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US, allies argue with Russian-North Korean alliance
The United States and its Asia-Pacific allies have sharply condemned Russia and North Korea's newly stated military partnership. On Monday, the United States, South Korea, and Japan issued a statement expressing "grave concern" about the defence accord struck last week during Russian President Vladimir Putin's well-publicized official visit to North Korea.
Boeing should be charged by US prosecutors
Prosecutors in the United States are proposing that Boeing face criminal charges after determining that the plane manufacturer violated a settlement tied to two fatal disasters, according to two people familiar with the situation. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) must determine whether to prosecute Boeing by July 7. The recommendation of the prosecutors handling the case has not been disclosed before.
Connecticut police arrest father ‘trying to drown children’ at beach
According to authorities in West Haven, an officer heard "significant screaming taking place from the water" as the children were being treated in intensive care following the event. Police stopped a father as he attempted to drown his two tiny children at a beach in the United States, according to authorities. Authorities said an officer was on patrol in West Haven, Connecticut when he noticed a Nissan SUV parked on the beach at around 2:30 a.m. local time (7.30 a.m. UK time) on Saturday.
Houthi-run TV reports US-UK air strikes on Yemen
As the Yemeni group targets shipping channels in the Red Sea, the United States and the United Kingdom have conducted six air strikes against targets in Yemen, according to a television station that is controlled by the Houthis. Al Masirah TV reported that four attacks were directed at the airport of Hodeidah, a major port city on the Red Sea, and the seaport of Salif, which is located to the north of the city. The news outlet also reported that two air assaults occurred in the Al-Thawra region, which is located to the north of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa.
US restores Gaza aid pier damaged by weather
The United States military has declared that it has reinstalled a temporary aid pier in Gaza that had been damaged by inclement weather. The military has stated that humanitarian assistance will be delivered through the floating port in the "coming days." The pier will facilitate the delivery of "much-needed humanitarian aid" to Gaza, the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Friday.
Biden apologizes over Ukraine military aid delay
US President Joe Biden has apologized to his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky for the lengthy delays in military aid to Ukraine and has committed $225 million (£191 million) in support. The pair convened in Paris for discussions a day after they both witnessed the 80th anniversary commemorations of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. Ammunition and anti-aircraft missiles were included in the new aid package, according to the US Department of Defense.
How has the US antiwar movement changed since 1967-1968?
Schools have concluded, and summer vacations have been established. However, suppose the past is any indication of the future. In that case, demonstrations will erupt once more on university campuses in the United States this autumn, accompanied by the unavoidable violence and arrests that will inevitably result if Israel continues its assault on Gaza.
Louisiana may soon castrate convicted paedophiles surgically
Chemical castration is already an option for judges in the United States who have convicted an individual of child sex offences. However, the surgical method is significantly more invasive. In Louisiana, paedophiles who have been convicted of a sex crime against a minor may soon be required to undergo surgical castration in addition to serving prison time.
US-China detente tested by Asia Pacific domination bid
Lloyd Austin, the United States' defence minister, has lauded a "new era of security" in the Asia Pacific, emphasizing that the region remains a significant strategic priority for the United States. A senior Chinese military official swiftly rebuked this statement. Austin issued the statement one Saturday following a critical meeting in Singapore with his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun. During the meeting, the two leaders resolved to reestablish military-to-military communications to alleviate the increasing tensions between the world's two largest economies.
‘Reckless’ for Trump to declare the trial biased, according to Biden
A day after the historic conviction, US President Joe Biden stated that it was "reckless" for his predecessor, Donald Trump, to refer to his trial as rigged. Mr. Biden vigorously defended the US justice system in his initial public statements regarding the guilty verdict for Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Mr. Biden reaffirmed the American principle that no one is above the law in response to the outcome.
As US hesitates, Europe eases Ukraine restrictions
During the past week, Europe began to relax some of its self-imposed restrictions on providing military assistance to Ukraine. The United States maintained a cautious stance, and Russia issued a warning against actions that could result in "a World War" - a frequently expressed threat to use nuclear weapons. On the ground, Ukraine halted the Russian advance in its northern Kharkiv region, reclaiming some territory northeast of Lyptsi, and maintained the defense of Chasiv Yar, a strategically significant settlement on the eastern front.
Scottie Scheffler’s US PGA Championship arrest charges dropped
Prosecutors have dropped the charges against Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer, as verified on Wednesday. According to Kentucky's NewsRadio 840 WHAS, Scheffler and the Louisville Metro Police Department have reached an agreement in which they will refrain from pursuing any legal action in connection with his arrest at the US PGA Championship earlier this month. In a court hearing on Wednesday, Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell verified that the case would not proceed.