As the ministry noted, the strike from the Su-34 was carried out using universal planning and correction modules A Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber, escorted by a Su-35S multirole fighter, hit a stronghold and manpower of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Kursk border area, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. “A Su-34 multirole supersonic fighter-bomber, escorted by…
The Pentagon representative said that eight “capabilities coalitions” have been created within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Western countries will divide Ukraine’s military needs into several types and define NATO countries responsible for deliveries in each of these areas, a high-ranking Pentagon representative told a briefing on Tuesday. The Pentagon representative said that eight “capabilities…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday dismissed a suggestion by US President-elect Donald Trump that he might use “economic force” to make Canada the 51st US state. “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States,” he said in a post on X. “Workers and communities in both our…
Syria will take its time to organize a landmark national dialogue conference to ensure that the preparations include all segments of Syrian society, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said on Tuesday, according to state media. The conference is meant to bring together Syrians from across society to chart a new path for the nation after opposition forces…
US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Europe, the Middle East and Asia from Jan. 13 through Jan. 17, the White House said on Tuesday. The trip, which will likely be Harris’ last as vice president before leaving office on Jan. 20, will have stops in Singapore, Bahrain, and Germany, according to the White House. She will…
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold its confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees to be Secretary of State and US ambassador to the United Nations next week, a committee spokesperson said on Tuesday. The hearing for Republican US Senator Marco Rubio, a senior member of the foreign relations panel, to be Secretary…
Israel said on Tuesday pressure groups were pushing foreign courts to take action against Israelis over alleged war crimes in Gaza but described the actions as “propaganda activity” and said no warrants had been issued. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant,…
US leaders on Tuesday paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter — who had the longest and most admired post-presidency in history — as he laid in state at the US Capitol on Tuesday ahead of his funeral on Thursday. Members of Congress and several Supreme Court justices gathered around Carter’s flag-draped coffin under the Capitol dome. Several praised…
US President-elect Donald Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal and Greenland, part of a broader expansionist agenda he has promoted since winning the Nov. 5 election. Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, also floated the idea of turning Canada into a US state, said he would demand…
Biden administration will also shift $7.5 mln intended for Israel to Lebanon, according to a notice sent to Congress The US has reallocated $95 million in military aid for Egypt to Lebanon, a source familiar with the matter told Al Arabiya English. Congress will need a reprogramming request, but sources believe it will be passed easily. The…
Germany is pushing the EU to ease sanctions on Syria as western countries seek to build bridges with its new rulers, diplomats said Tuesday. The 27-nation bloc had imposed wide-ranging sanctions on the regime of ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad and broad swathes of the country’s economy during its civil war. Berlin is now pressing to facilitate financial…
“During the Christmas season we clearly feel with all our heart how important for us are parental, family traditions that are being handed down from generation to generation,” Vladimir Putin said Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his congratulations to all Russian people on Orthodox Christmas holiday, pointing out to the Russian Orthodox Church’s “tremendous…
At the same time, 188 others are injured, Xinhua reported The death toll from the earthquake in Tibet increased to 126 people, with 188 others injured, Xinhua reported. China Central Television earlier said at least 95 people were killed and 130 injured. The earthquake ruined many residential buildings and much infrastructure. More than 400 troops are engaged in a…
