China does not want to take a position on Ukraine that could undermine Russia, said Scott Kennedy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington-based think tank.It doesn’t appear that Beijing has provided any military assistance or violated the economic sanctions on Russia, he said.”But they’ve not said no. And I think what the U.S.…Continue Reading
This liveblog has now ended. For the latest updates, please check here.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Israel to take a stronger stand against Russia Sunday as Russian military said it had launched more strikes using hypersonic missiles on Ukrainian facilities.Hypersonic aeroballistic missiles fired by Kinzhal aviation missile systems hit a Ukrainian fuel depot in Kostiantynivka…Continue Reading
China to provide additional $1.57 million humanitarian aid to UkraineLivia Liu and Reuters18m ago / 9:46 AM UTCThe Chinese Red Cross will offer an additional 10 million yuan ($1.57 million) worth of humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said Monday.Wang announced the commitment during a regular briefing in Beijing.and the promise…Continue Reading
HONG KONG — Hong Kong plans to relax some anti-Covid-19 measures next month, lifting a ban on flights from the U.S. and eight other countries, reducing quarantine time for arrivals from abroad and reopening schools.The moves, announced on Monday by Chief Executive Carrie Lam, could quiet some criticism from residents who have become increasingly frustrated…Continue Reading
The Biden administration has made a formal determination that the Myanmar military has committed genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority, a U.S. official and a source familiar with the decision said Sunday.Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to make the announcement Monday morning at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, where he is…Continue Reading
Four U.S. Marines killed when a helicopter crashed in Norway during a joint training exercise with NATO allies last week were identified Sunday.In a statement, the Marine Corps identified the deceased: Capt. Matthew J. Tomkiewicz of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Capt. Ross A. Reynolds of Leominster, Massachusetts; Gunnery Sgt. James W. Speedy of Cambridge, Ohio; and…Continue Reading
Conservatives are offering their prayers to Justice Clarence Thomas, after the Supreme Court revealed he had been hospitalized because of an infection.In a statement on Sunday night, the court said 73-year-old Thomas has been at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., since Friday after experiencing “flu-like symptoms.””He underwent tests, was diagnosed with an infection, and…Continue Reading
Several brands of pancake and waffle mix have been recalled across 17 states from one major food retailer, and another has been recalled nationwide. The company that issued the recalls stated there are possible “cable fragments” in the mixes.Continental Mills issued multiple recalls over the weekend, starting with two lots of pancake and waffle mix…Continue Reading
President Joe Biden last week signed a new bill into law that will direct $13.6 billion into the Ukrainian war effort against Russian aggression. It includes economic, military, and humanitarian aid for Ukraine as its war with Russia enters a fourth week.Republican Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Sunday that aid from the United…Continue Reading
The United States could return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran as soon as this week, but not if Israel and the U.S. GOP get their way. The U.S. State Department told Newsweek on Friday a return to the deal could be reached within days.The Republican leader in the House of Representatives and the…Continue Reading
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