News arrived in Europe that in 1570, Ottoman Turks under the command of Lala Kara Mustafa Pasha, captured Nicosia, Cyprus, after a 50-day siege.
20,000 captured Nicosians were executed. Women and boys were sold as...
The Biden administration announced plans to deliver $275 million in weapons to Ukraine, part of an urgent effort to bolster Kyiv's defenses against Russia before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The package, revealed Tuesday by U.S. officials, includes advanced air defense systems, artillery rounds, Javelin missiles, and other critical military equipment.
President Joe Biden has reportedly authorized Ukraine to use American-made long-range missiles against targets inside Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. This decision, made just weeks before Biden leaves office, comes in response to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. The Kremlin has condemned the move as a direct provocation, warning of heightened tensions and potential global consequences.
The U.S. Senate is set to vote this week on measures introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders to block a $20 billion arms deal with Israel. The legislation, known as Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs), seeks to halt the sale of offensive weapons, including tanks, munitions, and fighter jets, citing Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
Jack Hollis, Toyota’s North American Chief Operating Officer (COO), said that policies surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) are not working with consumer demand.
