NATO Members Allow Ukraine to Use Their Weapons Inside Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened escalation amid Moscow’s tactical gains in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region.
Biden Outlines Israeli Proposal For Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
Hamas is “no longer capable” of carrying out another major attack against Israel, the U.S. president said.
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of May 25: India’s election continues, Ukraine secures more missiles, and Haiti gets a new leader.
The South China Sea Risks a Military Crisis
The Philippine president drew a red line this week, but mutual restraint from Manila and Beijing can calm tensions.
Is Biden Blowing It in Gaza and Ukraine?
Washington seems to keep moving the goalposts—but it isn’t bringing stability in either conflict, or electoral benefits at home.
US military completes major exercise in Africa, works on partnerships
https://gdb.voanews.com/01000000–0aff-0242-fb4b-08dc8292b9b9_w800_h450.jpgTAN TAN, Morocco — High-ranking military officials from the U.S. and its top African allies watched intently as dust and flames shot up from pieces of the Sahara Desert hit by tank and artillery fire. They looked up as pilots flew F‑16s into formation. And they listened intently as Moroccan and American personnel explained how they…
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In a historic election, South Africa’s ANC loses majority for the first time
In South Africa, a seismic moment comes as the ruling African National Congress party loses its absolute majority for the first time. (Image credit: Zinyange Auntony)
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The Problem With Invoking the ‘Third World’ Slur
https://foreignpolicy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Trump-guilty-verdict-press-conference-GettyImages-2155441912.jpgThe Trump verdict is the latest prompt for deploying a meaningless comparison. All that does is reflect poorly on the United States.
The World Reacts to Trump’s Guilty Verdict
https://foreignpolicy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/trump-camera-GettyImages-2150550152.jpgChinese and Russian state media mirrored Trump’s talking points on the trial.
William Ruto ‘confident’ in police deploying to Haiti — BBC Africa
The Kenya government will send close to 1,000 peacekeeping police officers under a UN mission to Haiti, aimed at helping the country’s transitional authorities restore order. For weeks, gangs in Haiti had been carrying out deadly co-ordinated attacks, demanding the resignation of the then Prime Minister Ariel Henry. He agreed to step down in March.…
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