Beijing (AFP) June 18, 2024 China on Tuesday urged NATO to "stop shifting blame" over the Ukraine war after the Western military alliance's chief accused Beijing of worsening the conflict through support of Russia. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday called for China to face consequences for what US officials have called a major...

Washington DC (UPI) Jun 17, 2024 President Joe Biden met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday at the White House, where he announced a record number of allies are on track this year to reach the NATO's 2% spending threshold. "We have a very important announcement to make today," Biden said in remarks before his meeting with...

Seoul (AFP) June 18, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed North Korea on Tuesday for "firmly supporting" Moscow's war in Ukraine ahead of a visit to Pyongyang set to boost defence ties between the two nuclear-armed countries. Putin is scheduled to touch down on Tuesday night for his first trip to the isolated nation in 24 years, with...

Washington DC (UPI) Jun 17, 2024 The Biden administration sanctioned Houthi procurement and revenue-generating networks on Monday as the United States continues to target the Iran proxy militia's weapon supplies and funds to thwart its attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea. The sanctions were imposed by the U.S. Treasury against two people...

Sydney (AFP) June 18, 2024 Australia voiced concern Tuesday about the "ham-fisted" actions of two Chinese diplomats at a media event, tarnishing a highly touted visit in which Premier Li Qiang has sought to celebrate trade and friendship. China's second-most powerful man has posed in front of giant pandas, warmly toasted Australian wine,...

Washington DC (UPI) Jun 18, 2024 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border on Tuesday morning and were sent back by warning shots, the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, adding that landmine explosions have caused numerous casualties to Northern troops working along frontline areas. Some 20-30 North Korean troops crossed the military...