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U.S. says pier used for Gaza aid deliveries needs ‘over a week’ of repairs
The U.S.-built temporary pier will be removed from the coast of Gaza to be repaired after getting damaged in rough seas and weather, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
Russia claims NATO members’ support for Ukraine is ‘escalation’ of conflict
'NATO is increasing the degree of escalation,' a Kremlin spokesman said, after NATO's head called for alliance members to alet Ukraine to use Western weapons in Russia.
Calls grow for Biden admin to allow Ukraine to strike Russia with U.S. weapons
Russia has been bombarding Ukraine with air assaults and missiles originating from the Russian mainland that have destroyed critical infrastructure as well as military targets.
U.S. issues global alert for risk of violence against LGBTQ2 people, events
The U.S. State Department said it is aware of an increased risk of foreign terrorist-inspired violence against LGBTQ2 people and events around the world.
Ukraine has retaken half of territory lost at start of war: NATO
NATO’s top soldier said Ukraine’s flag 'will be hoisted in front of (NATO’s) headquarters' one day. The United States' top soldier said allies are rushing to get arms to Kyiv.
‘High risk’: Canada, allies warn of state-sponsored cyberthreats to civil society
The advisory warns cyber actors backed by Russia, China and other countries are increasingly targeting non-profit and advocacy groups, journalists and other civil society members.
U.S., China hold first high-level talks on AI. Here’s why it matters
U.S. technology experts say the meeting could offer a glimpse into Beijing’s thinking about AI amid a generally tight-lipped Chinese approach to the technology.
Israel likely broke international law with U.S. arms, but evidence uncertain: report
The report said the U.S. was unable to immediately link specific U.S. weapons to individual strikes by Israeli forces in Gaza, meaning U.S. arms shipments can continue.
U.S. can now seize Russian assets and use them for Ukraine. What to know
The big U.S. aid package for Ukraine signed Wednesday allows the administration to seize Russian state assets located in the U.S. and use them for the benefit of Kyiv.
Israel due to get billions of dollars of U.S. weapons despite pause on bombs
A wide range of other military equipment is due to go to Israel, U.S. officials said, as Republicans accused the Biden administration of abandoning commitments to its defence.
Biden says U.S. won’t supply Israel weapons for Rafah attack
Biden, in an interview with CNN, said if Israel goes into Rafah, “we’re not going to supply the weapons and artillery shells used, that have been used.”
U.S. confirms some weapons shipments to Israel paused over Rafah fears
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the administration was also reviewing some "near-term security assistance shipments" to Israel, but added U.S. support for Israel is "ironclad."
Did Israel break international law? Biden administration could weigh in this week
The Biden administration agreed in February to look at whether Israel has used U.S.-provided weapons and other military assistance in a lawful manner.
TikTok, ByteDance sue U.S. over law seeking sale or ban of app
The companies said they filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia arguing that the law violates the U.S. Constitution on a number of grounds.
Boeing to launch astronauts into space aboard new capsule
The company's long-awaited astronaut demo is slated for liftoff Monday night.