Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones toward Israel late Saturday as regional tensions continued to mount over the war in Gaza. President Biden condemned the attack and spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reiterate the United States’ “ironclad” commitment to Israeli security, the White House said. Other allies including Germany, Canada,…
The Miami Herald profiled former Ambassador V. Manuel Rocha in 2003 when he joined the firm of Steel Hector & Davis to help open doors in Latin America. Raul Rubiera | Miami Herald | Getty Images When Carolyn Lamb saw news of Cuban spy Victor Manuel Rocha’s arrest on the news last December, she recognized…
The European Union condemned Iran’s direct aerial attack on Israel in the “strongest terms” on Sunday. “This is an unprecedented escalation and a threat to regional security,” the bloc’s chief diplomat Josep Borrell said on behalf of the EU on Sunday. “We call on all parties to exercise utmost restraint.” In this highly tense regional…
A roundup of some of the week’s key events. #Week #pictures #War #Sudan #solar #eclipse #Iran #attacks #Israel
Iran has retaliated directly against Israel for the killings of its senior generals in Damascus, Syria, with an onslaught of more than 300 drones and missiles aimed at restoring its credibility and deterrence, officials and analysts say. That represents a moment of great risk, with key questions still to answer, they say. Has Iran’s attack…
The Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel and its crew were seized last month off Somalia’s coast. #Somali #pirates #free #ship #ransom #reportedly #paid
Linda Hamilton considered retirement from acting due to hip pain and the physical demands of her roles. Her decision to retire was influenced by her desire to play characters that are not solely military-oriented. An unexpected call from “Stranger Things” led to her involvement in the series, despite her initial retirement plans. Hamilton is now…
Israel on Sunday hailed its successful air defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying it and its allies thwarted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory. But regional tensions remain high, amid fears of further escalation in the event of a possible Israeli counter-strike. #Israel…
A U.S. military contractor is about to head to trial over allegations that it participated in a conspiracy to torture detainees at Abu Ghraib prison during the Iraq War—20 years after infamous images of the abuse were seen around the globe. The plaintiffs, three Iraqis detained and tortured at Abu Ghraib, originally sued military contractor…
Washington is reportedly worried about a major escalation fraught with “catastrophic consequences” US President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington would not support retaliatory strikes against Iran after the latter launched a barrage of missiles and drones against the Jewish state over the weekend, Axios reported on Sunday. According to…
