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May 29, 2024

Ukraine's military seeing impact of US weapons delivery on battlefield, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday voiced the impact of U.S. weapon deliveries on stabilizing the frontline in Ukraine during a press conference.

May 29, 2024

Brazil's president withdraws ambassador to Israel, leaving diplomatic post vacant

Brazil has withdrawn its ambassador to Israel after months of tensions between the two countries over the war in Gaza, according to the country's gazette.

May 29, 2024

Rare dispute reveals China and North Korea's ongoing discord over nuclear weapons

North Korea's recent criticism of China has revealed tensions between the two nations. North Korea condemned China, Japan and South Korea for discussing denuclearization.

May 29, 2024

Spain hosts Palestine's prime minister after recognition of Palestinian state by western European nations

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized Palestinian statehood.

May 29, 2024

Sweden pledges record $1.2B in military aid to Ukraine, including advanced air defense

Sweden has agreed to donate $1.23 billion in military aid to Ukraine. It includes air defense, artillery ammunition and armored vehicles, officials say.

May 29, 2024

On this day in history, May 29, 1851, Sojourner Truth delivers famed 'Ain’t I a Woman' speech

African American abolitionist and women's right advocate Sojourner Truth delivered her famous "Ain't I a Woman?" speech on this day in history, May 29, 1851, in Akron, Ohio.

May 28, 2024

Trump judge faces a ‘serious problem’ if court returns guilty verdict: John Yoo

Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Yoo argues Michael Cohen lacks credibility in the case against Trump and explains how the judge could send the case back to the prosecution or throw the case out.

May 28, 2024

Ukraine to receive fighter jets soon, despite delays in crucial military aid

Ukraine's defense minister said that the country will soon receive its first F-16 fighter jets, although around half of the needed foreign military aid is arriving late.

May 28, 2024

Poland signs $735M deal with US for supply of missiles, defense minister says

Poland has secured a $735 million deal with the U.S. for JASSM-ER missiles as part of its efforts to strengthen its armed forces since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

May 28, 2024

Trump speaks before closing arguments: 'I'm here because of crooked Joe Biden'

Former President Trump speaks outside the NYC courtroom ahead of closing arguments in his criminal trial.