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US Senate Votes to Advance Repeal of Iraq War Authorization

US Senate Votes to Advance Repeal of Iraq War Authorization

In a 65 to 28 vote, the US Senate decided Monday to advance legislation to repeal two decades-old authorizations for past wars in Iraq as the US government considers its posture toward the legislative process for sending troops into combat.

Libya: Missing Uranium Recovered, Say Eastern Forces

Libya: Missing Uranium Recovered, Say Eastern Forces

Ten drums of uranium ore that had been reported missing in Libya were recovered on Thursday near the border with Chad, according to armed forces in the country's east. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says it is 'actively working to verify' the reports....

Syria: Assad Welcomes New Russian Bases After Putin Meeting

Syria: Assad Welcomes New Russian Bases After Putin Meeting

On Thursday, Syrian Pres. Bashar al-Assad reportedly expressed support for any potential Russian bid to establish new military bases and permanently expand Russia's military presence in the country....

Watchdog Report on Afghan Collapse Blames Withdrawal, Lack of Planning

Watchdog Report on Afghan Collapse Blames Withdrawal, Lack of Planning

A report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) released on Monday claimed that years of problems with planning and US oversight, along with the withdrawal of American troops, contributed to the collapse of the Western-backed government in Kabul in 2021....

US Warns China Against Arming Russia

US Warns China Against Arming Russia

As US officials report China is considering supplying the Russian military with artillery and ammunition for its war in Ukraine, US Pres. Biden's admin. is warning China that there would be serious consequences if it provided military assistance....

Report: US Considers Releasing Intelligence on Potential Chinese Arming of Russia

Report: US Considers Releasing Intelligence on Potential Chinese Arming of Russia

On Thursday, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) — citing unnamed US officials — reported that the Biden admin. is considering releasing intelligence it believes shows that China is deciding if it should supply weapons to support Russia in the war in Ukraine....