Iran strongly criticized the United States for designating Yemen’s Houthi group as a “terrorist organization” deeming the move as “provocative”, according to People’s Daily Online. The condemnation came from Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani, who linked the decision to perceived U.S. support for Israel’s actions in Gaza. The U.S. re-designation of the Houthi group … Read more
As Western leaders grapple with the ramifications of a Russian victory in Ukraine, concerns intensify over the potential fallout of a failure to deliver promised aid. The geopolitical landscape hangs in the balance, with U.S. President Joe Biden and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg emphasizing the broader risks of abandoning Ukraine to Russian forces. The Cassandra … Read more
Amidst the holiday season, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) made a quiet yet impactful move allowing the sanctioning of foreign financial institutions involved in supplying critical items to Russia’s military according to the report of CEPA. This determination could significantly impact Russia’s military production particularly in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. … Read more
Nigel Farage, former UK Independence Party leader asserted in a recent Sky News interview that if Donald Trump were still U.S. President, the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 might not have occurred as reported by BNN Breaking. Speaking from Iowa, covering the state’s Republican caucus, Farage expressed unwavering confidence in Trump’s potential re-election, … Read more
Sydney Town Hall – In a rallying cry to support Ukraine’s defense against the Russian invasion, campaigners are urging Australia to reconsider its decision to decommission 45 Taipan helicopters. The Australian Defence Force had originally planned to replace the aging fleet with U.S.-made Blackhawks. The call to action comes amid Ukraine’s request to acquire the … Read more
In a startling revelation, the Pentagon has come under scrutiny for its failure to track more than $1 billion worth of weapons sent to Ukraine between February and June of the previous year. A recent report from the Pentagon Inspector General highlights a lapse in monitoring the Defense Department’s “enhanced end-use monitoring” (EEUM) program, mandated … Read more
Leonid Kuchma, Ukraine’s ex-president, cautions that the United States risks losing global credibility if it abandons Kyiv. In a recent interview, Kuchma criticizes Western mistakes contributing to Putin’s 2022 invasion and describes the Russian leader as a career KGB operative with an obsession for Ukraine. Reflecting on the invasion, Kuchma emphasizes Putin’s goal not only … Read more
Russia’s commander-in-chief, Nikolai Yevmenov, has raised alarms over US warships armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles, deeming them a “serious threat” capable of delivering “massive” strikes on Russia. The warning emphasizes growing tensions between the two nations, with concerns about the Tomahawk’s long-range capabilities. Naval Concerns and Missile Capabilities Yevmenov expressed concern over the Tomahawk cruise … Read more
A 31-year-old former security officer and Army veteran, Jareh Sebastian Dalke, pleaded guilty to attempting to sell classified national security information to an individual he believed was a Russian agent. Despite the severity of the crime, prosecutors have proposed a 22-year prison sentence in the plea deal, with a potential life sentence. The judge is … Read more
A U.S. citizen, Robert Woodland Romanov, has been detained in Russia on drug charges, escalating tensions between the two nations. The Moscow courts ordered his two-month custody, accusing him of involvement in illegal drug trafficking. The move comes amidst strained relations over Ukraine, adding to recent arrests of Americans in Russia. Details of Arrest and … Read more