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February 19, 2022

G7 foreign ministers pledge ‘unwavering commitment’ to Ukrainian sovereignty in face of Russian buildup

The foreign ministers of the G7 countries -- including Secretary of State Antony Blinken -- on Saturday pledged their "unwavering commitment" to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of a Russian buildup of military force at its border.

February 5, 2022

Biden administration waives sanctions on Iranian civilian nuclear activities as deal talks hang in balance

The Biden administration has waived sanctions related to Iran’s civilian nuclear activities as part of its efforts to bring the regime back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal – while stressing that the waivers did not equal sanctions relief for Tehran.

February 3, 2022

Beijing Olympics to renew scrutiny on China's human rights abuses, international violations

As the Beijing Olympics kick off this month, the games are likely to shine a fresh light on the Chinese communist regime’s human rights abuses at home, as well as its violations of international law and freedoms abroad, with critics warning of the dangers of letting the regime off the hook.

February 2, 2022

Feds identify five 'suspected individuals' in bomb threats to historically Black institutions

The FBI has identified at least five people who the bureau believes were involved in sending bomb threats to more than two dozen historically Black colleges and universities over the past month, FBI counterterrorism division deputy assistant director James Tarasca said on a call with academia and faith-based leaders Wednesday.

February 2, 2022

Iranian dissidents warn regime is creating proxy terrorist naval units to back Houthis in Yemen

Iranian dissidents are warning that the brutal regime in Tehran is creating a proxy naval force in the region with which it intends to attack ships and help the embattled Houthi forces in Yemen.

February 2, 2022

Over a dozen HBCUs across country receive bomb threats, persons of interest identified

More than a dozen HBCUs reported bomb threats this week and subsequently locked down their campuses or canceled classes

January 29, 2022

Chinese ambassador warns of ‘military conflict’ with US over Taiwan

The Chinese ambassador to the United States this week gave another hawkish warning about growing tensions over Taiwan -- predicting a "military conflict" if Taiwan kept moving toward independence.

January 26, 2022

Democrats' Ukraine bill touts 'inviolability of borders,' while party ignores US border crisis

Legislation being moved by House and Senate Democrats will stand up for the "inviolability of borders" in Ukraine, while the party largely ignores the security situation at the porous U.S. border.

January 8, 2022

Haley brushes off Iranian regime's sanction as a 'badge of honor'

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on Saturday described being sanctioned by the theocratic Iranian regime as a "badge of honor" -- as Iranian officials slapped sanctions on more than 50 current and former U.S. officials over the 2019 strike that killed former Quds leader Gen. Qassem Soleimani. 

January 5, 2022

Atlanta mayor's former top aide arrested at airport on 'terroristic threats' warrant

Democratic mayor's former aide has been arrested at Atlanta International Airport on charges of terroristic threats