U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that Congo’s M23 conflict could spiral into a wider regional war, as Congolese forces battle an advance by rebels near the largest city in eastern Congo and tens of thousands more flee. Since the beginning of this year, fighting has intensified in Congo's mineral-rich east as the Tutsi-led M23 group has taken control of more … [Read more...] about UN Warns Congo’s M23 Conflict Could Trigger Regional War
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Trump Re-designates Houthis as Terrorist Organization
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, re-designating Ansar Islam a.k.a. The Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Trump had declared the Iranian-backed Houthis a terrorist organization before the end of his first term in January 2021. However, the Biden administration reversed this designation. The White House stated, "As a consequence of … [Read more...] about Trump Re-designates Houthis as Terrorist Organization
Did Trump Ask Xi Jinping to Help Resolve Ukraine War?
During a recent phone call between the two leaders, President Donald Trump told reporters that he had asked Chinese President Xi Jinping for help in ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Kyiv Independent reported on Tuesday that Trump made this claim when speaking to reporters at the White House. "He's not done very much on that," Trump said. "He's got a lot of … power, … [Read more...] about Did Trump Ask Xi Jinping to Help Resolve Ukraine War?
China Expert Issues Urgent Warning: ‘We’re Going to Get Hit’
Many in the United States military, particularly those in the Pacific region, knew, during the days that led up to the 7th of December 1941, that we would eventually be at war with Japan. Japan had invaded China and created a puppet nation called Manchukuo out of Manchuria. They were now preparing for naval warfare on the largest theatre of operations in the world, the Pacific … [Read more...] about China Expert Issues Urgent Warning: ‘We’re Going to Get Hit’
Biden Provides $10 Billion in Sanctions Relief to Iran Just Days After Trump’s Election Win
Only days after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, the Biden-Harris administration gave Iran $10 billion in sanctions relief. The sanctions relief was granted despite Iran's continued attacks on Israel and support for terrorist groups. The Washington Free Beacon published this: On November 8, Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared that it would be "in … [Read more...] about Biden Provides $10 Billion in Sanctions Relief to Iran Just Days After Trump’s Election Win
