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China announces extension of military drills around Taiwan

Posted on Monday, August 8, 2022

China announced Monday it will extend the military exercises it has been conducting around Taiwan, in what it said was a response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan last week, the Associated Press reports.

UN Chief Fears “Nuclear Suicide” In Ukraine

Posted on Monday, August 8, 2022

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres wants international inspectors to be given access to a vast nuclear power plant in war-torn Ukraine, saying an attack on the site is “suicidal.”

UN Warns Of Nuclear Disaster As Russia’s Military Occupies Europe

Posted on Sunday, August 7, 2022

Europe was on edge Saturday as the United Nations nuclear watchdog demanded an end to military action near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, warning of a "very real risk of a nuclear disaster.”

China’s largest Taiwan military drills draw to a close

Posted on Sunday, August 7, 2022

China's largest military exercises surrounding Taiwan were drawing to a close on Sunday (Aug 7)  following a controversial visit last week to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting Monday to discuss Gaza-Israel violence

Posted on Sunday, August 7, 2022

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency closed-door meeting on Monday to discuss the latest escalation between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian Ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour said in a statement.

Three More Grain Ships Leave War-Torn Ukraine As Clashes Continue 

Posted on Friday, August 5, 2022

Three more ships carrying grain have departed Ukraine as part of efforts to feed many nations. They left war-torn Ukraine while Britain expressed concern about the security of a nuclear plant captured by the Russian military.

US Condemns China Missile Launches, Orders Aircraft Carrier Group Toward Taiwan

Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2022

The White House condemned the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) launch of 11 ballistic missiles into the waters around Taiwan Thursday. The administration also said that it would move an aircraft carrier strike group into the region to defend…

Iranian officials openly discuss country’s ability to make nuclear weapon

Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2022

Iran has for the first time spoken openly about its potential to make a nuclear weapon, and officials discussed the ability to make such a weapon "at will."

Iranian satellite set to be launched into space by Russia next week

Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2022

Russia will launch an Iranian remote sensing satellite into orbit next Tuesday, the two countries confirmed, two weeks after President Vladimir Putin visited Tehran.

China’s Military Moves To Taiwan After Pelosi Visit

Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2022

The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has left Taiwan after a visit that angered China and prompted a military response.

Britain’s Central Bank Announces Biggest Rate Hike In 27 Years; Warns Of Recession

Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2022

The Bank of England (BoE) raised interest rates by the most in 27 years on Thursday and warned a prolonged recession is on its way.

US Senate gives overwhelming approval to Finland/Sweden NATO applications

Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2022

The US Senate on Wednesday voted 95-1 in overwhelming approval of the applications by Sweden and Finland to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Axios reports. NATO was established in 1949 by 12 countries, including the US,…

Explosions In Ukraine As Concerns Mount Over Suffering Civilians

Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2022

Explosions have been reported in the south and east of Ukraine as the ongoing Russian invasion of the country continued despite a mounting death toll on both sides. The clashes came as advocacy group Amnesty International expressed concerns…

Iran has installed three IR-6 centrifuges at enrichment plant

Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2022

The UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear watchdog said in a report to member states Wednesday that Iran has finished installing three advanced IR-6 centrifuges at its Natanz fuel enrichment plant, Israel Hayom reports.

U.S. to sell Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia in deal worth $3 billion

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The U.S. government this week signed off on the sale of 300 Patriot missiles and related support equipment to Saudi Arabia in a deal valued at more than $3 billion, defense officials said Tuesday.

U.S. State Department Posts ‘Worldwide Caution’ Warning to Travelers Following Death of Bin Laden’s Successor

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The U.S. State Department posted a "Worldwide Caution" warning to travelers on its website Tuesday following Sunday's counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Osama bin Laden's successor, Ayman al-Zawahri.

Iran, US, EU envoys heading to Vienna as nuclear talks expected to resume

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Iran said Wednesday it was sending a delegation to Vienna to resume talks to revive the frayed 2015 agreement on its nuclear program that have been halted since March.

Iceland: Volcano erupts near key Keflavik airport

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Iceland's Fagradalsfjall mountain near Keflavik airport is erupting again, the government confirmed on Wednesday.

Putin: NATO Expansion, US Oceans Policy Are Top Threats to Russia’s Security

Posted on Tuesday, August 2, 2022

NATO exercises near Russian territory, and a U.S. policy of seeking “to dominate the world’s oceans” are among the greatest threats to Russia’s national security, according to a new naval doctrine signed by President Vladimir Putin on Sunday.

Biden to seek new nuclear agreement with China, Russia

Posted on Tuesday, August 2, 2022

President Joe Biden on Monday called on China and Russia to work with his administration on nuclear arms reduction efforts amid growing concerns over conflict with those governments and the continued development of Iran's nuclear program.

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