Israeli defense minister predicts 2 more months of war, then ‘mop up’ Wednesday, December 6(NEW YORK) -- Irael's war with Hamas in the neighboring Gaza Strip is expected to continue at its current intensity for two more months, followed by what Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called multiple months of "mop up" operations that would see the country's... Read More.
Israeli defense minister talks Hamas, expanded ground operations and Iran: ‘Not looking for bigger wars’ Monday, October 30(TEL AVIV, Israel) -- Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant believes his country has "no other choice" but to defend itself and that Hamas underestimated just how "tough and stubborn" the people of Israel are.Echoing the sentiments of other Israeli leaders, he says Israelis... Read More.
Russian foreign minister thanks North Korea for ‘unwavering’ support in Ukraine war Thursday, October 19(LONDON) -- Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has hailed deepening relations between Russia and North Korea during his two-day diplomatic trip to Pyongyang in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two nations.Lavrov arrived in Pyongyang on Wednesday,... Read More.
Molotov cocktails tossed at Cuban Embassy in Washington, minister says Monday, September 25(WASHINGTON) -- The Embassy of Cuba in Washington, D.C., was "the target of a terrorist attack," when two Molotov cocktails were tossed at the building on Sunday night, according to Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla.Embassy staff "suffered no harm" and "details... Read More.
Zelenskyy avoids confrontation with Russian foreign minister in remarks before UN Security Council Wednesday, September 20(NEW YORK) -- Volodymyr Zelenskyy avoided a potential face-off with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the Ukrainian president's first in-person appearance before the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday.Speaking via a translator, Zelenskyy called for Russia to be stripped of its veto power --... Read More.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it wasn’t burnout that led her to step down Wednesday, September 20(NEW YORK) -- After over five years as the prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern surprised the world in January when she announced that she would step down and not seek reelection, saying, "It's time."Ardern said at the time that she no longer... Read More.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Zelenskyy asks parliament to replace defense minister Monday, September 4(NEW YORK) --Russia has continued a nearly 19-month-long invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Recently, though, the Ukrainians have gone on a counteroffensive, fighting to reclaim occupied territory.Here's how the news is developing. All times Eastern:Sep 03, 5:22 PM EDT Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects to... Read More.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks out on divisive judicial overhaul Thursday, July 27(LONDON) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that his plan to overhaul his country's judicial system is "a minor correction" to an "activist" court."It's described as the end of Israeli democracy -- I think that's silly and when the dust settles, everybody... Read More.
‘They all are washed in blood after this war’: Ex-Russian minister on Wagner-Putin conflict Tuesday, June 27(NEW YORK) -- This weekend's attempted rebellion by the Wagner Group, a Putin-packed private military company, appeared to show some serious distrust among the Russian government and its military allies.Andrei Kozyrev, a former Russian foreign minister and author of the book "The Firebird: The Elusive... Read More.
Biden welcomes Indian Prime Minister Modi for state visit Thursday, June 22(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet Thursday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India for the third state visit of his presidency.The visit will put on full display the "deep and close partnership" between the U.S. and India, the White... Read More.
Biden to welcome Indian Prime Minister Modi for state visit Thursday, June 22(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden will roll out the red carpet Thursday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India for the third state visit of his presidency.The visit will put on full display the "deep and close partnership" between the U.S. and India, the... Read More.
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi dead at 86, Italian media reports Monday, June 12(ROME) -- Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has died in Milan at 86, Italian media reported.The three-time premier and former leader of the Forza Italia party had suffered with a series of medical ailments over the past several years.The billionaire media tycoon --... Read More.
