South Korea, US Launch Military Drills To Counter North Korea

12 Aug 2024

South Korea and the United States are preparing for their annual joint military exercises, known as Ulchi Freedom Shield, scheduled to take place from August 19 to 29. The drills aim to enhance the allies' capabilities to counter increasing North Korean nuclear threats and will feature a combination of computer-simulated...

Sheikh Hasina Hints US Role In Ouster, Reasons Saint Martin Island

11 Aug 2024

Allegations Against US Involvement Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has spoken out following her recent resignation and departure to India, suggesting that the United States played a role in her removal from power. Hasina, who resigned on August 5 amidst escalating protests, claimed that she could have stayed in...

$125 Million Military Assistance For Ukraine, US Announces

10 Aug 2024

United States has unveiled a new $125 million military aid package for Ukraine, coinciding with a surprise Ukrainian offensive inside Russian territory. The announcement, made on August 9, underscores the US’s enduring support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. Details of the Aid Package The latest aid...

US Unemployment Rate Hits Nearly Three-Year High In July

09 Aug 2024

US unemployment rate surged to 4.3% in July, reaching its highest point in almost three years as hiring slowed significantly, the US Labor Department reported on Friday. This marked the fourth consecutive month of rising unemployment, up from 4.1% in June, and a substantial increase from the 50-year low of...

Tim Walz Teaching In China Sparks Discussions Over Social Media

07 Aug 2024

Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential pick, has drawn unexpected attention in China. Social media users in China are discussing Walz's year-long teaching stint in Guangdong Province in 1989, a topic that has gained significant traction on Weibo, amassing 12 million views. Walz and his wife, Gwen Whipple, spent...

US Revokes Visa For Sheikh Hasina Amid Asylum Search

07 Aug 2024

Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has reportedly had her US visa revoked and is now exploring asylum options in the UAE and European countries, following the UK's rejection of her asylum request. Hasina fled Dhaka amidst ongoing student protests demanding her resignation over a controversial quota system...

Global Reactions After Sheikh Hasina’s Resignation, Bangladesh Riots

06 Aug 2024

United States The United States has called for calm in Bangladesh after long-ruling leader Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amidst violent anti-government protests. Nearly 100 people were killed on Sunday before she left. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller urged all sides to “refrain from further violence” and noted...

Ukraine Begins Using F-16 With Ongoing Conflict In Its Air Defense

05 Aug 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Sunday that Ukrainian pilots have begun flying F-16 fighter jets for operations within the country. This marks a significant development in Ukraine’s air defense capabilities, more than 29 months after Russia’s invasion began. Zelensky announced the arrival of the US made jets during a...

US Increases Military Presence In The Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

03 Aug 2024

US is significantly boosting its military presence in the Middle East in response to heightened regional tensions between Iran and Israel, following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to replace the...

Israel And US On High Alert After Assassination Of Hamas Leader In Tehran

02 Aug 2024

Following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, in Tehran, Israel and the USA are bracing for possible retaliation from Iran and its proxies. US President Joe Biden assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of unwavering support against threats from Iran, including its affiliated groups such as...