Russia appears to be ramping up threats of a nuclear war. On Tuesday, a Russian diplomat told the United Nations that while the Ukraine invasion does not warrant the use of nuclear weapons, Russia could resort to nukes in response to “direct aggression” from the West. The comments came just one day after Ukraine asked…

Following the killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri, the State Department issued a heightened terrorism alert asking U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance. The request is specifically for those traveling abroad. In the alert, officials warned of possible retaliation that could be sought by terrorist groups. “As terrorist attacks, political violence (including…

Headlines for Aug. 2, 2022: Nancy Pelosi likely to visit Taiwan – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Malaysia on Tuesday believed to be on her way to Taiwan. According to local media there, Pelosi is expected to arrive in the disputed nation tonight. Her visit would defy Chinese warnings. It would also make Pelosi the…

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russia has been given a prisoner swap offer for WNBA star Brittney Griner. It would bring Griner home along with another jailed American, Paul Whelan. The U.S. government proposed trading convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout in return. Bout, known as the “Merchant of Death,” is one of…

WNBA star Brittney Griner, charged with marijuana possession, is still a Russian prisoner. She was arrested in February, and her trial is scheduled to start Friday. The 31-year-old Griner was arrested Feb. 17 at the Sheremetyevo International Airport. She was returning to the country to play for a Russian team. Law enforcement there allege Griner…

The Treasury Department announced sanctions against Iranian petrochemical producers, as well as companies in China and the United Arab Emirates that help export Iran’s petrochemicals. The sanctions specifically target two companies based in Hong Kong, three in Iran, and four in the UAE, as well as on Chinese citizen Jinfeng Gao and Indian national Mohammed…

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to an all-out war, which is now fueling a global food crisis. However, Moscow is blaming the West and international sanctions for the world’s growing food woes. Ukraine and Russia export approximately 30% of the world’s wheat supply, but Western nations are unable to buy the commodity thanks to Russia’s…

A pair of unlikely allies, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), are calling on the Biden administration to add Russia to the official list of state sponsors of terrorism. If Russia is designated, it will suffer financially and militarily. “We should be all in on helping Ukraine. We should be all in…

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry announced on Twitter that 18 aircraft from China’s People’s Liberation Army flew into its air defense zone. The ministry said aircraft included six Chinese J-11 fighters, six J-16 fighters and two H-6 bombers. The bombers, accompanied by a Y-8 anti-submarine aircraft, flew to the south of Taiwan through the Bashi Channel. The…

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister has asked NATO members for more help in the war against Russia. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said there is an urgent need to further support Ukraine with air defense systems, anti-tank weapons, and more. Stoltenberg is “certain” the need will be addressed.  “My agenda is very simple, it’s weapons, weapons, and weapons,”…