What Biden needs to accomplish with his NATO trip
President Joe Biden embarks on a weeklong trip to Europe on Sunday, and the stakes couldn't be higher for the future of the NATO alliance.
2023-07-08 12:23
Ukraine-Russia war – live: US comments on Kyiv’s Nato membership prospects after cluster munitions deal
The White House weighed in on Ukraine’s potential Nato membership shortly after announcing that it will send controversial cluster munitions to the eastern European country. The munitions will be sent for the first time amid Ukraine’s ongoing war against Russia, as the conflict enters its 500th day this weekend and ahead of a Nato summit to be held next week in Lithuania. Turkey president Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky that his country ‘deserves’ to be in the Western bloc. White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan on Friday said the upcoming summit will underscore Nato’s readiness to consider Ukraine’s membership. Mr Sullivan, however, said Ukraine “will not be joining Nato coming out of this summit”. Meanwhile, he said Kyiv has “provided written assurances” that it would use the controversial weapons “in a very careful way that is aimed at minimising any risk to civilians”. A senior Ukrainian official previously said Ukraine would welcome the munitions from the US as they would have an “extraordinary psycho-emotional impact” on Russian forces. Read More US will provide Ukraine with cluster munitions, White House says Why the US is willing to send Ukraine cluster munitions now What are cluster munitions? The controversial weapons US will send to Ukraine How many casualties has Russia suffered in Ukraine?
2023-07-08 12:17
Keeping up pressure, China sends warships and fighter jets near Taiwan during Yellen's Beijing visit
Taiwan's Defense Ministry says China has sent 13 aircraft and 6 vessels to airspace and waters around Taiwan as of early Saturday
2023-07-08 12:16
Evan Gershkovich: US confirms Russia contact over prisoner swap for reporter
The White House says it is prepared to do "hard things" to free the American journalist from Russia.
2023-07-08 12:15
China Looms Large as NATO Allies Debate Expanded Role in Asia
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is among Asian leaders seeking to enhance ties with NATO during a key
2023-07-08 11:54
Bailey Tardy brings her best to Pebble Beach for 2-shot lead at US Women's Open
Bailey Tardy has picked the right time and the right place for her best golf
2023-07-08 11:52
The UN refuses to retract its condemnation of Israel over the Jenin military operation
Israel’s United Nations ambassador is calling on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to retract his condemnation of the country for its attack on the Jenin refugee camp
2023-07-08 11:21
Why was Steve-O detained by police? 'Jackass' star was promoting upcoming comedy special
In the video posted by Steve-O, he was seen wearing an 'I [heart] London' and British flag pattern bucket hat, socks, and holding an umbrella
2023-07-08 11:17
Wembanyama debuts after two top-5 picks hurt in thrilling finish to the previous Summer League game
Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA game had a tough act to follow
2023-07-08 10:59
Ant's share repurchase plan values firm at nearly $79 billion
SHANGHAI Ant Group on Saturday announced a share repurchase plan that values the fintech giant at 567.1 billion
2023-07-08 10:57
Russian aircraft harass US drones over Syria for third time this week
Russian aircraft once again harassed US MQ-9 Reaper drones over Syria Friday, the Air Force said, in a sign of increasing friction between the two countries in Middle East airspace.
2023-07-08 10:56
Texas prepares to deploy Rio Grande buoys in governor's latest effort to curb border crossings
Texas has started rolling out what is set to become a new floating barrier on the Rio Grande
2023-07-08 10:56