US Department of Defense Announces $988 Million Ukraine Security Assistance Package December 8, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The US Department of Defense (DoD) today announced a new $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine, the largest single tranche of military aid since the Russian invasion began in February 2022. The package includes: Air Defense Systems: … Read more
Austin: U.S. Leadership, Alliances Make for a More Secure World Published on December 8, 2024 at 03:10 Washington, D.C. – Speaking at the Halifax International Security Forum in Canada, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the importance of U.S. leadership and alliances in maintaining a more secure world. Austin’s Remarks Austin highlighted the evolving … Read more
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov December 08, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke today with Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov to discuss the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine. Secretary Austin expressed his condolences for the continued … Read more
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Phone Call With Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar Release No.: NR-1642-22 December 08, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar today to discuss COVID-19 response, counterterrorism, and the situation in Ukraine. … Read more
Pentagon Chief Urges Unity in National Defense at Reagan Forum Washington, DC – Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III delivered a keynote address at the Reagan National Defense Forum on December 8, 2024, emphasizing the importance of unity and cooperation in strengthening the nation’s defense capabilities. In his speech, titled “The Common Defence,” Secretary Austin … Read more
Holding the front line against desertification 2024-12-08 12:00 Desertification, the process by which land becomes a desert, is a major threat to the environment and human well-being. The effects of desertification are far-reaching, leading to soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, and decreased agricultural productivity. One of the most important ways to combat desertification is to … Read more
Syrians now have ‘historic opportunity’ to build a peaceful future, says Guterres Date: 2024-12-08 12:00 Source: Top Stories Article: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that Syrians now have a “historic opportunity” to build a peaceful future for their country. Speaking at a press conference in Geneva on Thursday, Guterres said that the recent … Read more
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Syrians now have ‘historic opportunity’ to build a peaceful future, says Guterres 8 December 2024 – The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said that Syrians now have a “historic opportunity” to build a peaceful future for their country, following the recent ceasefire agreement between the government and opposition forces. In a statement released on Thursday, … Read more
Syrians now have ‘historic opportunity’ to build a peaceful future, says Guterres 2024-12-08 12:00 United Nations, New York – Syrians now have a “historic opportunity” to build a peaceful future, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday. “After years of war and suffering, the end of the conflict in Syria is finally in sight,” Guterres … Read more