Germany 'Must Be Prepared for War' in Europe, Defense Minister Says | 30 Oct 2023 | The German government began a massive rearmament campaign in 2022, creating a €100 billion fund for military modernization after the Ukraine crisis exploded into a full-blown NATO proxy war against Russia. German defense spending…

Erdogan tells pro-Palestinian rally: Israel is occupier | 29 Oct 2023 | President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed hundreds of thousands of supporters at one of the largest pro-Palestinian rallies since the Israel-Hamas war began, courting his Islamist political base a day ahead of the centenary of Turkey’s secular republic. "Israel…

Yemen's Houthis declare joining Israel-Hamas war --Part of an "Axis of Resistance" backed by Iran, the Houthis have rallied behind the Palestinians since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. | 31 Oct 2023 | Yemen's Houthis have waded into the Israel-Hamas war raging more than 1,000 miles from their seat…

Separate bills for billions in foreign aid for Israel and Ukraine not a done deal in GOP-led House | 30 Oct 2023 | Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has made clear he'll propose separate spending bills this week for billions in assistance to both Ukraine and Israel but…

U.S. deploying air defenses and 900 troops to the Middle East for 'protection' --Pentagon admits more attacks on U.S. bases | 26 Oct 2023 | The US military will deploy 900 soldiers to the Middle East to bolster its "force protection capabilities," officials said. The personnel will operate new air…