Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Cuba suffers third nationwide blackout in two months

Cash-strapped Cuba was plunged into darkness on Wednesday for the third time in two months after the power grid failed. 

Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Towns, Torch Palestinian Property in West Bank

Israeli settlers launched attacks on two Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank, torching vehicles and property, as the violent incidents intensifies following the Gaza conflict.

Philippines says China Coast Guard fired water cannon, 'sideswiped' govt vessel

The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannon and "sideswiped" a government vessel Wednesday during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, after Beijing said it had "exercised control" over the ship. 

S. Korea's senior presidential staff offer to resign after martial law order revocation

South Korea's senior presidential staff, including the chief of staff and all the senior secretaries, offered to resign after President Yoon Suk-yeol declared and lifted an emergency martial law, multiple media outlets said Wednesday, citing the presidential office.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

South Korean military says martial law will remain in place

Military officials in South Korea have said martial law will remain in effect until it is lifted by President Yoon Suk Yeol, despite the country's parliament overwhelming vote to block it.

Biden seeking additional $24B to support Ukraine, replenish US weapons stockpiles



President Joe Biden has asked Congress for an additional $24 billion to support Ukraine and replenish U.S. weapons stockpiles, two U.S. officials tell VOA, as the administration continued Monday to push out new aid packages from the last congressionally approved funds for Kyiv before Biden leaves office on January 20.

Monday, December 2, 2024

Hezbollah not intending to send fighters to back Assad in Syria for now - The Jerusalem Post

Hezbollah does not currently intend to send fighters to northern Syria to support the Syrian army there, three sources familiar with the Iran-backed group's thinking told Reuters on Monday.

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“The U.S. must stop supporting terrorists who are destroying Syria and her people" : US Congresswoman, Tulsi Gabbard

US Congresswoman, Tulsi Gabbard, recently visited Syria, and even met with President Bashar Al-Assad. She also visited the recently libe...