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Civilians in the Crosshairs: Families of Congolese Soldiers Caught in the Fallout of Rebel Advance
Rwanda-backed rebels have seized control of Goma, leading to increased violence against families of Congolese soldiers. The rebels are targeting these families in retaliation for their perceived connections to the government. Civilians are being caught in the crossfire, with many forced to flee their homes in search of safety. The situation remains volatile, with humanitarian concerns growing as the conflict escalates. Read the full story here
Locked Out: The Forbidden Gateway
An access denied error occurred when attempting to reach a specific webpage. The server refused permission to access the requested URL. The error included a reference number and a link to an error page, providing limited information about the issue. Read the full story here
Israel Deploys Tanks to Restive West Bank City Amid Rising Tensions
Defense Minister Israel Katz admitted that the IDF has evacuated around 40,000 Palestinians from the northern West Bank, contradicting the IDF's previous denials. The IDF estimate is around 13,000-14,000 Palestinians, and sources indicate that Katz's statement was unprovoked and contradictory to the military's position, sparking concerns over potential war crimes. Read the full story here
Rebel Forces Unleash Advanced Air Defenses, Strike US Military Aircraft with Surface-to-Air Missiles
The Houthi rebels have fired surface-to-air missiles at a U.S. F-16 fighter jet and an American MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Red Sea and Yemen. This significant escalation in the ongoing military interactions between the Iranian-backed group and the U.S. Navy and Air Force has sparked a policy debate about the best way to counter the Houthis, with options including a traditional counterterrorism approach or a more defensive approach targeting Houthi infrastructure and weapons-storage facilities.…
Japan Extends Lifeline to Wounded Ukrainian Troops with Enhanced Medical Aid Initiative
Japan's Ministry of Defense is expanding its medical treatment program for wounded Ukrainian service members, adding another hospital to the initiative. The program provides rehabilitation treatment to those in need. The hospital of the National Defense Medical College will begin admitting Ukrainian service members in mid-March 2025, in addition to the ongoing care provided at the Central Hospital of the Self-Defense Forces. Japan has been providing medical treatment to Ukrainian soldiers since June 2023, as…
EU Eyes Seizure of Russia’s Frozen Assets in Bid to Fund Ukraine Reconstruction
The European Union is exploring ways to seize Russia's frozen central bank assets, valued at approximately $280 billion, to provide financial and military aid to Ukraine. This move comes as concerns grow that the United States may reduce its support for Ukraine. The EU is considering using these assets as collateral for a proposed International Claims Commission, which would assess damages owed to Ukraine. If Russia refuses to pay, the assets could be confiscated, with…
James Carville Predicts Trump, Republicans to Suddenly Develop Sudden Case of Competence, Sanity, and Decency (Just Kidding, They’re Still Doomed)
I'm just going to dive right into this, because, honestly, what's the point of beating around the bush? So, James Carville, a renowned Democratic strategist, has made a stunning prediction (I use that term loosely) that the Trump administration is on the brink of collapse. Like, in the next four to six weeks, it's all going to come crashing down. And, honestly, I'm not sure if I should be laughing or crying. But, let's get…
London Set to Unveil Fresh Wave of Sanctions Against Moscow
The United Kingdom will announce new sanctions against Russia on Monday, marking three years since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated that the new sanctions will target Russia's military machine and reduce revenues funding the war in Ukraine, with the UK pledging £3 billion annually to Kyiv. Read the full story here
Musk Refutes Allegations of Starlink Shutdown Amid Ukraine Mineral Extraction Controversy
Elon Musk has denied reports that the United States threatened to shut off Starlink in Ukraine unless Kyiv agreed to a minerals deal. Musk called the claim false and accused the news agency of lying. The claim alleged that the US would cut Ukraine's access to Starlink if Kyiv didn't agree to a critical minerals deal. Ukraine aims to conclude an agreement with the US for its natural resources, with negotiations ongoing after President Zelensky…
Canada and US Leaders Discuss Ukraine Crisis Amid Fears of Shifting American Support
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with US President Donald Trump about the ongoing war in Ukraine, as European allies fear a potential withdrawal of US support for Kyiv's defense against Russia's invasion. The two leaders discussed the war, now in its fourth year, ahead of a virtual G7 meeting scheduled to mark the anniversary of the full-scale invasion, with Trudeau reiterating that any peaceful resolution must include Ukraine at the negotiating table. Read the…