Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, who traveled to the Middle East on Thursday, urged an end to the fighting in Gaza as the United States prepared to introduce a resolution at the United Nations on Friday calling for “an immediate and permanent cessation “ is required. Fire.” The Security Council resolution drafted by the…
The flags of China and Hong Kong are displayed in rows. Bloomberg Creative | Creative Bloomberg Photos | Getty Images The Chinese embassy on Thursday responded to U.S. criticism of Hong Kong’s new national security law, saying the U.S. should “respect China’s sovereignty.” Hong Kong lawmakers passed a new national security law on Tuesday that…
U.S. President Joe Biden exits Air Force One upon his arrival in Manchester, New Hampshire, March 11, 2024. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign released a new digital ad Monday targeting Donald Trump for comments he made to CNBC about cutting government programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. The Biden…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu watches as the U.S. Secretary of State makes statements to the media after their meeting at the Kirya, the headquarters of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, in Tel Aviv on October 12, 2023. Blinken came as a sign of solidarity after Hamas meeting There was a surprise stampede in Israel…
The Republican-led House of Representatives impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday. It is only the second time in US history that a Cabinet member has been indicted. The House of Representatives narrowly approved two articles of impeachment against Mayorkas, 214 to 213, accusing him of willfully violating federal immigration laws and blocking congressional…
Supporters of the climate protection movement Fridays for Future, including one holding a sign with the image of Russian President Vladimir Putin, in Berlin, Germany. Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images China and Russia are seen as less of a threat to Western populations today than they were a year ago, as…
