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U.S. Secretly Arms Ukraine with ATACMS Missiles; Kyiv Targets Russian Airfields
Ukraine has deployed long-range U.S. missiles against Russian forces, marking the first time such weaponry has been used in the battlefield. This move comes after the U.S. secretly provided Ukraine with the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), a decision that has been shrouded in secrecy until now. Ukraine has deployed long-range U.S. missiles against Russian forces, marking the first time such weaponry has been used in the battlefield. This move comes after the U.S. secretly provided Ukraine with the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), a decision that has been shrouded in secrecy until now. -
Putin's Grand Beijing Reception: A Sign of Deepening China-Russia Ties
Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing, emphasizing the two nations' shared vision for a new international order. This meeting, which comes amid escalating global tensions, underscores the growing alliance between China and Russia, both of whom are challenging the traditional dominance of the United States and its democratic allies. Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing, emphasizing the two nations' shared vision for a new international order. This meeting, which comes amid escalating global tensions, underscores the growing alliance between China and Russia, both of whom are challenging the traditional dominance of the United States and its democratic allies. -
Hong Kong Court Upholds Equal Housing Rights for Same-Sex Couples
In a landmark decision, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the rights of same-sex couples, rejecting two appeals from the Housing Authority that sought to deny them equal housing rights. The court's decision upholds two lower court rulings that found the city's Public Rental Housing scheme and Home Ownership Scheme's spousal policies to be both unlawful and unconstitutional. These administrative measures were deemed to be in violation of the Basic Law provision that mandates all Hong Kong residents to be treated equally before the law. In a landmark decision, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the rights of same-sex couples, rejecting two appeals from the Housing Authority that sought to deny them equal housing rights. The court's decision upholds two lower court rulings that found the city's Public Rental Housing scheme and Home Ownership Scheme's spousal policies to be both unlawful and unconstitutional. These administrative measures were deemed to be in violation of the Basic Law provision that mandates all Hong Kong residents to be treated equally before the law. -
Biden's Israel Visit: A New Dawn in U.S.-Israel Relations Amid Middle East Tensions
Amidst the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East, President Joe Biden's recent visit to Israel has been viewed as a significant diplomatic move, signaling a new chapter in U.S.-Israel relations. The visit comes at a time when diplomats are renewing calls for aid to Gaza, and Iran issues stern warnings to Israel. Amidst the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East, President Joe Biden's recent visit to Israel has been viewed as a significant diplomatic move, signaling a new chapter in U.S.-Israel relations. The visit comes at a time when diplomats are renewing calls for aid to Gaza, and Iran issues stern warnings to Israel. -
Biden Administration Settles Trump-Era Border Separation Lawsuit
In a significant move towards addressing the controversial family separation policy of the Trump era, the Biden administration has reached a settlement in a major class-action lawsuit brought forward by migrants who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border. In a significant move towards addressing the controversial family separation policy of the Trump era, the Biden administration has reached a settlement in a major class-action lawsuit brought forward by migrants who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border. -
U.S. Actions in the Second Week of Gaza Conflict
As the Israel-Palestine conflict enters its second week and Israel prepares for a ground assault on Hamas-controlled Gaza, U.S. President Joe Biden clarified the U.S. position in a media interview. As the Israel-Palestine conflict enters its second week and Israel prepares for a ground assault on Hamas-controlled Gaza, U.S. President Joe Biden clarified the U.S. position in a media interview. -
Trump Pursues Legal Action in London Over Controversial 'Steele Dossier'
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is taking legal action against Christopher Steele, a retired British intelligence officer, and his company, Orbis Business Intelligence, in a London court. The lawsuit centers around the infamous "Steele dossier," which made public allegations of Trump's involvement in "perverted sexual acts" and his purported collusion with Russia during the 2016 election campaign. Former U.S. President Donald Trump is taking legal action against Christopher Steele, a retired British intelligence officer, and his company, Orbis Business Intelligence, in a London court. The lawsuit centers around the infamous "Steele dossier," which made public allegations of Trump's involvement in "perverted sexual acts" and his purported collusion with Russia during the 2016 election campaign. -
China Urges Its Citizens in Israel to Prepare for Evacuation Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
In a move reflecting the escalating tensions in the Middle East, China has issued an advisory to its citizens residing in Israel, urging them to buy tickets and prepare for a potential evacuation. This precautionary measure comes as the conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies, raising concerns about the safety of foreign nationals in the region. In a move reflecting the escalating tensions in the Middle East, China has issued an advisory to its citizens residing in Israel, urging them to buy tickets and prepare for a potential evacuation. This precautionary measure comes as the conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies, raising concerns about the safety of foreign nationals in the region. -
Trump's Campaign Coffers Swell, Outpacing GOP Rivals in Third Quarter
Former President Donald Trump's financial prowess in the Republican primary race is evident, with his campaign's third-quarter fundraising figures dwarfing those of his GOP rivals. This financial advantage mirrors his commanding lead in the polls, solidifying his position as the frontrunner for the Republican nomination. Former President Donald Trump's financial prowess in the Republican primary race is evident, with his campaign's third-quarter fundraising figures dwarfing those of his GOP rivals. This financial advantage mirrors his commanding lead in the polls, solidifying his position as the frontrunner for the Republican nomination. -
Biden's Potential Trip To Israel Signals Renewed Commitment Amid Middle East Tensions
As the Middle East grapples with a complex web of geopolitical tensions, President Joe Biden is reportedly in discussions for a potential visit to Israel, signaling a renewed commitment to strengthening ties with a key ally in the region. As the Middle East grapples with a complex web of geopolitical tensions, President Joe Biden is reportedly in discussions for a potential visit to Israel, signaling a renewed commitment to strengthening ties with a key ally in the region.