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
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Trump Appoints Keith Kellogg as Special Envoy to Ukraine and Russia
President-elect Trump announced on Wednesday that he had appointed Keith Kellogg as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg is a retired lieutenant general who was chief of staff at Trump's National Security Council in his first term. Trump said Kellogg was with him "right at the beginning" of his career and praised both his military and business … [Read more...] about Trump Appoints Keith Kellogg as Special Envoy to Ukraine and Russia
U.S. Marines Join Japanese and Australian Forces for Joint Training Amid Rising Tensions with China
The U.S. Marines will train with Australian and Japanese forces in northern Australia. This was announced by the defense ministers of all three countries on Sunday, as they voiced concern over a recent spate of clashes with China's militaries. Richard Marles, Australia's acting prime minister, hosted U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Japanese Minister of Defense … [Read more...] about U.S. Marines Join Japanese and Australian Forces for Joint Training Amid Rising Tensions with China
