Guy Taylor
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Lloyd Austin says tumultuous world ‘demands’ U.S. leadership
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday that the wars raging in the Middle East and Europe, coupled with increasingly brazen "bullying" by China, have underscored the need for robust U.S. leadership on the global stage. Published December 2, 2023
More hostages freed as Israel, Hamas extend cease-fire for two more days
Israel and Hamas agreed Monday to extend their delicate cease-fire for two days, opening the possibility for more hostage releases by the Palestinian militant group and the prospect of a longer halt to the deadliest Israeli war in decades. Published November 27, 2023
Israel and Hamas agree to extend cease-fire for two more days, Qataris report
Israel and Hamas agreed Monday to extend their delicate truce for two days, according to a top official in Qatar, which plays host to political leaders of the Palestinian militant group. Published November 27, 2023
Four-year-old American girl among hostages released by Hamas
The four-day truce between Israel and Hamas moved through a precarious third day Sunday, with the Palestinian terror group releasing 17 more hostages, including 4-year-old American girl Avigail Idan, whose parents were killed in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Published November 26, 2023
Spy agency shake-up in South Korea: President Yoon accepts resignations of top NIS officials
South Korea's president shook up the top echelon of his nation's spy agency on Sunday, accepting the resignations of the South Korean National Intelligence Service director and two of his top deputies -- all three of whom are believed to have been fired. Published November 26, 2023
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan: ‘Reason to believe’ Hamas will release U.S. hostage Sunday
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday that there was "reason to believe" an American citizen is among the next group of hostages slated to be released by the Hamas terror group. Published November 26, 2023
Russian and Chinese Cold War-style messaging looks to undercut U.S. in Latin America
Russia is running a "well-funded disinformation campaign" to spread anti-American sentiment across Latin America, according to U.S. officials, who say Moscow's activities are occurring at the same time that China ramps up its own influence and military operations in the region. Published November 21, 2023
Argentina political earthquake elates conservatives, concerns China
China reacted warily Monday while former President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans celebrated the news that firebrand libertarian conservative Javier Milei had scored a decisive victory over an establishment candidate in Argentina's presidential runoff Sunday. Published November 20, 2023
U.S. ships ‘vulnerable’ to attack in eastern Mediterranean, contends Iran’s foreign minister
Iran's foreign minister says Washington's deployment of aircraft carrier groups to the eastern Mediterranean to defend Israel makes the U.S. military assets "more vulnerable" to attacks by the Tehran-backed terror group Hezbollah based in Lebanon. Published November 17, 2023
Blinken: U.S. has information showing Hamas uses hospitals as command centers
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says U.S. officials stand behind Israel's claim that Hamas is using civilian facilities such as Shifa hospital in Gaza as "command centers." Published November 17, 2023
Iran’s uranium stockpile has increased to 22 times larger than levels set by 2015 accord
Iran is accelerating its nuclear program by stockpiling enriched uranium -- the material needed to create atomic bombs -- in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. Published November 16, 2023
Ukrainian military forces claim foothold on east bank of Dnieper river
Ukrainian officials on Wednesday said their military secured a beachhead on the east side of the Dnieper River in southern Ukraine, a potentially major breakthrough in the country's counteroffensive that has struggled for months against Russian forces. Published November 15, 2023
Ex-Israeli intelligence official says Iran likely knew of Hamas assault ahead of time
A former top Israeli intelligence official says Iran likely knew in advance of Hamas' Oct. 7 murderous attack across southern Israel and that Tehran should now be wary about using its Lebanon-based ally Hezbollah to open a second front against Israel. Published November 13, 2023
British intelligence: Wagner group mercenaries have likely been folded into Russian national guard
British intelligence said Sunday it believes "large elements" of Russia's Wagner mercenary group have likely been reassigned to serve in the Russian National Guard -- the Rosgvardiya -- and the mercenary group has "resumed active recruitment." Published November 12, 2023
Netanyahu: Hamas prisoner deal is possible, but military won’t ease up in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday "there could be" a deal for a prisoner release by Hamas, but no deal so far has been reached and Israel's military intends to proceed with its ground operation in Gaza. Published November 12, 2023
U.S., South Korea and Japan to counter N. Korea with new missile data sharing system
Defense chiefs from the United States, South Korea and Japan announced Sunday that they will establish a warning data sharing system in December to more detect ballistic missile launches from North Korea. Published November 12, 2023
Antony Blinken calls on India to work with Canada on investigation into Sikh activist’s murder
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday sought to ease tensions between India and Canada during a visit to New Delhi, urging the Indian government to cooperate with an ongoing investigation into the murder of a Sikh activist in Canada. Published November 10, 2023
Biden pushing ‘failed appeasement’ policy in Venezuela, says top House Republican
The top House Republican on foreign policy said Wednesday that the Biden administration is pursuing a policy of "failed appeasement" toward Venezuela by prematurely lifting sanctions on the socialist regime of President Nicolas Maduro without clear guarantees he'll allow democratic elections. Published November 8, 2023
‘Axis of authoritarians’ seen challenging U.S. leadership and power globally
America's national interests are increasingly challenged on the world stage by an "axis of authoritarians," according to a longtime U.S. government security adviser, who warns of an "expanding club of rogue states" with China, Russia, Iran and North Korea at its core. Published November 7, 2023
Opposition leader says Maduro making ‘huge mistake’ by barring her candidacy
The pro-democracy activist who won a key opposition primary in Venezuela said Thursday that the socialist regime of President Nicholas Maduro has made "a huge mistake" by attempting to disqualify her from running against him in next year's critical elections. Published November 2, 2023