Niger was a crucial Western ally before a coup happened there last July. Niger has cut military ties with the United States – a setback from what was once a crucial ally in West Africa. It follows other leaders in the Sahel in forging closer ties with Russia, after taking power in military coups. So, … Read more
Alexander Smirnov charged over claims Joe and Hunter Biden received bribes from Kyiv-based Burisma. A former FBI informant has been charged with lying about United States President Joe Biden and his son Hunter’s ties to a Ukrainian energy firm. David Weiss, the special counsel leading a criminal probe into Hunter Biden, said on Thursday that … Read more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says his country’s endorsement for Sweden’s NATO membership depends on U.S. congressional approval to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. “Positive developments from the United States regarding the F-16 issue and Canada keeping its promises will accelerate our parliament’s positive view on [Sweden’s membership],” Erdoğan said in comments reported by … Read more
In the latest episode of UpFront, we look at how relations between the two countries have evolved in recent decades. India has traditionally been a supporter of Palestinian rights, so it was a surprise when, amid Israel’s deadly air strikes, India abstained from a vote on the United Nations resolution calling for a ceasefire. Early … Read more
Will diplomatic pressure force the US and Israel’s other Western allies to reconsider their support for the war? Israel’s bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip has entered its second month. More than 10,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to authorities in Gaza, and large swathes of the territory have been reduced to rubble. As public … Read more