Following South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s disastrous effort to implement martial law this week, two U.S. sources told Reuters on Thursday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin no longer intends to visit South Korea.
Read More Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Cancels South Korea Visit Amid Martial Law Turmoil
U.S. job growth fought back in November with strong payroll gains after the poor October jobs report reflected labor disruptions due to hurricanes and union strikes.
Read More November Sees U.S. Job Growth Of 227K, Surpassing Projections
After Israel and Hezbollah agreed to halt Lebanon border fighting for 60 days, President Joe Biden announced a new U.S. effort to secure a Gaza truce, seemingly hoping that his presidential legacy can conclude in a more positive light.
Read More Biden Pushes For Gaza Ceasefire Deal After Israel-Hezbollah Deal
The U.S. has rejected a decision by the International Criminal Court to issue warrants for the arrest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials.
Read More WH: U.S. Rejects ICC Arrest Warrants For Israeli Officials
Hours after purportedly firing an intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine on Thursday, Russia is now threatening to use “advanced weapons” to attack a U.S. defense station in Poland.
Read More Russia Threatens Attacking U.S. Base In Poland, Using ‘Advanced Weapons’
Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine on Thursday, according to Kyiv’s air force, in the first known use in the war of such a powerful, nuclear-capable weapon with a range of up to thousands of kilometers.
Read More Russia Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile During Attack On Ukraine, Kyiv Reports