Republicans push for border funding to be wrapped into Israel, Ukraine aid package
Oct. 19—WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate leaders called Tuesday for a bipartisan aid package for Israel’s counteroffensive against Hamas that also includes assistance
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Deal Lays Groundwork for Aid to Reach Desperate Gazans, Officials Say
On one side of the border crossing between Egypt and Gaza sit more than 100 trucks packed with desperately needed food, water
US troops attacked in Iraq, Syria and on alert for more strikes
By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) – U.S. troops have been repeatedly attacked in Iraq and Syria in recent days, U.S.
Biden plans to use Oval Office address to make case for wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine
President Joe Biden plans to make a direct appeal to the American people to continue funding Ukraine and Israel amid their war
Aid delivery waits to enter Gaza from Egypt at Rafah crossing
About 20 trucks carrying much-needed aid may be allowed to enter Gaza in the coming days – bringing some relief to its
Pressure Builds on Israel to Allow Gaza Aid: Israel-Hamas War Live Updates
As President Biden visited Israel on Wednesday to pledge U.S. support in its fight against Hamas, his nominee to fill the conspicuously
Ukrainian parliament gives initial approval for 2024 budget increasing army funding
By Olena Harmash KYIV, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s parliament gave initial approval on Thursday for the 2024 budget, which will increase
Storm Babet Brings Heavy Rain to Scotland
Severe rainfall and winds pelted Britain on Thursday, after a storm in the region could prompt flooding and put lives at risk
Estonia shops Turkish armored vehicles for $211 million
WARSAW, Poland — The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has awarded contracts to Turkish manufacturers Otokar and Nurol Makina to purchase
Russia Detains a U.S. Journalist, Alsu Kurmasheva
The Russian authorities have detained an editor working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, an American broadcaster funded by the United States government,
Google to manufacture smartphones in India starting with Pixel 8
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Alphabet Inc will start manufacturing in India and will partner with international and domestic manufacturers to produce its Pixel
Russian, North Korean foreign ministers meet amid Western suspicions about weapons transfers
The foreign ministers of Russia and North Korea met Thursday in Pyongyang for talks expected to focus on how to boost their
Sen. Mitt Romney raises concerns over nomination of Jack Lew as ambassador to Israel
Sen. Mitt Romney raised concerns over President Joe Biden’s decision to nominate Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to be the ambassador to Israel
US announces seizure of 17 website domains used by North Korea IT workers
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Wednesday it has seized 17 website domains used by North Korean
Devastation in Gaza After Hospital Blast
Still reeling from an explosion outside Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, medical workers spoke of the destruction that left hundreds there
Friends pay tribute to honeymoon couple killed in Uganda
Friends have paid tribute to a couple killed on their honeymoon alongside their guide in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park. The couple
Guinea-Bissau capital without power over unpaid bill to Turkey’s Karpowership
A Turkish firm has cut power supplies to Guinea-Bissau’s capital over an unpaid bill of at least $15m (£12m), plunging the city
Ukrainians in every region prioritize Ukraine’s NATO bid over EU accession, though more than 4 in 5 want both
Ukrainians consider Ukraine’s NATO membership to be more important than joining the EU, showing the need for security has overtaken the desire
Hospital blast in Gaza City kills hundreds
Hundreds of people have been killed by an explosion at a crowded hospital in Gaza City, health officials say. One doctor condemned
Biden Arrives in Israel After Gaza Hospital Explosion: Israel-Hamas War News
Gazan health authorities said hundreds of people were killed in a blast on Tuesday at a hospital in Gaza City where thousands
British tourist among three dead in Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park attack
A British tourist is among three people killed in a “cowardly terrorist attack” at a national park in south-west Uganda, authorities say.
Wednesday Briefing – The New York Times
Hundreds killed in blast at Palestinian hospital Hundreds of people were killed by an explosion at a hospital in Gaza City where
Conman pleads guilty to bilking Kalispell resident with computer-based scam
Oct. 17—A 24-year-old from India admitted in federal court Tuesday to stealing about $150,000 from a Kalispell resident through a computer-based con.
Ukraine announces it’s received, and fired, US long-range missiles
WASHINGTON — Ukraine is now using long-range U.S. missiles, known as ATACMS, on the battlefield. The announcement, shared by President Volodomyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainians celebrate 75th birthday of Japanese man who opened free cafe for them
[Source] Ukrainians recently celebrated the 75th birthday of the Japanese man who earlier this year opened a free cafe for those in
Defending Ukraine from Russian cyber attacks was ‘hand-to-hand combat’: Mandiant exec.
The News Russia launched a staggering number of destructive cyber attacks against Ukraine in the early days and weeks of its full-scale
US to provide almost $700 million for modernization of Ukrainian transport, logistics
The U.S. will provide Ukraine with nearly $700 million in funds to improve and modernize the country’s logistics and transport infrastructure, Infrastructure
Biden to Visit Israel as Gaza Aid Deal Advances: Israel-Hamas War Live News
Hamas released a video late Monday of Mia Schem, one of the nearly 200 people believed to be held hostage in Gaza
French school killer claimed attack for Islamic State group
The man who killed a French schoolteacher last week said he was acting for the Islamic State (IS) group, in a video
Police Kill Suspect in Brussels Terror Shooting, Official Says
A suspect in the killing of two Swedish nationals in Brussels on Monday evening, in what officials called an act of terrorism,
U.S. Pursues a Coveted Prize: India as a Defense Partner
When the Salvor, a U.S. Navy rescue and salvage ship, pulled into a port in India’s southeast this summer, the job at
India’s Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage, says it is up to Parliament
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top court refused to legalize same-sex marriages, with the chief justice of the country saying Tuesday that
Putin Visits China as Moscow and Beijing Reaffirm Ties
When President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia meets with China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, during a visit to Beijing this week, both
Biden to travel to Israel on Wednesday amid war with Hamas
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday, putting himself in harm’s way to show that he stands squarely with
WRAPUP 1-Diplomats renew calls for Gaza aid; Iran warns Israel
* LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: * Iranian foreign minister promises preemptive actions * Hamas says it seeks freedom for prisoners held by Israel *
Thousands of people arrive at Gaza-Egypt border
Thousands of people in Gaza have gathered at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, as diplomatic efforts continue to open it before
Settlement talks collapse in Kenya Facebook redundancies case
Talks aimed at reaching a settlement in a long-running case brought by 184 Nairobi-based Facebook moderators against the platform’s owner Meta have
Israel-Hamas War Live News: Gaza Border Remains Closed for Aid
Yakov Argamani has the pale face and broken soul of a man whose child is in extreme danger. He shuffles around his
UN to vote on rival resolutions on Israel and Gaza
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council was due to vote on Monday on rival draft resolutions
Families of Hamas Hostages Share Their Anguish
Yakov Argamani has the pale face and broken soul of a man whose child is in extreme danger. He shuffles around his