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Americans hit by gunfire as cars truck into Mexico amid cartel violence spiral: report

September 11, 2023

Americans hit by gunfire as cars truck into Mexico amid cartel violence spiral: report

Gunmen in Mexico reportedly opened fire on a convoy of vehicles traveling from the U.S. to Mexico, allegedly injuring Americans, according to reports.

Delegation of Australian lawmakers will visit US to push for Julian Assange's release: 'Powerful message'

September 9, 2023

Delegation of Australian lawmakers will visit US to push for Julian Assange's release: 'Powerful message'

A cross-party delegation of Australian lawmakers will travel to Washington, D.C., to urge U.S. officials to drop the charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Fears of Ukraine graft grow as US tries to tackle corruption with new aid package

September 7, 2023

Fears of Ukraine graft grow as US tries to tackle corruption with new aid package

Renewed reports of graft and financial mismanagement within the Ukrainian military have caused concern about the prospects of continued Western support of the war effort.

Afghan allies who risked lives to help US lost in red tape

September 3, 2023

Afghan allies who risked lives to help US lost in red tape

Special immigrant visa applicants who supported the U.S. government in Afghanistan face more than a five-year wait to find safety amid Taliban efforts to find and kill former enemies.

Intel to invest $1.2 billion in Costa Rica over next 2 years

August 30, 2023

Intel to invest $1.2 billion in Costa Rica over next 2 years

In a press statement released on Wednesday, Intel has revealed its plan for a substantial $1.2 billion investment in Costa Rica within the upcoming two years.

US citizens urged to leave Haiti as soon as possible, as State Department flags 'current security situation'

August 30, 2023

US citizens urged to leave Haiti as soon as possible, as State Department flags 'current security situation'

U.S. citizens are urged to leave Haiti as soon as possible amid the State Department warning about "current security situation and infrastructure challenges."

US Marine veteran jailed in Russia seen in rare video on state media

August 29, 2023

US Marine veteran jailed in Russia seen in rare video on state media

American Paul Whelan, who has been jailed in Russia since 2018 on espionage charges, was seen in rare video footage aired on Kremlin-backed Russia Today network.

Two years after 'embarrassing' Afghanistan withdrawal, GOP rep pins failures on one big Biden admin decision

August 28, 2023

Two years after 'embarrassing' Afghanistan withdrawal, GOP rep pins failures on one big Biden admin decision

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., blasted the Biden admin. for failing to lead a "military operation" during the botched 2021 withdrawal that left 13 U.S. service members dead.

China-dominated bloc offers Iran, Saudi Arabia membership in move that seeks to undermine US

August 24, 2023

China-dominated bloc offers Iran, Saudi Arabia membership in move that seeks to undermine US

The BRICS economic bloc has agreed to add six members, thereby doubling its total membership. New members would include Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia and Argentina.

Russian court rules WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, facing espionage charges, can remain detained till November

August 24, 2023

Russian court rules WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, facing espionage charges, can remain detained till November

The Lefortovo District Court has ruled Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) can continue to keep Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich detained as he awaits trial.