Will $778 billion make America safer?
Following the chaotic U.S.-led withdrawal from Afghanistan in the summer after a 20-year military occupation, many had expected President Joe Biden to reduce military spending. Instead, Washington has done the opposite, which will come as a blow to Americans who argued there are greater problems to invest in at home.
UN to cut food aid to Yemen due to lack of funds
The World Food Programme has said it has been “forced” to cut aid to Yemen due to a lack of funds and warned there will be a surge in hunger in the war-torn country in the coming months.
Putin on NATO and how top ally China will overtake U.S.
Speaking to journalists at his annual end-of-year press conference, the Russian President has addressed questions on a wide range of domestic and foreign policy issues that have dominated Russian headlines over the past 12 months.
U.S.-backed coalition pummels civilian installations in Yemen
In the latest violation of human rights, Saudi Arabia has targeted a number of civilian facilities in the Yemeni capital under the pretext of being used to store weapons.
Shock resignation heaps pressure on UK Premier
In yet another major blow to Boris Johnson, his Brexit minister, David Frost, has stepped down from the cabinet with immediate effect.
Inclusive government in Afghanistan key to sustainable security
Pakistan has just played host to the biggest international gathering on Afghanistan in which Iran actively participated and submitted a number of proposals to address the dire situation in neighboring Afghanistan.
Yemen’s revolution leader on surrender and martyrdom
The leader of the popular Revolution in Yemen says the events developing in the country today are a testimony that “achieving the goals of the aggression has become impossible.”
EU inflation surges to 30-year high
Amid a record 4.9 percent surge of annual consumer inflation in 19 EU countries last month, the European Central Bank (ECB) has declared plans to scale back its crisis bond-buying but ruled out raising interest rates next year.
U.S. Senate approves Nicholas Burns as China envoy
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to back the nomination of long-time American diplomat Nicholas Burns to be the U.S. ambassador to China, ending 11-month wrangling over the key nomination.
Russia urges talks to avoid military escalation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson of an urgent need for talks to end NATO’s military eastward expansion.