Secretary of State February 20, 2024 State Department defends Blinken memo urging staffers to avoid 'problematic' language like 'manpower' Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly sent a memo to Department of State staffers urging them to use gender-neutral language and not assume a person's gender identity.
TAIWAN February 20, 2024 Chinese coast guard boat driven away from Taiwanese waters as tensions continue to rise between the two Tension continues for Taiwan and China as a Chinese coast guard boat was spotted in Taiwanese waters. The boat was forced to leave the area an hour later.
Prince William February 20, 2024 Prince William calls for end of war in Gaza: 'Too many have been killed' Prince William made the rare decision to release a statement on the conflict between Israel and Hamas, calling for a complete end to the conflict due to humanitarian concerns.
Middle East February 20, 2024 Yemen's Houthi rebels continue to launch attacks despite month of US-led airstrikes Despite U.S.-led airstrikes targeting them, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels continue launching significant attacks, damaging ships in the Red Sea and downing American drones.
NATO February 20, 2024 Hungary finally ready to ratify Sweden's NATO bid under mounting international pressure After more than 18 months of delays by Hungary's governing party, the country is ready to support Sweden's NATO bid. NATO requires a unanimous vote of approval to admit new members.
Middle East February 19, 2024 Houthi rebels' attack severely damages a Belize-flagged ship in key strait leading to the Red Sea Yemen's Houthi rebels have impaired global shipping through serious, repeated attacks, including the latest on a Belize-flagged vessel whose crew was forced to abandon the ship.
Africa February 19, 2024 Rwanda rejects US calls for de-escalation in the Congo Rwandan authorities on Monday rejected American calls for a military withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid a "dramatic" escalation at the border.
Africa February 19, 2024 Eastern Congo aid groups warn of new humanitarian crisis linked to rebel group Aid organizations are expressing concerns over a potential humanitarian crisis in the eastern Congo region as the armed rebel group M23 launches a new advance.
Iran February 19, 2024 Biden's Iran envoy facing State Department inspector general probe: report President Biden's special envoy to Iran, Robert Malley, is facing a probe by the State Department's Inspector General over his suspension.
Israel February 19, 2024 Israel to continue full-scale operations in Gaza for at least a month before scaling back war Israel plans to maintain its pressure on Gaza for another six to eight weeks before scaling down the conflict and adopting different tactics.