The article reveals how the U.S. distributes billions of dollars in foreign aid to different countries. In fiscal year 2022, Ukraine received the largest amount, $11.2 billion, primarily due to the Russian invasion. Israel followed with $3.3 billion, consistent over several years and mostly allocated to security-related purposes. The data,
China has launched anti-dumping investigations into European Union imports of brandy and pork, escalating tensions following the EU’s imposition of provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. The investigations, targeting products from France, Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark, are seen as China’s response to pressure EU members into dropping tariffs on
A recent report by The New York Times has uncovered serious allegations involving foreign fighters, including Americans, in Ukraine’s “Chosen Company” committing potential war crimes. The article details incidents where surrendered Russian soldiers were allegedly shot and killed instead of being treated as prisoners of war. Eyewitness accounts and video
Iranian Central Bank Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin revealed that Iran and Russia have finalized the integration of their payment systems, both targeted by Western sanctions. After meeting with Russian Central Bank officials at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Farzin announced that Russia’s Mir payment system will soon be connected
The U.S. has indefinitely postponed the military exercise “NOBLE PARTNER” with Georgia, originally set for July 2024, due to tensions over Georgia’s accusations against the U.S. and Western allies of pushing them to confront Russia and attempting coups. The U.S. Defense Department cited these allegations and deemed it an inappropriate
On July 6, 2024, the military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger signed a new defense pact called the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) during a summit in Niger’s capital. This pact, designed to support each other against rebellions and external threats, marks a bold move away from the
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, a vocal critic of Pope Francis, has been excommunicated by the Vatican for his defiance and rejection of papal authority. The Vatican’s decision comes after Viganò, once a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and former envoy to the U.S., was found guilty of schism —essentially
A new report reveals that Cuba has expanded its electronic surveillance capabilities with four upgraded facilities, including one near Guantanamo Bay, sparking concerns about China’s espionage activities near U.S. shores. The facilities, strategically located, are suspected to support China’s efforts to spy on American military activities. Satellite images indicate significant
Mexico has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against major U.S. gun manufacturers, accusing them of flooding their country with firearms used by drug cartels. Despite initial dismissal, a U.S. appeals court revived the case, allowing Mexico to proceed. The lawsuit claims these companies knowingly contributed to illegal gun trafficking, exploiting
