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US Military Aid to Ukraine Under Biden Tops $62 Billion: Pentagon
The United States has provided over $62 billion in military aid to Ukraine since President Joe Biden took office, according to a statement from the US Department of Defense. The majority of this assistance, $61.4 billion, has been allocated since February 24, 2022, when Russia launched its military operation in Ukraine. On Monday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced…
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Final Countdown: Harris and Trump Clash in Pennsylvania for Election Day Showdown
As the final day of campaigning unfolds in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making a concerted push in Pennsylvania, a critical swing state. Both candidates have made it clear that Pennsylvania is essential for their paths to the White House, with both holding rallies in Pittsburgh. Trump, the Republican nominee, is aiming for…
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Iran Downplays Damage from Israeli Air Strikes Amid Rising Tensions
Iran has downplayed the damage from Israel’s air strikes on its military targets, asserting that the attacks caused only limited harm. The strikes, which occurred early on Saturday, were Israel’s retaliation for a prior missile assault by Iran. In response, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei emphasized the need for a calculated demonstration of power, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
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Israeli Airstrike Claims Life of Senior Hezbollah Leader Nabil Kaouk: Reports
The Israeli military reported the death of another high-ranking Hezbollah official, Nabil Kaouk, in an airstrike on Saturday. Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah’s Central Council, was a veteran member of the group since the 1980s and had previously served as the military commander in southern Lebanon. His death follows the killing of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in Beirut on…
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Biden Urges Ceasefires in Gaza and Between Israel and Hezbollah After Strike on Nasrallah
Washington: US President Joe Biden described the Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah as “a measure of justice,” highlighting the end of his decades-long reign of terror. This development follows Hezbollah’s confirmation of Nasrallah’s death, which occurred amid ongoing tensions following Hamas’s assault on Israel on October 7, 2023. Biden noted that Nasrallah’s alliance with Hamas, which opened…
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Biden Calls for Increased Secret Service Support Following Second Assassination Attempt on Trump
Washington,DC: U.S. President Joe Biden emphasized the need for increased personnel within the Secret Service following a second apparent assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. During a press conference at the White House on Monday, Biden stated, “It’s clear that the Secret Service requires more support, and Congress should address these needs. We might need additional personnel.” He…
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Biden to Host Final Quad Summit in Wilmington, Focusing on Indo-Pacific Security
U.S. President Joe Biden will host the final Quad summit of his term in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 21, 2024, bringing together leaders from Australia, India, and Japan. Initially scheduled for India, the summit was relocated to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly. Biden’s choice of Wilmington reflects his personal approach to diplomacy and emphasis on strengthening alliances in…
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Zelenskyy Pressures U.S., U.K. for Greater Military Support as Biden, Starmer Hold Discussions
U.S. President Joe Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer are scheduled to meet on Friday, September 13, 2024, as Ukraine intensifies its efforts to ease restrictions on using Western-supplied weapons for strikes deep into Russian territory. Recent signals suggest the White House may be considering a shift in its policy. During a visit to Kyiv earlier this week, Ukrainian…
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Economy, Abortion, and Immigration Take Center Stage in Trump-Harris Debate
(Trump-Harris Debate): On Tuesday night, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met on the debate stage for the first time in the 2024 U.S. presidential race. The two contenders sparred over pivotal issues such as the economy, abortion rights, immigration policy, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the war in Ukraine, and the U.S. exit from Afghanistan, in a bid…
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Harris and Trump Gear Up for High-Stakes Presidential Debate in Philadelphia
Philadelphia: On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to engage in their first televised debate in Philadelphia, a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the closely contested 2024 presidential election. With both candidates neck-and-neck in the polls just weeks before Election Day, the stakes for this face-off are exceptionally high. For Harris, this debate…
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