Putin Gave Biden an Expensive Gift in 2021: A Revealing Look into Diplomatic Gift-Giving
At their first presidential summit in Geneva in 2021, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented US President Joe Biden with a lavish $12,000 pen and writing set during a brief warming in ties that ended with Putin’s invasion of Ukraine eight months later. According to an annual report from the Office of the Chief of Protocol […]
Continue reading One Year of War: A Grim Anniversary for Ukraine and Russia
Friday marks one year since Russia launched a devastating war against Ukraine that continues to rage on.[0] In the last year, the combined military and civilian casualties have been estimated to be close to 300,000, and more than 8 million Ukrainians have been displaced, both internally and externally.[1] Russia’s hopes of a quick victory have […]
Continue reading US and NATO Express Concern on China Providing Lethal Aid to Support Russia’s War in Ukraine
Nearly one year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration is concerned that China may be considering providing lethal aid to support Moscow’s war effort. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed “deep concern” about the possibility of Beijing supplying weapons to Russia for its war against Ukraine, saying it would have “serious consequences” […]
Continue reading “#VictoryForUkraine: One Year After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine”
This week marks one year since Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, beginning a conflict that has become a valuable lesson on urban warfare and a sobering reminder of the human costs of war.[0] Over the past year, the U.S. has provided Ukraine with more than $113 billion in assistance, including military aid.[1] Despite this, […]
Continue reading 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Tajikistan and China
On Thursday, February 23, 2021, a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook Tajikistan near the border of China’s Xinjiang region. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake had a magnitude of 7.2 and a depth of 10 kilometers.[0] Tremors of the quake were strongly felt in China’s Xinjiang region, as well as in Afghanistan, Pakistan, […]
Continue reading 5 Dead, 48 Missing After Coalmine Collapse in China’s Inner Mongolia
At least five people have died and 48 are missing after an open-pit coalmine collapsed in Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region in north China on Wednesday.[0] The footage, which is silent, reveals the landslide quickly engulfing the worksite within seconds, with only a few individuals visible after the large dust cloud dissipates.[1] Six individuals have […]
Continue reading US Support of Ukraine in Conflict with Russia: A Year Later
One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest conflict in Europe since World War II, the repercussions continue to reverberate around the world.[0] The war, which many thought would end in a matter of days, has dragged on and continues to cause economic hardship far from the epicenter of the fighting. In response, […]
Continue reading Yellen Promises $10 Billion in Economic Support to Ukraine Amid US Sanctions on Russia
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has promised to provide an additional $10 billion in economic support to Ukraine in the coming months.[0] Yellen made the announcement at a press conference in Bengaluru, India, where finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group […]
Continue reading “Eleven Dead in Israeli Raid of West Bank City: International Community Must Act to Ensure Palestinian Safety”
On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, Israeli military forces raided the northern West Bank city of Nablus, resulting in the deaths of 11 Palestinians and the injury of over 100 more.[0] These casualties include a 14-year-old boy, a 72-year-old man, and a border police officer who was stabbed by a teenager and then shot by friendly […]
Continue reading One Year After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: How the World Has Changed
It has been almost a year since the Putin regime launched its war on the Ukrainian people.[0] While the US threatened “economic consequences like none he’s ever seen”, the Russian economy has surprisingly remained resilient.[1] In comparison, Ukraine’s economic situation is less critical.[2] According to the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and the Organization for […]
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