The small Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has agreed to weaken its proposed United Nations resolution on climate accountability following direct intervention by the Trump administration, though the country's leadership insists the measure remains viable. The United States has formally requested that Vanuatu withdraw its draft resolution, which seeks to implement a landmark … [Read more...] about Vanuatu Presses Forward with Climate Resolution Despite American Opposition
Australian Naval Personnel May Have Participated in Submarine Attack on Iranian Warship
The Australian government has declined to confirm whether Australian naval personnel were aboard the United States attack submarine that torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, an attack that claimed at least 87 lives and marked the first such American submarine action since World War II. This is Walter Cronkite, and that is the way it is this evening as we … [Read more...] about Australian Naval Personnel May Have Participated in Submarine Attack on Iranian Warship
Ecuador Sinks Narco Submarine Near Colombian Border as Violence Escalates
Ecuadorian military forces have successfully destroyed a sophisticated drug-trafficking submarine near the nation's northern border, marking the opening salvo in expanded joint operations with the United States military aimed at dismantling organized crime networks that have plagued the South American nation. The defense ministry in Quito announced Wednesday that military … [Read more...] about Ecuador Sinks Narco Submarine Near Colombian Border as Violence Escalates
Beijing Offers Only Words as United States Strikes Key Chinese Partners
The delicate diplomatic balance between Washington and Beijing faces a significant test as President Donald Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid fresh tensions over American military action in Iran. The recent United States and Israeli strikes that resulted in the death of Iran's supreme leader mark the second time in two months that American forces … [Read more...] about Beijing Offers Only Words as United States Strikes Key Chinese Partners
Iran Threatens Retaliation as Military Confrontation Extends Into Sixth Day
The military confrontation between the United States and Iran entered its sixth day Thursday, with Tehran issuing stern warnings of retribution following the sinking of an Iranian warship in international waters. The escalating conflict has begun to affect neighboring countries, as Azerbaijan became the latest nation to experience Iranian strikes. The expansion of hostilities … [Read more...] about Iran Threatens Retaliation as Military Confrontation Extends Into Sixth Day