The United States has begun facilitating direct negotiations between Russia and European nations as part of an intensified effort to secure a peace settlement in Ukraine, according to President Trump's special envoy Jared Kushner. Kushner and fellow envoy Steve Witkoff conducted separate meetings this past week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President … [Read more...] about United States Pursues European Engagement in Ukraine Peace Negotiations
Military Robots with Mounted Rifles Used in Operation Against Haiti Gang Territory
In what marks a significant escalation in the multinational effort to restore order in Haiti, Salvadoran military forces deployed robotic units equipped with firearms during a joint operation this week that successfully reclaimed the Sylvio Cator Stadium in Port-au-Prince from gang control. President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador announced the operation's completion, noting that … [Read more...] about Military Robots with Mounted Rifles Used in Operation Against Haiti Gang Territory
Trump to Meet Putin and Xi in Historic Three-Way Summit in China
President Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping will convene next week for an unprecedented three-way meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China. The White House confirmed Friday that this historic gathering will take place on Thursday, November 19, marking the first time these three leaders … [Read more...] about Trump to Meet Putin and Xi in Historic Three-Way Summit in China
American Forces Respond to Unauthorized Drone Activity at British Air Base
American military personnel stationed at Royal Air Force base Lakenheath in the United Kingdom confronted what officials described as unauthorized drone activity on Friday evening, raising fresh questions about the security of American and allied installations amid heightened international tensions. The United States Air Force confirmed the incident through official channels, … [Read more...] about American Forces Respond to Unauthorized Drone Activity at British Air Base
Congo Ebola Crisis Deepens Despite Massive Global Aid Expenditures
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where Ebola has claimed more than 5,400 lives in what has become the second-largest outbreak in modern history, a troubling question has emerged. Where have hundreds of millions of dollars in international aid actually gone? Doctors Without Borders issued a stark assessment this week of the situation in eastern Congo, six months into a … [Read more...] about Congo Ebola Crisis Deepens Despite Massive Global Aid Expenditures