U.S. rushing air defenses, munitions to Israel, defense official says
October 10, 2023 5:30 AM The U.S. military is “surging” fresh supplies of air defenses, munitions and other security assistance to Israel to help it respond to an unprecedented weekend…
U.S. Senate moves quickly toward confirming Lew as ambassador to Israel
October 10, 2023 5:25 AM The U.S. Senate could confirm President Joe Biden’s nominee to be ambassador to Israel, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, as soon as next week, Senate…
UN holds talks in Russia on grain, fertiliser exports
October 10, 2023 5:20 AM The talks aim to enable Russia and Ukraine to gain ‘unimpeded access’ to global markets. Read More
Hollywood writers union ratifies three-year labor contract after strike
October 10, 2023 5:10 AM Members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) approved a new three-year contract with major studios on Monday, five months after the union called a…
At least 11 American citizens killed in Israel, Biden says
October 10, 2023 4:55 AM Washington believes it is likely US citizens are also among those being held hostage by Hamas. Read More
Dominican Republic intensifies Haiti border shutdown over canal row
October 10, 2023 4:25 AM The Dominican Republic announced new measures to strengthen control at its border with Haiti, including an indefinite extension of the border shutdown it enacted last…
Israel-Hamas war forces Biden and Netanyahu into uneasy partnership
October 10, 2023 3:00 AM U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, uncomfortable allies in the best of times, will put their uneasy relationship to a further…
Ukraine’s Zelensky: ‘It is in Russia’s interests to inflame war’ in Middle East
October 10, 2023 2:47 AM Zelensky said Russians propagandists were “gloating” at developments. Read More
Scotland’s leader fears for wife’s parents ‘trapped’ in Gaza
October 10, 2023 2:35 AM The parents of Yousaf’s wife were in Gaza visiting family when Hamas launched a surprise attack. Read More
Hamas official says group is open to discussions over truce with Israel
October 10, 2023 2:20 AM A senior Hamas official said the group is open to discussions over a possible truce with Israel, having “achieved its targets.” Read More