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US official: At least 9 missiles bypassed Israel's air defenses and hit 2 air bases in Iranian attack.
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The official said five ballistic missiles struck Nevatim air base, damaging a C-130 transport aircraft, an unused runway and empty warehouses. Another four ballistic missiles struck the Negev airbase, but no significant damage was reported.
Armenia Got Funding and Propaganda From EU and US, but not a Single Bullet
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With neither the East nor West providing a security blanket for Armenia, Pres. Aliyev is reassured that he can do as he pleases with Armenia with no one lifting a finger to protect it, except for handing a fistful of dollars and a lot of useless praise.
CENTCOM: US supplied the AFU with 5,000 Iranian weapons intended for Yemen
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This cargo included AK-47 assault rifles, machine guns, sniper rifles and RPG-7 hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers. Ukraine received these weapons and more than 500,000 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition on 4 April.
Austin said he sees no evidence of Palestinian genocide
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“We don't have any evidence of genocide being [committed]” by Israel in Gaza," Austin told the Senate Armed Services Committee during a budget hearing where his testimony was interrupted several times by protesters.
US airdrops new batch of humanitarian aid to Gaza
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"U.S. Central Command conducted an air drop of humanitarian assistance into Northern Gaza on March 31, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict," CENTCOM said in a statement posted on Sunday on X, former Twitter.
White House: US passed detailed data on terrorist attack threat to Russian Federation
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"On 7 March at 11:15 Moscow time, in accordance with normal procedures through established channels that have been used many times before, the U.S. government transmitted the warning to the Russian security services in writing. In addition, the following day, 8 March, we issued a warning to caution American citizens against attending large gatherings and concerts in Moscow," Kirby said.
Clinton and Obama to participate in Biden's campaign fundraiser
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The TV station notes that Biden's campaign rates the upcoming fundraiser as potentially the most successful in U.S. history.
UN Security Council calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza: US-Israel contradictions grow
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The fact that the US did not block the current UN Security Council resolution speaks to the growing contradictions between Washington and Israel over the Gaza Strip operation.
ANCA Chairman Urges Congressional Leaders to Publicly Demand Biden Hold Azerbaijan Accountable for Artsakh Genocide
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“This Administration’s failure to impose meaningful costs on Azerbaijan for its genocide of Artsakh only incentivizes further aggression,” Hamparian stated. “With the Aliyev regime publicly rejecting Washington’s mediation efforts, and withdrawing from multilateral peace talks, it is clear Baku believes there is more to gain through war than through peace.”
Pentagon chief: US will not let Ukraine fail
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"Ukraine has sunk, destroyed or damaged about 20 medium and large Russian Navy ships," Austin said Tuesday. - Ukraine continues to shoot down Russian warplanes."
THE ADMINISTRATION'S BUDGET CALLS FOR $45 MILLION TO ARMENIA AND ALMOST $10 MILLION FOR AZERBAIJAN
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The Administration's Budget request for Fiscal Year 2025 recommends $45 million for Armenia within the Assistance to Europe, Eurasian, Central Asia (AEECA) account, along with $6 million under International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INCLE), and $700,000 in International Military Education Training (IMET), reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).
Similar to FY2023 and FY2024, the Administration proposed approximately $10 million in aid to Azerbaijan, without taking into consideration the Aliyev regime's genocidal intent and atrocities it has committed against the Armenian people of Artsakh and sovereign Armenia.
Hollywood Proposed to Make Propaganda Films on Aliyev and Erdogan for a Price
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A team of investigative journalists from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) revealed that a Hollywood producer planned to make propaganda films that would glorify several authoritarian leaders for a payment of millions of dollars.
Hamas: Gaza ceasefire agreement now in the hands of US and Israel
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"It is now up to the Americans if they are serious about securing a ceasefire before Ramadan to put enough pressure on the Israelis," he said.
Blinken urged Israel to maximise use of "every possible means" to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip
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Speaking before a meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani at the State Department, Blinken also said there is now an opportunity to achieve an immediate ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.
U.S. Senate votes to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
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Under the draft law, Ukraine should receive more than 60 billion dollars.
Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia as part of major tour of Middle East to discuss Gaza Strip issue
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Later in the week, Blinken will visit Egypt, Qatar and Israel, pushing to advance negotiations with Hamas (mediated by Egypt and Qatar) to reach an agreement to release hostages held by Hamas militants. Blinken will also discuss the idea of a cease-fire put forward in January at a Paris meeting of senior U.S., Israeli, Egyptian and Qatari officials.
Biden urges US Congress to approve F-16 sale to Turkey
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The US State Department also urged Ankara on Wednesday to formally finalize Sweden's NATO ratification. To do that, Erdogan needs to sign the legislation, which then would be published in Turkey's Official Gazette. The instrument of accession for Sweden also needs to be sent to Washington.
Rate of Biden's cognitive decline putting US at risk, White House ex-physician warns
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"I've taken care of three presidents… so I know firsthand what it takes to be the commander-in-chief and the head of state. It's a grueling job, both mentally and physically. This man can't do the job. He's proven to us every single day that he can't do the job, but this is going to get worse," Jackson told "Sunday Morning Futures," and referring to Biden.
NYC Mayor Attended 80 Events In 8 Years Related to Turkey
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While visiting Turkey as Brooklyn Borough President, Adams said that he was interested in buying a house in Istanbul, according to the Turkish Sabah newspaper. Adams also said that he is so satisfied with Turkish Airlines that he not only uses that carrier to fly to Turkey, but also to other parts of the world, like India.
The United States Announces More Than $4 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance to People Affected by the Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh
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The U.S. stands with civilians affected by Azerbaijan’s military operation and supports the Armenian government’s efforts to help those in need.
After Scrutinizing NYC Mayor’s Campaign, FBI is Delving into his Links to Turkey
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Oddly, Eric Adams, then-Brooklyn borough president, played himself in a 2017 Turkish romantic comedy film, ‘Fairytale of New York,’ where two Turkish men ask him for political favors but he says he can’t understand them. Adams tells the Turks in the film: “Brooklyn loves Turkey.
FBI Investigates Links Between NYC Mayor’s Campaign and Turkey
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Mayor of New York City Eric Adams seems to have a special affinity for Azerbaijan and Turkey. We will soon find out if that special relationship has overstepped the bounds of legality.
Azerbaijani Gaza Hostage Wrongly Added In Letter to Biden Signed by Celebrities
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The celebrity's agent told me that in the version of the letter that her client had signed there was no mention of Azerbaijan or any other nationality. When I sent her the copy of the letter publicized in the media, she was shocked to learn that Ms. Zukerman’s office had asked the celebrities to sign a version of the letter that did not include the names of the 33 nationalities, Ms. Zukerman’s office must have then sent the altered version of the letter to Pres. Biden without informing the celebrities․․
Why is the US government So Vigilant About Israel, but not Armenia?
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Armenians should increase their involvement in political campaigns and run for elective office. College students should specialize in political science or international relations. Armenians should increase their contacts with the US media; write letters to the editor and commentaries in local and national newspapers.
US defense minister to visit Israel
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The British foreign minister and the US secretary of state also left for Israel earlier.
