The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty regulated the kinds of conventional and nuclear missiles that could be researched, tested and deployed, and served as a key pillar of global peace and security for decades. U.S. allegations that Russia had fallen out of compliance began in 2014 under President Barack Obama, and then continued escalating under…

The Kremlin said on Friday, July 12, that the whole world had paid attention to U.S. President Joe Biden’s verbal slips at a NATO summit held in Washington, D.C. The Kremlin also said the way the U.S. president had spoken about Russian President Vladimir Putin was disrespectful. Biden mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy as…

U.S. and German authorities successfully disrupted a Russian plot to assassinate Armin Papperger, the CEO of Rheinmetall, according to reports from CNN and The New York Times. The major arms manufacturer supplies military equipment to Ukraine. The attempted assassination is part of Russia’s broader strategy to undermine Western support for Ukraine by targeting significant figures…

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday, July 12, that it is not possible for NATO to continue its partnership with Israel moving forward. Erdogan said NATO support for Israel should be conditional on Israel ending its invasion in Gaza. At the same time, Turkey is trying to broker the end of the Russia-Ukraine war, with Turkey…

For almost an hour President Joe Biden takes questions from the media about his policies, his candidacy and his health. And Prince Harry addresses the controversy surrounding his selection as an award recipient at the ESPYs. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 12, 2024. Biden fields questions on ability, foreign affairs while misspeaking at…

Support for President Joe Biden within the Congressional Black Caucus may not be as strong as it first appeared immediately after the debate. The caucus chairman is now calling for strategy changes within the Biden campaign that he believes are necessary to win in November.  “We have always expressed repeatedly and directly, including to the…

Taiwan is maintaining a high state of alert as Chinese military activities escalate around the island, intensifying regional tensions. On Wednesday, July 10, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry reported monitoring 66 Chinese aircraft near its airspace. The sightings follow observations of China’s Shandong aircraft carrier navigating close to the Philippines, marking a sustained effort by Beijing to…

President Joe Biden is set to hold a press conference as George Clooney joins the calls for him to step aside. And the NBA scores big with its latest TV rights deal. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, July 11, 2024. Biden to hold press conference as Clooney, Welch call for a change…

China and Belarus started joint military exercises near the Polish and Ukrainian borders, raising concerns across Europe. The drills, called “Eagle Assault,” are occurring near Brest, Belarus, directly on the Polish border and just 30 miles from Ukraine’s northern frontier. The Belarusian Defense Ministry confirmed the arrival of Chinese military personnel, marking the first time…

Candidates look to send a message as President Joe Biden delivers a speech at the NATO summit and former President Donald Trump spoke at a Florida rally. And the U.S.-built pier meant to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza looks to be in its final days. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 10,…