Tag: U.S.
U.S. Envoy Amos Hochstein Arrives in Beirut
The U.S. is working with Lebanon and Israel ‘to put an end’ to the conflict once and for all, he vowed. On Monday, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein arrived in Beirut where he said that both Lebanon and Israel’s commitment to United Nations Resolution 1701 is no longer enough. RELATED: Lebanon Condemns Israel’s Repeated Attacks on […]
October 21, 2024
U.S. Native Americans Call for Action Against Trafficking of Indigenous Women
In the U.S., 40 percent of the women who are sex trafficked are identified as Native women. Indigenous Americans urged efforts against long-standing violence and sex trafficking of indigenous women during the 3rd Annual National Indigenous Peoples of the Americas Parade on Saturday. RELATED: Colombian President Grants Indigenous Communities Environmental Sanctioning Powers “We’re still going […]
October 21, 2024
U.S. Export Curbs Are Undermining EU’s Chip Ambitions
The Washington-led campaign to restrict high-tech equipment exports, particularly to China, has disrupted ASML’s operations. Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML lost up to US$65 after its shares plummeted over 20 percent in just two days this week, primarily due to lower-than-expected 2025 sales and bookings. RELATED: China Files Complaint at WTO Over Canada’s Trade Protectionism […]
October 19, 2024
Lifting the U.S. Blockade Would Prevent Blackouts in Cuba: FM Rodriguez
18 days of U.S. blockade cause Cuba losses of $250 million, an amount that would allow for maintenance of the energy system. On Saturday, Cuba’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez, denounced the devastating effects of the U.S. blockade on the island, specifically its impact on the Cuban electrical grid. RELATED: Regional Microsystems Boost Electric Recovery in […]
October 19, 2024
Kamala Harris Appeals to Patriotism to Attract Republican Dissidents
She seeks to wrest the monopoly on patriotism from Republicans with a hawkish image and militaristic language. Patriotism is experiencing a resurgence within the Democratic Party. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has successfully reclaimed symbols that for a long time seemed to belong to the Republican Party, such as the American flag, military camouflage, and […]
October 18, 2024
Election Betting Markets in U.S. Gain Traction Amid Concerns
Betting platforms mark a significant shift in U.S. politics, opening the door for citizens to gamble on political outcomes freely. As the U.S. presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump intensifies, a new player has entered the political arena: legal election betting markets. RELATED: U.S. Presidential Candidates Harris and Trump […]
October 17, 2024
U.S.-British Coalition Carries Out Airstrikes in Yemen
The strikes targeted three sites in Sanaa as well as two other sites in Saada. On early Thursday, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported that warplanes of the U.S.-British coalition launched 15 airstrikes on the Yemeni capital Sanaa and the northern city of Saada. RELATED: Houthis From Yemen Launches New Hypersonic Missile Against Tel Aviv The strikes […]
October 17, 2024
US Destroyer for NATO Missile Shield Arrives in Spain
Borrell expressed regret that the 27 EU countries have taken too long to agree on providing Ukraine with certain capabilities. On Wednesday, a fifth U.S. Navy destroyer arrived at the Spanish naval base in Rota to become part of NATO’s missile defense shield. RELATED: NATO Nuclear Drills Only Contribute to Further Escalation: Russia The USS […]
October 16, 2024
The Biden Administration Presses Israel on Improving Gaza Humanitarian Situation
If the impediments to humanitarian aid continue, Israel would risk violating U.S. laws governing foreign military assistance. On Tuesday, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed that U.S. secretaries of state and defense sent a letter to Israeli authorities requesting them to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within the next 30 days. RELATED: U.S. […]
October 16, 2024
U.S. and Canada Sanction the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network
Pro-Israel groups have been pushing to list Samidoun as a ‘terrorist group for years. On Tuesday, the Canadian government announced that it has listed the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network (Samidoun) as a terrorist entity. RELATED: Cuba Marches in Support of Palestine and Condemning the Israeli Aggression According to a news release from Public Safety Canada, […]