Some US Republicans resist linking Israel, Ukraine aid
October 12, 2023 3:08 AM Some U.S. Republican lawmakers said on Wednesday they would resist any funding request from Democratic President Joe Biden that combined military aid for Israel and…
With bulletproof vests, socks and soap, US Jews rush to aid Israel
October 12, 2023 2:53 AM An hour after Rabbi Jonathan Leener put out a call for donations among his small Brooklyn synagogue community, he had raised $5,000. Soon he had…
Canada’s Trudeau, far behind in polls, remains the Liberals’ best chance
October 12, 2023 2:48 AM Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has had a tough year at home and on the global stage, pushing his support as low as it has…
Hamas attack surprised some Iranian leaders, says US source, citing initial intelligence
October 12, 2023 2:41 AM Iran likely knew of Hamas preparing an operation, but maybe not the timing or scope, said a US official. Read More
Bennu asteroid sample contains life-critical water and carbon, says Nasa
October 12, 2023 2:32 AM It offers more evidence for the theory that life on Earth was seeded from outer space. Read More
US Embassy in Tunisia to close two days due to expected pro-Palestinians protests
October 12, 2023 2:28 AM The U.S Embassy in Tunisia said on Wednesday it would close to the public for routine services on Thursday and Friday in an abundance caution,…
Turkey’s Erdogan tells Algeria’s Tebboun aim is to solve Israel-Hamas conflict with talks
October 12, 2023 2:28 AM Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Wednesday that his aim was to resolve the conflict between Israel and Hamas through…
Yellen tells Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: anti-corruption fight is key to future
October 12, 2023 2:18 AM MARRAKECH, Morocco – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday pledged continued U.S. support for Ukraine for “as long as it takes,” and urged Ukrainian…
Germany, nine other nations push ahead with joint air defence procurement
October 12, 2023 2:08 AM Germany and nine other countries on Wednesday took the next step in their efforts to jointly purchase air defence systems such as Patriot, IRIS-T and…
Ukraine needs $42 billion budget support this year and next -PM Shmyhal
October 12, 2023 2:08 AM MARRAKECH, Morocco – Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Wednesday the country would need budget support of about $42 billion this year and next…