Damascus says US occupation of Syrian territory ‘cannot continue’

SpaceWar.com reports: “Damascus said Saturday that US occupation of Syrian territory ‘cannot continue’ after Washington carried out deadly strikes in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three US soldiers in Jordan. The overnight strikes […]

Western Analysts Warn of Russia’s, China’s Influence in Western Balkans

Voice of America News reports: “With Russia and China increasingly aligned, Western policymakers and analysts are sounding the alarm over their influence in the Western Balkans. With so much focus on the wars in the […]

Analysts: Russia-North Korea Military Ties Pose Dilemma for China

Voice of America News reports: “China, dismayed by North Korea’s deepening military cooperation with Russia, could try to keep that relationship from disrupting regional stability for its own benefit rather than Washington’s, according to analysts. […]

Kim inspects warships as North Korea prepares for conflict

SpaceWar.com reports: “North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected warships at a shipyard in a renewed drive to bolster his naval forces as his country ramps up ‘war preparations’, state media said Friday. In recent […]

Hamas gives initial approval for Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal – Qatar

The Jerusalem Post reports: “Hamas has given its initial approval for a ceasefire and hostage deal in the Gaza Strip, the Qatari foreign ministry announced on Thursday evening. Israel had also agreed to the proposal […]

Congress bans Hamas from entering USA

Israel National News reports: “By a vote of 422 to 2, the House of Representatives has approved H.R.6679, titled the No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA). The bill […]

US could recognize Palestinian state after Israel’s war in Gaza

The Jerusalem Post reports: “The United States is engaged in ongoing ‘planning processes’ on how best to advance the establishment of a Palestinian state, US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller said, but stressed that this […]

Russia sees NATO as ‘threat’, Kremlin says amid drills

SpaceWar.com reports: “Russia views NATO as a ‘threat’ and is taking measures to deal with it, the Kremlin said on Wednesday when asked about the alliance’s large-scale military drills. Some 90,000 troops will take part […]

Netanyahu: Israel will not end war, withdraw from Gaza

YnetNews.com reports: “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said while committed to the release of hostages, Israel would not end the war, withdraw from Gaza or agree to free thousands of convicted Palestinian terrorists. Netanyahu spoke after […]