U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 419

May 22, 2024

'Insult to injury': Florida lawmakers erupt over Cuban officials touring secure parts of top airport

Lawmakers in Congress are demanding answers from the Biden administration over a tour given to Cuban officials at Miami International Airport, including secure areas.

May 22, 2024

Russia's Kremlin urges 'in-depth dialogue' to ease rising nuclear tensions with the West

The Kremlin has voiced the importance of "in-depth dialogue" to alleviate escalating tensions between Russia and the West when it comes to nuclear matters.

May 22, 2024

UN plans new aid routes in Gaza after desperate crowds halt deliveries from US-built pier

The UN has revised its aid delivery routes within Gaza after crowds of desperate Palestinians intercepted 11 trucks, halting deliveries for three days.

May 22, 2024

Russia's Kremlin denies US claims that Moscow put anti-satellite weapon in space

Russia's top arms control diplomat has dismissed U.S. claims that Russia has launched a space weapon capable of inspecting and attacking other satellites.

May 22, 2024

Michael Cohen swore he had nothing derogatory on Trump, his ex-lawyer says – another lie – as testimony ends

In another day of testimony from Michael Cohen in the NY v. Trump trial, Trump's former lawyer admitted under oath that he stole from the Trump Organization.

May 22, 2024

NY v Trump has 'reasonable doubt' written all over it. But with Bragg, Merchan antics, outcome is unknowable

NY v Trump has not been an impartial tribunal. It’s an Orwellian show trial with a preordained outcome. There’s no presumption of innocence, only the expectation of guilt.

May 21, 2024

France is trying Syrian ex-officials for the torture and killing of a father and son. Here's why

A Paris court, in a landmark trial, is seeking to determine whether Syrian intelligence officials were responsible for the deaths of a 20-year-old boy and his father.

May 21, 2024

Israeli officials reverse decision to seize AP equipment it had said violated media law

Israeli officials briefly seized equipment from the AP on Tuesday for allegedly violating the country's laws on media broadcasts amid national security concerns.

May 21, 2024

US allies France, Belgium defend ICC prosecutor's request for Israeli arrest warrants

France, Belgium and Slovenia have expressed support for the International Criminal Court to pursue arrest warrants against Israeli government officials alongside Hamas leadership.

May 21, 2024

Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges faster aid, direct Western involvement to counter Russian advances

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has voiced frustration with Western allies' slow military support decisions and urged for direct involvement in intercepting Russian missiles.