DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US military launched interceptor missiles during an attack by Houthi rebels in Yemen that targeted the United Arab Emirates during a visit by the president of Israel, the second time US forces have opened fire , officials said. The White House and Pentagon recognition late on Monday represents … Read more
The Chinese ambassador to the US warned on Friday that the two countries could face a possible “military conflict” over the status of Taiwan. Ambassador Qin Gang made the bold claim in a interview with NPR on Thursday, accusing the US of encouraging Taiwan to seek independence. “If the Taiwanese authorities, encouraged by the United … Read more
Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) speaks alongside other progressive lawmakers after meeting President Joe Biden at the White House Oct. 19. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) The State Department continues to signal that the United States is seeking a diplomatic solution to rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine — with a senior official to announce last … Read more
President Bush declares the end of major combat in Iraq as he speaks aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in May 2003. (Larry Downing / Reuters) EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay on top of important articles like these, sign up to receive the latest updates from TomDispatch.com. Subscribe to The Nation Subscribe now for as … Read more