Iran Says it Sent Capsule Capable of Carrying Animals Into Orbit, Prepares for Human Missions
Iran said Wednesday it sent a capsule into orbit capable of carrying animals, as the nation prepares for human missions.
Senate Republicans Block Aid Package to Israel and Ukraine, Demand Border Policy Changes
Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked the advance of a $110 billion package of wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel, as well as other national security priorities.
Air Force Identifies Crew of 8 Lost in Osprey Crash
Air Force Special Operations Command said it has recovered the remains of six of the eight service members who were lost when their Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan last week.
Biden Urges Congress to Continue Financial Support to Ukraine
The Biden administration is warning of dire consequences, if not an outright 'gift' to Russia, if Congress doesn’t act to continue financial support of Ukraine.
Heavy Fighting in Gaza Throttles Aid Delivery, Further Displaces Residents
Israeli forces battled Hamas militants across Gaza on Wednesday in intense fighting that is pushing south, and has prevented the distribution of humanitarian aid in much of the territory.
U.S. Justice Department Filing War Crime Charges Against Four Russians
The Justice Department said it has filed war crime charges against four members of the Russian military accused of abducting and torturing an American during the invasion of Ukraine.
US Makes Offer to Bring Home Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich, But Russia Rejected It
The Biden administration has made a new and significant offer aimed at securing the release of American detainees Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich, but Russia rejected the offer..
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions Connected to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a Belgian involved in procuring electronics for the Russian military and Belarusian firms and people tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
US Says Extremist West Bank Settlers Will Be Barred From America
In a rare punitive move against Israel, U.S. Department of State said it will impose travel bans on extremist Jewish settlers implicated in recent attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Netanyahu Says Israel Must Maintain Security Control in Gaza After War
Israel said Tuesday that its troops had entered Gaza’s second-largest city as intensified bombardment sent streams of ambulances and cars racing to hospitals with wounded and dead Palestinians.
Zelenskyy to Address US Senators by Video as Part of Classified Briefing
U.S. Senators will get a report from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a classified briefing Tuesday where the topics include military and economic assistance to Ukraine.
Indonesia's Marapi Volcano Erupts For Second Day, 12 Climbers Remain Missing
Indonesia authorities halted the search Monday for 12 climbers after Mount Marapi volcano erupted again, unleashing a burst of hot ash as high as 2,620 feet, officials said.
US Border Officials Close Remote Arizona Crossing Amid Migrant Surge
U.S. officials say they'll close the port of entry in remote Lukeville, Arizona, because so many migrants are crossing from Mexico into the United States.
French Investigation into Fatal Attack Near Eiffel Tower Looks into Mental Health of Suspect
French investigations into a fatal weekend attack near the Eiffel Tower were looking into the mental health of the suspected assailant.
US Running Out of Money for Ukraine, Hindering Fight Against Russia, White House Says
The Biden administration on Monday sent Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars of assistance to Ukraine.
