China has intensified its trade tensions with the United States by banning exports of critical high-tech materials such as gallium, germanium, and antimony. These materials are vital for industries ranging from electronics to defense and have potential military applications. For Milwaukee’s robust manufacturing sector, which relies on cutting-edge technologies, this move could have far-reaching consequences….
President Joe Biden has authorized the provision of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, according to U.S. officials, marking a significant and controversial step in supporting Kyiv’s defense against Russian advances. This decision aligns with other recent moves, such as supplying Ukraine with long-range missile systems, as the administration ramps up efforts to counter Russia’s growing…
President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use the U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for limited strikes within Russia, a significant shift in U.S. policy. The decision comes in response to North Korea deploying thousands of troops to aid Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. According to senior U.S. officials, this policy adjustment…
The Target: Taleghan 2 Facility The attack focused on the Taleghan 2 facility, located within the Parchin military complex, about 20 miles southeast of Tehran. Once part of Iran’s Amad nuclear weapons program, which was halted in 2003, the site had been repurposed for testing explosives critical to nuclear weapons production, according to the Institute…
November 13, 2024 — The United States has revealed for the first time that North Korean soldiers are actively participating in combat alongside Russian forces in the Russia-Ukraine war. This marks a significant development, as North Korean troops, numbering over 10,000, have reportedly been deployed to Russia’s far western Kursk region, where they are now…
Washington, D.C., November 13, 2024 — A U.S. government employee has been charged with leaking classified information related to Israel’s plans to launch a military strike against Iran, as revealed by court documents filed on Wednesday. The man, identified as Asif William Rahman, was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia and is expected to appear…
With Donald Trump now elected to a second term as U.S. President, there are renewed questions surrounding America’s commitment to support Ukraine, especially given his public statements expressing a desire to reassess America’s foreign commitments. Ukraine’s decision to relinquish its nuclear weapons in 1994, under the Budapest Memorandum, secured assurances from the U.S., the U.K.,…
In a move that has stirred international outcry, Iran has opened a mental health facility in Tehran, dubbed the “Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal,” aimed at “treating” women and girls who resist the country’s compulsory hijab laws. This clinic, the latest tool of enforcement by the Islamic Republic, is part of an ongoing crackdown on…
ZHuhai, China, November 12, 2024 — A horrific scene unfolded in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai on Monday night when a 62-year-old man drove his car into a crowd, killing 35 people and injuring 43 others. The crowd had gathered near a popular sports center, where they were exercising and marching in unison along a…
LONDON, November 12, 2024 — Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, announced his resignation on Tuesday following an independent review that criticized his response to abuse allegations against John Smyth, a figure described as “the most prolific serial abuser” linked to the Church of England. The report revealed that Welby, who became aware of the claims…
November 12, 2024 — President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee would be nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel has sparked praise from some of Israel’s far-right political leaders. Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, expressed strong support for the nomination on social media, sharing emojis of the U.S. and…
Washington, D.C., November 12, 2024 — The United States will not withhold military aid to Israel, the State Department confirmed Tuesday, reversing an earlier warning that aid could be contingent on improved humanitarian conditions in Gaza. The Biden administration had previously given Israel a 30-day window to enhance aid access to Gaza, with the potential for…