Month: June 2022
The wartime U.S.-Poland alliance provides opportunities to work on other issues
Poland and the United States have had a see-saw relationship over the years. But the war in Ukraine has drawn them closer and turned Poland into an indispensable ally.
Read MoreNearly 100-days since Russia invaded, Biden pledges new advanced weapons to Ukraine
President Biden pledged new advanced weapons to Ukraine as the 100-day mark since Russia’s invasion nears. Biden reiterated that the U.S. will “stay the course” as the conflict drags on.
Read MoreRussia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 1)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (Image credit: Scott Heppell/AP)
Read MoreTop US envoy takes trip to remind the world that millions inside Syria still need aid
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield travels to the Turkey-Syria border to remind the world of the need for continued aid for Syrians who are fleeing or in opposition-held parts of the country.
Read MoreWhat will the EU’s Russian oil ban do?
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) and President of the European Council Charles Michel leave after a joint press during a special meeting of the European Council at The European Council Building in Brussels on May 31, 2022
Read MoreJohnny Depp awarded $15m as he wins US libel lawsuit against former wife Amber Heard
Johnny Depp has won his multimillion-dollar US lawsuit against former wife Amber Heard after a Virginia jury ruled a 2018 article published in The Washington Post was defamatory.
Read MoreU.S. lifts Cuba flight restrictions imposed under Trump administration
(Reuters) – The Biden administration on Wednesday revoked a series of restrictions on flights to Cuba imposed during the Trump administration, including ending a prohibition on U.S. flights to Cuban airports other than Havana. The U.S. Transportation Department issued the
Read MoreUkraine soccer win brings joy to military in war with Russia – Zelenskiy
(Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday hailed the national soccer team’s win over Scotland in a vital World Cup playoff game, saying the victory would bring joy to soldiers fighting against Russia. Ukraine kept alive their dream of
Read MoreBiden announces new $700 million in military aid for Ukraine
By Steve Holland and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday a new $700 million weapons package for Ukraine that will include high mobility artillery rocket systems, which can accurately hit targets as far away as
Read More11 dead, 33 missing after Hurricane Agatha hits Mexico
The strongest hurricane on record to hit Mexico’s Pacific coast in May left at least 11 people dead and 33 missing after triggering landslides and flooding, officials said Wednesday. Authorities were struggling to reach remote mountain communities worst affected by
Read More