President Trump ruled out sending US military forces to Ukraine as part of any US security guarantees to the war-torn nation, but suggested he would provide some form of air protection. for the full article, click here.
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Israel’s growing frustration over the war in Gaza erupts in nationwide protests – AP News
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza attempted to shut down the country Sunday in one of the largest and fiercest protests in 22 months of war. for the full article, click here.
Christian patriarchs make rare visit to Gaza after deadly Israeli strike on church – AP News
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Top church leaders visited Gaza on Friday after its only Catholic church was struck by an Israeli shell the day before, an attack that killed three people and wounded ten, including a priest who had developed a close friendship with...
The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on US goods in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1 – AP News
PARIS (AP) — The European Union will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods scheduled to take effect Monday in hopes of reaching a trade deal with the Trump administration by the end of the month. for the full article, click here.
Iran fires missiles toward US bases in Qatar and Iraq in retaliation for Trump strikes on nuclear sites
Iran has launched missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq in what it says is retaliation for President Trump’s air strikes on its nuclear facilities over the weekend. for the full article, click here.
Trump says Iran would ‘like to talk’ about a nuclear deal, claims they’re ‘not winning’ war against Israel
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday that Iran is willing to “talk” about limiting its uranium enrichment after Israel destroyed many of Tehran’s top officials and above-ground nuclear sites. for the full article, click here.
Macron warns US, Indo-Pacific not to ditch Ukraine for potential China conflict
SINGAPORE (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron warned the U.S. and a large audience of Indo-Pacific nations Friday night that they risk a dangerous double standard as they concentrate on a potential conflict with China if that shift comes at the cost of abandoning...
China hits US with 84% retaliatory tariffs after Trump’s sweeping levies go into effect
China retaliated against President Trump’s sweeping tariffs Wednesday by hiking its levies on US imports to a staggering 84%. for the full article, click here.
South Korea’s opposition parties move to impeach President Yoon over sudden martial law
South Korea’s opposition parties on Wednesday submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing pressure to leave office hours after he ended a short-lived martial law that prompted troops to encircle parliament before lawmakers voted to lift it....
Israel poised to approve ceasefire with Hezbollah: official
Israel looks set to approve a US plan for a ceasefire with the Iran-backed Hezbollah on Tuesday, a senior Israeli official said, clearing the way for an end to the war which has killed thousands of people since it was ignited by the Gaza conflict 14 months ago. for...