US journalist shot dead in Ukraine
It is the first reported death of a foreign journalist covering the war in Ukraine…reports Asian Lite News US journalist, Brent Renaud,
China to face consequences if it helps Russia on sanctions, warns US
The US authorities informed Beijing that they would not tolerate or allow any country to try to compensate Russia for its economic
Iran strikes Iraq, says target was Israel
As many as 12 missiles were fired Sunday toward the US consulate in Iraq’s northern city of Irbil, Iraqi security officials said.
US authorises $200 M additional military aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s pleas for help have grown increasingly desperate, and he has repeatedly urged Washington, the EU and NATO for
US govt pays $2m a month to protect Pompeo
As a former secretary of state, Pompeo was automatically given 180 days of protection by the State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security
Soros marks Russia’s invasion as WW III to destroy civilisation
“I was surprised that Xi is clearly giving Putin carte blanche to invade and start a war against Ukraine,” Soros said…reports Asian
Two US citizens rescued from Houthis in US-Saudi operation
Following a request from the US, and through a special security operation, the two Americans were freed and then transported from Sana’a
Iran slams US for complicating efforts to restore N-deal
Tehran is locked in negotiations with world powers to revive the nuclear deal that offered it sanctions relief in return for curbs
US lawmakers table bill seeking sanctions on Pakistan
The proposed sanctions include restrictions on foreign assistance; a ban on defence exports and sales; certain controls over export of dual use
Truck convoy surrounds DC
The truckers started hitting the Capital Beltway on Sunday and took a break on Wednesday due to rain….reports Asian Lite News A