Pete Hagel becomes US Secretary of Defence despite opposition in the Senate: Vice President J.D. Vance casts the deciding vote
Pete Hegseth. Photo: Stephanie Reynolds / Bloomberg / Getty Images Pete Hughes, a veteran and former Fox News star, has been confirmed by the US Senate as Secretary of Defence in a dramatic vote that came down to the tie-breaking vote of Vice President J.D. Vance, The Wall Street Journal reports . After a 50-50 […]
Four Israeli hostages in IDF uniforms handed over to Red Cross
Four Israeli soldiers held in Gaza after a deadly attack on 7 October 2023 are released by Hamas militants as part of a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, 25 January 2025.Photo: Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters On Saturday, four Israeli hostages, female IDF soldiers, were handed over to the Red […]
US military assistance to Ukraine continues: PDA and USAI programmes remain unchanged
Photo: Getty images The US Department of State’s order to suspend foreign aid does not apply to military support for Ukraine. This was reported by the National Security and Defence Council’s Countering Disinformation Centre (CDC) on Saturday, 25 January. Military support programmes in placeAccording to Andriy Kovalenko, the head of the CPD, two key programmes […]
U.S. suspends U4U programme for Ukrainian immigrants: relatives are denied entry
Photo: Getty images The US Department of Homeland Security has announced the temporary suspension of several immigration programmes, including the key initiative “Unite for Ukraine” (U4U). This programme, launched by the Joe Biden administration, allowed Ukrainians to enter the US with a financial sponsor. According to The New York Times, a directive issued on Thursday […]
