DHS defends presence in Portland amid unrest, answers press questions
posted in: Breaking News, News
For refugees, pandemic adds to the hardship of a new life
posted in: News, Refugee Crisis America
It took five years for Sayed Ahmed Popal to get to the United States. After working with the U.S. government in Kabul, he had received frequent threats to his life from the Taliban — so when the United States finally … Read More
Russia, the US and the Covid-19 vaccine free-for-all
Editor’s Note: Kent Sepkowitz is a CNN medical analyst and a physician and infection control expert at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. The views expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion at CNN. (CNN) … Read More
Tensions rise with Russia and China
Washington’s approach to Moscow and Beijing must get more focus in the presidential race. On Thursday, the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada alleged that hackers tied to Russian intelligence agencies are targeting Western entities working on a coronavirus vaccine. A … Read More
As Israelis give up on peace deal, Democrats’ ‘solution’ would destroy Jewish state
posted in: Middle East, News
View of gathering halls in Ashraf 3 during Free Iran Global Summit with Maryam Rajavi – Ashraf 3, July 17, 2020. On Friday, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and the MEK held its annual “Free Iran” gathering. This year, due … Read More
As Israelis give up on peace deal, Democrats’ ‘solution’ would destroy Jewish state
A Palestinian protester throws stones at Israeli soldiers during a protest in the West Bank city of Hebron. As Israelis increasingly write off the chances of a peace deal with Palestinian Arabs any time in the foreseeable future, the US … Read More
New US position on South China Sea raises risk of clash with China at sea
While the two nations are sparring on everything from Covid-19 to Hong Kong, the sea remains the most likely spot to have their warships and fighter jets actually collide. South China Sea (Representational image) | Photo: www.pacom.mil Singapore/Manila: The Trump administration’s … Read More
US rejects nearly all Chinese claims in South China Sea
Aircraft from Carrier Air Wings (CVW) 5 and 17 fly in formation over the Nimitz Carrier Strike Force on July 6, 2020, in the South China Sea. The aircraft carriers USS Nimitz (CVN 68), right, and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN … Read More