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Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid package while expressing openness to Mexico border changes

President Joe Biden on Wednesday said it was “stunning” that Congress has not yet approved tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance for Ukraine, as his administration warned of dire consequences for Kyiv - and a “gift” to Russia's Vladimir Putin - if lawmakers don't act.

Israel-Hamas War: Biden decries Hamas assaults on women, says they must be condemned | Oneindia

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned what he said was Sexual violence by Hamas during the October 7 attacks on Israel, which the Palestinian militants deny. #Israel #Hamas #JoeBiden #IsraeliWomen #IsraeliWomenAssault #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelGazaWar #IsraelPalestineConflict #PalestineWar #FiercestWarGaza #GazaFiercestWar #IsraelFiercestAttackGaza #IsraelWarNews #IsraelWarUpdate #InternationalNews #IDF ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~

Volodymyr Zelensky to address U.S senators as Congress considers Ukraine funding | Oneindia News

In a pivotal development on Capitol Hill, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to address US senators via video on Tuesday during a classified briefing. This comes as the Biden administration intensifies its efforts to secure approval for a significant $106 billion fund allocation for various geopolitical needs, including the wars in Ukraine, Israel, and other critical security requirements. #VolodymyrZelensky #RussiaUkraineWar #JoeBiden #ChuckSchumer #Ukraine ~HT.178~PR.151~ED.103~GR.124~

White House Urges Congress To Approve Ongoing Support For Ukraine

White House Urges Congress , To Approve Ongoing , Support For Ukraine. On December 4, the White House warned Congress that the administration will be unable to continue providing Ukraine with assistance without further congressional support. On December 4, the White House warned Congress that the administration will be unable to continue providing Ukraine with assistance without further congressional support. NBC reports that Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young told legislators that the U.S. is “out of money — and nearly out of time” for supporting Ukraine. NBC reports that Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young told legislators that the U.S. is “out of money — and nearly out of time” for supporting Ukraine. I want to be clear: without congressional action, by the end of the year we will run out of resources to procure more weapons and equipment for Ukraine and to provide equipment from U.S. military stocks, Shalanda Young, Office of Management and Budget Director, via NBC. There is no magical pot of funding available to meet this moment, Shalanda Young, Office of Management and Budget Director, via NBC. According to Young, failing to provide aid would , “kneecap Ukraine on the battlefield, not only putting at risk the gains Ukraine has made, but increasing the likelihood of Russian military victories.”. Young reportedly urged congressional leaders to approve the Biden administration's supplemental spending request. . I must stress that helping Ukraine defend itself and secure its future as a sovereign, democratic, independent, and prosperous nation advances our national security interests, Shalanda Young, Office of Management and Budget Director, via NBC. It prevents larger conflict in the region that could involve NATO and put U.S. forces in harm’s way and deters future aggression, making us all safer, Shalanda Young, Office of Management and Budget Director, via NBC. Young's letter to Congress comes amid a deadlock among lawmakers over ongoing U.S. support for both Ukraine and Israel. NBC reports that GOP legislators have looked to leverage approving foreign aid for the enactment of tougher U.S. immigration policy at the nation's southern border. NBC reports that GOP legislators have looked to leverage approving foreign aid for the enactment of tougher U.S. immigration policy at the nation's southern border

“Track and Hunt” Israel's Strategy to Eliminate Hamas Leadership Post-War| Oneindia News

China criticized the USS Gabrielle Giffords' presence near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, denouncing it as a violation of sovereignty. The US Navy defended routine operations, stressing commitment to a free Indo-Pacific amid ongoing tensions. #China #USS #GabrielleGiffords #SouthChinaSea #USnavy #SecondThomasShoal #Taiwan #Indopacific #worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~GR.124~ED.194~

China reports 'illegal' entrance of US Navy ship into their territorial waters| Oneindia News

China criticized the USS Gabrielle Giffords' presence near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, denouncing it as a violation of sovereignty. The US Navy defended routine operations, stressing commitment to a free Indo-Pacific amid ongoing tensions. #China #USS #GabrielleGiffords #SouthChinaSea #USnavy #SecondThomasShoal #Taiwan #Indopacific #worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~ED.194~GR.125~

South Korea's President addresses UK Parliament

The president of South Korea has said his country will work with the UK to “bolster the political and economic security” in the Indo-Pacific during an address to Parliament on day one of his three-day state visit to the UK. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Putin lands in Abu Dhabi on Middle East visit

In Austria, the conflict in the Middle East is making its way into schools

Potential 2024 OPEC Production Cuts Cause Brief Spike in Oil Prices

Potential 2024 OPEC , Production Cuts Cause , Brief Spike in Oil Prices. On December 5, oil prices briefly spiked after Russia suggested continued OPEC production cuts in 2024. Markets Insider reports that Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak warned of more potential production cuts through Q1 of next year. . Markets Insider reports that Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak warned of more potential production cuts through Q1 of next year. . The warning to energy markets caused both Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate to initially rally around 1%. However, oil prices turned lower shortly after that initial climb, with both Brent and WTI falling approximately 0.8%. OPEC has already committed to cutting production by 2.2 million barrels per day through Q1 of 2024. The news comes after OPEC slashed production multiple times in 2023. . Markets Insider reports that Saudi Arabia's energy chief previously said the cuts were meant to boost crude prices and smooth out volatility in the oil market. . In September, Russia and Saudi Arabia took extra steps to apply pressure to the oil supply, agreeing to cut production by an additional 1.3 million barrels. . That news briefly shot oil prices up to a 10-month high, however, crude prices have fallen a total of about 20% amid slowing global growth. . Last week, Goldman Sachs strategists suggested that supply disruptions in the Middle East could drive oil prices back up to $100 a barrel in 2024.

Iran Calls for an End to American Influence in the Middle East | Oneindia News

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, advocates for the "de-Americanization" of the Middle East, addressing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Basij militia. He highlights the recent Gaza conflict as pivotal for this transformation, praising Hamas' October operation into Israel as significant, foreseeing it leading to the region's "de-Americanization." #Iran #Khamenei #Tehran #Arabworld #Arabnews #Middleeastnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~ED.194~GR.121~

What’s next for the aviation industry? Emirates president on sustainability and the Middle East

Emirates airline President Sir Tim Clarke sits down with Euronews to talk about the future of the aviation industry in the wake of the pandemic.