Germany and US , Agree to Send Advanced , Tanks to Ukraine.
CNN reports that Germany has finally confirmed
that it will send a contingent of Leopard 2 tanks
to Ukraine following much consideration.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's
announcement on January 25 followed
a similar commitment made by the United States.
U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed a plan to send
31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reversing course on
sending advanced weaponry to the war-torn nation.
U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed a plan to send
31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reversing course on
sending advanced weaponry to the war-torn nation.
CNN reports that the announcement comes
after weeks of intense pressure by NATO allies.
.
[The tanks will] enhance Ukraine’s capacity to defend its territory and achieve its strategic objectives... This is not an offensive threat to Russia.
There is no offensive threat to Russia if Russian troops return to Russia, where they belong, President Joe Biden, via CNN.
[The tanks will] enhance Ukraine’s capacity to defend its territory and achieve its strategic objectives... This is not an offensive threat to Russia.
There is no offensive threat to Russia if Russian troops return to Russia, where they belong, President Joe Biden, via CNN.
Just last week, U.S. officials said that it was not
the right time to send the tanks, citing the cost
and the amount of training they require.
CNN reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
has long requested Western allies to supply modern tanks
amid fears of a Russian counteroffensive in the spring.
CNN reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
has long requested Western allies to supply modern tanks
amid fears of a Russian counteroffensive in the spring.
Abrams tanks are the best in the world.
This is a tremendous new capability
that Ukraine will be getting to
boost its long term defenses, United States senior administration official, via CNN.
Senior U.S. officials have called
the decision an investment in
Ukraine's "longer term capabilities." .
Senior U.S. officials have called
the decision an investment in
Ukraine's "longer term capabilities." .
CNN reports that the delivery of tanks to Ukraine
from both the U.S. and Germany is expected to
take months to complete training and deployment.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has increased Russia's military by 170,000 troops to 1.32 million amidst the Ukraine conflict. This marks the second significant rise since 2018, attributed to volunteer recruitment in response to Ukraine's situation and NATO's expansion. Russia aims for 1.5 million troops for security. Casualties' accurate figures remain undisclosed.
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NATO Vows Ongoing , Support for Ukraine , Amid Russia's 'Brutal War of Aggression'.
Fox News reports that the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization said it will continue to support Ukraine's
defensive war against Russia for "as long as it takes.".
Fox News reports that the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization said it will continue to support Ukraine's
defensive war against Russia for "as long as it takes.".
The alliance's pledge comes after a meeting of
the NATO-Ukraine Council on the second day of
the group's Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting. .
Allies remain steadfast in their
commitment to further step up political
and practical support to Ukraine as it
continues to defend its independence,
sovereignty, and territorial integrity
within its internationally recognized
borders, and will continue their
support for as long as it takes, NATO statement, via Fox News.
A strong, independent Ukraine
is vital for the stability
of the Euro-Atlantic area, NATO statement, via Fox News.
Fox News reports that NATO does not give
Ukraine direct military assistance. Help is
instead offered by individual member states. .
At the November 29 meeting, NATO Secretary
General Jens Stoltenberg claimed that Ukraine is
on the verge of becoming a member of the alliance.
According to Stoltenberg, Ukraine's entry
into NATO will happen following the conclusion
of Russia's "brutal war of aggression.".
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba was
reportedly in attendance at the council meeting,
which was held in Brussels, Belgium.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba was
reportedly in attendance at the council meeting,
which was held in Brussels, Belgium.
I heard a clear ‘no’ to any reference to
fatigue, and I heard (a) clear ‘yes’ to
increased support to Ukraine.
They understand that in order
for them to feel safe, in order for
them not to end up in a situation
where NATO’s soldiers will have
to fight, Ukraine has to win in this war, Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, via Fox News.
I heard a clear ‘no’ to any reference to
fatigue, and I heard (a) clear ‘yes’ to
increased support to Ukraine.
They understand that in order
for them to feel safe, in order for
them not to end up in a situation
where NATO’s soldiers will have
to fight, Ukraine has to win in this war, Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, via Fox News.
While speaking at the council, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
said the only obstacle to ending the Russia-Ukraine war , "is Vladimir Putin and the extent to which
he believes that he can somehow
outlast Ukraine, outlast his people.".
While speaking at the council, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
said the only obstacle to ending the Russia-Ukraine war , "is Vladimir Putin and the extent to which
he believes that he can somehow
outlast Ukraine, outlast his people."
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Henry Kissinger, , Former Secretary of State, , Dead at 100.
Kissinger died on Nov. 29 at his home
in Connecticut, NBC News reports. .
Born in Germany in 1923, Kissinger and his family
came to America to escape the Nazis in 1938.
He joined the U.S. Army in 1943,
becoming an interpreter and
intelligence officer during World War II.
Kissinger went on to receive
his PhD from Harvard and taught
international relations for nearly two decades.
He was appointed national security adviser
in 1969 by President Richard Nixon.
Kissinger went on to serve as secretary
of state for both Nixon and Gerald Ford.
He is credited with normalizing relations
with China, easing tensions with the Soviet Union, negotiating to end the Vietnam War and more.
Later in his career, Kissinger regularly consulted
other American presidents from both political
parties, in addition to foreign leaders. .
He also wrote 21 books about foreign policy.
Throughout his life, he was awarded the
Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal
of Freedom and the Medal of Liberty.
However, Kissinger's tactics to reshape
national security were often polarizing, and
many of his critics saw him as a war criminal.
His bombing campaign in Cambodia amid
the Vietnam War, his participation in helping
Augusto Pinochet overthrow Chilean President
Salvador Allende and more have garnered immense criticism. .
His bombing campaign in Cambodia amid
the Vietnam War, his participation in helping
Augusto Pinochet overthrow Chilean President
Salvador Allende and more have garnered immense criticism. .
Sen. Bernie Sanders once described Kissinger as
"one of the most destructive secretaries of state in the modern history of this country," NBC News reports. .
Sen. Bernie Sanders once described Kissinger as
"one of the most destructive secretaries of state in the modern history of this country," NBC News reports. .
Kissinger is survived by his wife and two children
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These Are the World's , Top Polluters , Heading Into COP28.
Using data from the EU's Emissions Database for Global
Atmospheric Research 2023, 'The Independent' recently revealed
the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for every country.
In 2022, China was the world's biggest GHG producer,
generating over 25% of total global emissions.
China's share of the world's annual GHG emissions has
doubled over the past 20 years as a result of
rapid economic growth and industrial development.
China's share of the world's annual GHG emissions has
doubled over the past 20 years as a result of
rapid economic growth and industrial development.
China's 2060 goal to reach net zero emissions
would make it one of the last 10 countries
to achieve zero emissions globally. .
'The Independent' reports that the United States
is the world's second-largest GHG producer,
emitting more than 6 billion tons in 2022.
'The Independent' reports that the United States
is the world's second-largest GHG producer,
emitting more than 6 billion tons in 2022.
In November, U.S. President Joe Biden and
China's President Xi Jinping vowed to accelerate
their countries' efforts to combat climate change. .
In November, U.S. President Joe Biden and
China's President Xi Jinping vowed to accelerate
their countries' efforts to combat climate change. .
The world's two biggest emitters of GHG
agreed to reduce methane and other emissions. .
Cooperation between the U.S. and China is viewed
as critical to meeting the climate goals of the COP28.
In a joint statement released after their meeting, Biden and Xi said that
both countries “are aware of the important role they play” and “will work
together... to rise up to one of the greatest challenges of our time.” .
'The Independent' reports that India is
the world's third-largest producer of GHG,
with approximately 7% of total global emissions.
'The Independent' reports that India is
the world's third-largest producer of GHG,
with approximately 7% of total global emissions
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Wolverines Threatened With Extinction , Receive Federal Protection.
On November 29, the Biden administration
released a proposal to give the North American
wolverine long-delayed federal protections.
ABC News reports that the proposal comes following warnings by scientists that climate change is likely
to destroy the rare species' snowy mountain habitat.
By the early 1900s, wolverines had been mostly
wiped out across the U.S. as a result of
unregulated hunting and poisoning campaigns.
An estimated 300 surviving wolverines continue
to live in the contiguous U.S. in isolated groups at
high elevations in the northern Rocky Mountains.
Increasing temperatures are expected
to reduce the mountain snowpack, which
wolverines rely on to birth and raise their cubs.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to protect
wolverines comes after over two decades of debate
regarding threats to the species' long-term survival.
According to officials, the new protections are , “due primarily to the ongoing and increasing
impacts of climate change and associated
habitat degradation and fragmentation.”.
ABC reports that wolverines, which resemble
small bears, are the world's largest
species of terrestrial weasels.
A 2020 lawsuit against the Fish and Wildlife Service claimed
that wolverines face extinction due to a combination of
climate change, habitat loss and low genetic diversity. .
Scientists have suggested that some of the species'
losses could be offset if wolverines are allowed to
recolonize in areas like California's Sierra Nevada
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Rodrigo Duterte advocated for pro-China policies. However, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s presidency brought a shift, aiding the U.S. against China's influence. Biden's engagement with Marcos marks a strategic reset, highlighted by joint naval drills challenging China in the region. The U.S. aims to strengthen ties with the Philippines to counter China's expanding dominance.
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Nasa administrator Bill Nelson said here that the US was ready to collaborate with India in building the country's first space station , if it so desires. Nasa.. IndiaTimes
Donald Trump Takes Aim at , US Healthcare , Ahead of Possible Election Showdown.
Associated Press (AP) reports that former President
Donald Trump has threatened to reopen his fight against
the Affordable Care Act if elected to a second term.
Trump, who failed to repeal the healthcare
legislation while in the White House,
said he is “seriously looking at alternatives.".
In response, the Biden administration released a
statement contrasting Trump's comments with
the current president's efforts to lower drug costs.
In response, the Biden administration released a
statement contrasting Trump's comments with
the current president's efforts to lower drug costs.
Donald Trump is
campaigning on a threat to
rip away health care from millions of Americans, , Michael Tyler, Biden campaign communications director,
via Associated Press.
so we’re going to use every
tool in our arsenal to make sure the
American people know that lives are
literally on the line next November, Michael Tyler, Biden campaign communications director,
via Associated Press.
AP reports that the topic could become
a key issue in a potential general election
rematch between Biden and Trump. .
AP reports that the topic could become
a key issue in a potential general election
rematch between Biden and Trump. .
The Biden administration has launched new advertising
campaigns focused on healthcare in battleground
states to motivate undecided Democratic voters. .
The Biden administration has launched new advertising
campaigns focused on healthcare in battleground
states to motivate undecided Democratic voters. .
Donald Trump’s America is one
where millions of people lose their
health insurance and seniors and
families across the country face
exorbitant costs just to stay healthy. , Ammar Moussa, Biden-Harris 2024
spokesperson, via Associated Press.
Those are the stakes
next November, Ammar Moussa, Biden-Harris 2024
spokesperson, via Associated Press.
Trump posted on his Truth Social
site defending his decision to fight for
the repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
The cost of Obamacare
is out of control, plus,
it’s not good Healthcare.
I’m seriously looking at alternatives. , Donald Trump, Former U.S. President, via Truth Social
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Erdogan was invited to visit Germany months ago after his reelection, but recent weeks have been marked by discomfort in Berlin over his increasingly strident stance against Israel.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had a narrow escape as his plane had to be evacuated at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday evening due to rocket attacks.
Olaf Scholz had to take cover in a bomb shelter in the German embassy as a missile alarm sounded during his visit to Tel Aviv, Haaretz reported on Tuesday. Scholz had to stay there for a few minutes as several muffled explosions from the Iron Dome missile defence system could be heard in the centre of the city.
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On Ukraine's Day of Dignity and Freedom, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy linked the historic pro-democracy protests one decade ago to the current day, describing the 2013 demonstrations on Maiden Square as Ukraine's "first victory" in its war with Russia.
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Ukraine Says Dwindling , Supply of Munitions Is, Limiting Military Capabilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
recently told reporters that deliveries of
munitions to Ukraine have "really slowed down.".
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
recently told reporters that deliveries of
munitions to Ukraine have "really slowed down.".
ABC reports that 155 mm artillery shells have
proven to be one of Ukraine's most
important munitions in its war against Russia.
On November 16, Western officials agreed with
estimates that Russia is currently producing
about one million artillery shells every day.
Despite ramping up production, 'The Economist'
predicts that the United States will only produce about
half of the 155 mm shells that Russia produces in 2025. .
Despite ramping up production, 'The Economist'
predicts that the United States will only produce about
half of the 155 mm shells that Russia produces in 2025. .
Despite ramping up production, 'The Economist'
predicts that the United States will only produce about
half of the 155 mm shells that Russia produces in 2025. .
Earlier this week, Germany's defense minister said that the
European Union was on track to fall short on its promise of
providing Ukraine with a million rounds by March of 2024.
Earlier this week, Germany's defense minister said that the
European Union was on track to fall short on its promise of
providing Ukraine with a million rounds by March of 2024.
Reductions in munition supplies to Ukraine
would reportedly limit the country's
ability to mount offensive operations. .
Reductions in munition supplies to Ukraine
would reportedly limit the country's
ability to mount offensive operations. .
ABC reports that the war in Gaza has further put
pressure on U.S. arms makers, who diverted
some artillery shells intended for Ukraine to Israel. .
ABC reports that the war in Gaza has further put
pressure on U.S. arms makers, who diverted
some artillery shells intended for Ukraine to Israel. .
As the conflict in Ukraine has dragged on, the
U.S. has called upon other allies, like South Korea,
to step up and increase support.
The warning from Zelensky comes
amid ongoing debate in Congress over
continued funding for the conflict in Ukraine.
The warning from Zelensky comes
amid ongoing debate in Congress over
continued funding for the conflict in Ukraine.
ABC reports that Ukrainian officials have repeatedly
warned that their military's ability to fire artillery
shells has consistently been lower than Russia's
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UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron made his first official visit in his new role to Kyiv, Ukraine, to meet President Zelensky.
Lord Cameron expressed solidarity, pledging to provide Ukraine with the military support it needs “for however long it takes”.
A thankful Zelensky shared he wanted to keep the world’s focus on “the battlefield in Ukraine” as attention has shifted to the Middle East. Report by Bangurak. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Germany will not send fighter jets to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday, as Kyiv increased calls for more advanced weapons from the West to help repel Russia's invasion. He further warned..
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his country was "acting in close coordination" with its international allies in announcing support for Ukraine.
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