billion in US military aid - Jake Sullivan

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says Ukraine is planning a counteroffensive in 2025 after receiving $61 billion in US military aid.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 12:28 AM • 27954 views
Reuters: Russian troops enter US military base in Niger

Russian troops entered the US military base in Niger after the Nigerian junta expelled US troops from the country.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 01:43 AM • 111418 views
The US called on China and Russia to commit that AI should not decide on the deployment of nuclear weapons

The United States has called on China and Russia to commit that only humans, not AI, will make decisions about the deployment of nuclear weapons, seeking to establish an important norm of responsible behavior among the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

News of the World • May 2, 12:00 PM • 19805 views
US military battalion to remain in Lithuania for an unlimited period

The American military battalion will remain in Lithuania indefinitely, and not until the end of 2025, as previously planned.

News of the World • May 2, 10:41 AM • 22473 views
Biden links economic problems of China, India and Japan to "xenophobia"

Biden believes that "xenophobia" in China, Japan, and India is contributing to the slowdown in economic growth in these countries.

News of the World • May 2, 06:39 AM • 17322 views
The case of the storming of the Capitol: Trump confirms he wanted to go there on January 6

Former US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he would like to visit the Capitol on January 6, 2021, the day protesters stormed and seized the building in an attempt to prevent the results of the 2020 presidential election from being finalized.

News of the World • May 2, 06:06 AM • 32293 views
Shoigu calls for speeding up arms supplies to the Russian army

Russian Defense Minister Shoigu called for an increase in the volume and quality of arms supplies to Russian troops to maintain the pace of their offensive in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 02:44 AM • 22806 views
Kirby on the agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine: Kyiv clarifies what their needs should look like

Ukraine and the United States continue negotiations on a bilateral security agreement, formalizing Ukraine's security needs in a document.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 05:00 AM • 112142 views
US Congress approves ban on enriched uranium imports from Russia

The U. S. Senate unanimously passed a law banning imports of enriched uranium from Russia. The document bans imports of Russian uranium to the United States until January 2028.

News of the World • May 1, 12:22 AM • 22140 views
US and China to discuss climate cooperation in May

US climate change diplomat John Podesta will meet with his Chinese counterpart in Washington, DC, in May for bilateral talks on climate change cooperation.

News of the World • April 30, 08:20 PM • 21140 views
China's intelligence chief vows to fight espionage after accusations from Europe and the US

China's intelligence chief promises a "powerful offensive" to combat espionage and eliminate traitors amid a barrage of espionage accusations from Europe and the United States.

News of the World • April 29, 07:43 AM • 18770 views
Polish Foreign Minister hopes to hand over German Taurus missiles to Ukraine after US ATACMS deliveries

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski hopes that Germany will send Ukraine long-range Taurus missiles, inspired by the US decision to supply ATACMS missiles.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 12:34 PM • 100254 views
Scarlett Johansson shone in a white dress with other stars at the White House Correspondents' Dinner

Scarlett Johansson, Sophia Bush, Rosario Dawson and Molly Ringwald shone in glamorous gowns at the White House Correspondents' Association 2024 dinner in Washington, DC.

News of the World • April 28, 10:26 AM • 105686 views
Blinken to visit the Middle East

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will visit Saudi Arabia and Israel next week, his seventh diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza over six months ago.

Politics • April 27, 11:57 PM • 26604 views
US imposes sanctions on companies that helped Iran supply drones to Russia for the war in Ukraine

The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iranian companies, individuals, and ships involved in the covert supply of drones to Russia for its war in Ukraine and support of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 04:31 PM • 21350 views
U.S. proposal for frozen Russian assets gains popularity among G7 countries - Reuters

A U. S. proposal to use future interest on $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine instead of confiscating them outright is gaining momentum among the G7 countries, and officials are seeking consensus on the plan at the upcoming summit in June.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 03:43 PM • 63184 views
During his visit to China, Blinken called on Beijing to cooperate with the United States

During his visit to China, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken emphasized the need for "direct" and "ongoing" cooperation between the United States and China.

News of the World • April 25, 01:00 PM • 18969 views
russian ship spotted in China transporting weapons from DPRK to russia - Reuters

Satellite images show that the russian cargo ship Angara, which is under US sanctions for supplying North Korean weapons to russia, has been allowed to dock at a Chinese shipyard.

Politics • April 25, 11:21 AM • 82131 views
Biden's advisor believes that ATACMS will change the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine

The United States has already provided Ukraine with ATACMS long-range ballistic missiles and will send more, hoping they will make a difference on the battlefield, confirmed US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 06:19 AM • 22627 views
The United States has transferred ATACMS to Ukraine to strike at Russian targets in the TOT: Ukrainian Armed Forces used them last night

In March, the United States provided Ukraine with long-range ATACMS ballistic missiles as part of a $300 million aid package that will allow Ukrainian troops to strike Russian targets anywhere in the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 08:04 PM • 22220 views
North Korean dictator's sister wants to create “huge military potential” in the DPRK

Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said that the DPRK will continue to build its "superior and most powerful military force" to protect its sovereignty, security and regional peace.

News of the World • April 24, 08:35 AM • 17717 views
The US Senate is planning to consider a bill to help Ukraine: Markarova explains how the vote will be held

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.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:56 PM • 23769 views