Israel to Dissolve Government, New Prime Minister Confirmed
Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Israel’s foreign minister agreed to submit a bill to dissolve Parliament ahead of Biden’s visit.
Germany fires up coal plants to avert gas shortage as Russia cuts supply
Germany will significantly increase use of highly polluting coal to preserve energy supplies ahead of the winter as Russian cuts gas exports.
Demographers Warn of Impending Population Collapse
Studies predict the number of people will peak within next several decades and begin a phase of irreversible decline, crumbling civilization.
Russia, China Veto UN Security Council Vote on North Korea Sanctions
Russia and China vetoed vote pushed by U.S. to strengthen sanctions on North Korea, dividing U.N. Security Council for first time since 2006.
World Health Organization’s Takeover of the National Sovereignty of Nations
IHR amendments give WHO power to declare Public Health Emergencies of International and Regional Concern without obtaining agreement of sovereign country.
Press Release: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, Addresses World Economic Forum
President Zelensky urges “maximum” sanctions against Russia, including an oil embargo and full withdrawal of foreign companies
Ukraine leader compares Russia’s invasion with Sarajevo in...
World Has Just ’10 Weeks’ of Wheat Supplies Left in Storage, Analyst Warns
The world has 10 weeks of wheat supplies left in storage amid conflict in Ukraine and as India moved to bar exports of wheat in recent weeks.
Biden Announces 13-Nation Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, a New Collective for Asia-Pacific Relations
Biden launching Indo-Pacific Economic Framework with 12 countries in region, first members of economic partnership focusing on Asia-Pacific.
Canada Bans Huawei and ZTE From 5G Network on Security Grounds
Canada banning Chinese telecommunications companies Huawei and ZTE from 5G wireless infrastructure, Public Safety Minister Mendicino said.
US Should Divert Fuel to Europe: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair
During Senate deliberations on aiding Ukraine, Sen. Menendez said U.S. should divert fuel to Europe to assist with energy disruptions.
Finland Announces It Will Apply to Join NATO, Scrapping Decades of Neutrality
Government of Finland announced it's plans to apply for NATO membership in move likely to irk Moscow amid months-long conflict in Ukraine.
US Warns of Imminent North Korea Nuclear Test Ahead of Biden’s Visit to Asia
U.S. warned that North Korea could be preparing for another nuclear test, coinciding with President Biden’s visit to Asia later this month.
