Day: December 12, 2023

Putin’s purpose served by nuclear warnings as he bids for new term

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By REUTERS DECEMBER 12, 2023 09:18 The prospect of six more years in power for Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to mean no let-up in nuclear tensions with the United States, as time runs out on the last remaining treaty that limits the number of warheads each side can deploy. Putin has boasted since […]

Houthi missile slams into Norwegian tanker in Red Sea

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Ship with no clear link to Israel hit as it made way to Suez Canal, days after Iran-backed rebel group vowed to target vessels going to or from Israeli ports By JON GAMBRELLToday, 9:21 am     A Yemeni man carries a gun as he takes part in march to express solidarity with the people of Gaza, […]

Qatar, Israel held secret meetings in Europe to discuss hostage deal – Saudi report

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A senior diplomatic source revealed that the deal is expected to include children, women, and men, including three senior IDF officers who were captured by Hamas. MAARIV ONLINE DECEMBER 12, 2023 09:42 Updated: DECEMBER 12, 2023 09:48 Qatar and Israel are holding secret talks in one of the European capitals regarding a potential hostage exchange, […]

Biden: US gave military aid to IDF for Gaza war, but opinions can change

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Biden, speaking at a White House reception for the Jewish Hanukkah festival, recalled his decades-long relationship with Netanyahu. TOVAH LAZAROFF DECEMBER 12, 2023 03:54 Updated: DECEMBER 12, 2023 08:41 US President Joe Biden appeared to place a cautionary note on US military support to help the IDF oust Hamas from Gaza during the White House’s […]