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Trump ‘likelier winner’ unless Harris fixes two issues, says ex-ambassador
A former British ambassador to Washington said on Sunday that Donald Trump would remain the "likelier winner" of the US presidential election on November 5 until Democratic contender Kamala Harris tackles significant flaws in her campaign. Kim Darroch claims that, despite decisively outperforming Trump in last week's televised head-to-head debate, Harris risks making two critical missteps in the campaign's last weeks, implying that the former Republican president remains the favorite.
UK and US worried over Iran-Russia nuclear deal
Britain and the United States have expressed concern that Russia has traded nuclear secrets with Iran in exchange for Tehran providing Moscow with ballistic missiles to destroy Ukraine. During their visit in Washington, DC, on Friday, Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden recognized that the two countries were expanding military cooperation at a time when Iran was enriching enough uranium to complete its long-standing objective of building a nuclear weapon.
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.
US and Ukraine’s EU allies speed Russian asset deal before G7
To secure the support of European allies for a proposal that will be presented at the G7 leaders summit later this week, US officials are attempting to leverage the interest from Russian suspended assets to assist war-torn Ukraine. However, discussions are still in progress as the meeting in southern Italy commences on Thursday. Certain European countries are not yet entirely persuaded of the United States-led proposal.
Bowen: Can US, allies prevent all-out war with Iran?
The Israeli war cabinet has described its forthcoming actions against Iran with a time-tested expression. Israel would respond "at the time and in the manner of our choosing." Following the October 7th Hamas attacks, opposition leader Benny Gantz assimilated into the war cabinet, where he underscored the significance of Israel's unity with its Western allies.
Spokesman: Niger suspends US military cooperation
The decision was made public on Saturday, following a visit by senior U.S. officials to the West African nation earlier this week to discuss democratic transition. US Africa Command head General Michael Langley and Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee headed the visit.
US sends $300m military aid to Ukraine amid blocks
During his visit to the White House, Polish President Andrzej Duda exerted pressure on Washington, DC, to resolve the impasse and provide Ukraine with billions of dollars in funding during a critical period in the conflict. The United States will provide Ukraine approximately $300 million in military aid while Republicans continue to obstruct a $60 billion funding package for Kyiv.
US port proposal to increase Gaza aid delivery slammed as ‘distraction’
During Thursday's State of the Union address, US President Joe Biden issued the following directive: "Lead an emergency mission to establish a pier off the Mediterranean coast of Gaza to receive ships carrying food, water, medicine, and temporary shelters." The operational strategy, originally intended to be executed from Cyprus, does not include the deployment of United States military personnel in the Gaza Strip.
US and Britain bomb over a dozen Houthi sites in Yemen
To defend Red Sea shipping, this is the fourth joint Anglo-American strike against the militant group. In retaliation for an increase in Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the United States and the United Kingdom have targeted over a dozen Houthi locations in Yemen.
The US and UK ambassadors to Russia honour Navalny
The US and UK ambassadors to Russia honour Navalny
US ‘strongly condemns’ DR Congo atrocities following drone attack
US ‘strongly condemns’ DR Congo atrocities following drone attack
US says it will reject UN Gaza ceasefire resolution
US says it will reject UN Gaza ceasefire resolution