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Ukraine
The $95.3 billion combined aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan has made some progress in the US Senate, but challenges in the lower chamber could still derail Kyiv’s much-needed aid.
Feb. 10
War in Ukraine
The numbers behind future US military assistance to Ukraine – if Congress ever approves it – seem pretty straightforward, but there’s a lot of fine print in H.R. 815.
Feb. 7
US
The standalone bill was also opposed by 13 Republicans as it did not contain budgetary offsets that conservatives have been pushing for with every proposal for new spending.
Feb. 7
Israel
South Africa’s allegations of genocide against Israel come in the wake of its UN abstention following Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, and its joint naval drills with Russia and China.
Feb. 5
US
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 3
Ukraine
Economic and cultural links between Israel and Ukraine are significant. Both nations are united by the common threat of the Tehran/Moscow axis, but their connections are most apparent in business.
Feb. 1
UN
South Africa accused Israel of "genocidal" acts that were intended to cause the "destruction of a substantial part of the Palestinian national, racial and ethnical group."
Jan. 26
Israel
South Africa brought the case against Israel because both countries have signed the UN Genocide Convention, drawn up in 1948 as the world vowed “never again” after the Holocaust.
Jan. 26
Iran
In recent weeks, Israel was accused of intensifying strikes on senior Iranian and allied figures in Syria and Lebanon -- Hamas backers -- raising fears the Gaza conflict could expand.
Jan. 20
Ukraine
The US Administration’s $110 billion request to provide further assistance to Ukraine, Israel and strengthen US border controls, has been held up by a dispute with Republican representatives.
Jan. 17
US
Why the Westcannot afford to stand back from the Israel-Hammas war and be accused of double standards over Gaza.
Jan. 12
Israel
Top lawyer for South Africa Adila Hassim said Israel’s bombing campaign aimed at the “destruction of Palestinian life” and had pushed Palestinians “to the brink of famine”.
Jan. 11
UN
Johann Soufi, a lawyer and international justice expert, said there would be an "extremely significant symbolic impact" if the court ruled against Israel.
Jan. 9
War in Ukraine
Fireworks illuminated skies over Paris, Rio and Sydney to celebrate the entry to 2024, while rockets and strikes marked the year's earliest hours in Israel, Gaza and Ukraine.
Jan. 1
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed on Friday in an Israeli airstrike on the militia's headquarters in a Beirut suburb.
Oct. 1