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Biden ramps up Ukrainian military assistance

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U.S. President Joe Biden is speeding up the process of providing military aid to Ukraine, as the war enters its third month

Biden is vowing to support Ukraine “in their fight to defend their country and their democracy” against Vladimir Putin’s terror.

The bill was passed in the House last month with a 417-10 vote, and unanimously through the Senate, a rare moment of bipartisanship for lawmakers.

The President signed into law S3522, the “Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022,” making it easier to export military equipment to Ukraine.

Biden sped up military aid to Ukraine on Monday, signing a present-day version of a lending program that helped defeat Hitler’s Germany.

The original Lend-Lease Act let Washington lend or lease weapons to its allies — the new version will allow the same to Ukraine immediately.

Before he signed the bill, Biden said it was time again to form a global force for peace.

“Every day Ukrainians pay with their lives and they fight along with the atrocities that the Russians are engaging in are just beyond the pale. And the cost to the fight is not cheap, but caving to aggression is even more costly. That’s why we’re staying in this.”

The sole condition is repayment at some later date, and the policy will also help other eastern European countries affected by Russia’s invasion.

President Vladimir Putin calls Russia’s actions in Ukraine a “special military operation” to disarm the country and protect it from fascists. Ukraine and the West say the fascism claim is a false pretext for an unprovoked war of aggression by Russia.

The signing came the same day U.S. lawmakers agreed to rush nearly $40 billion in additional aid to Ukraine, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

A proposal for additional COVID-19 funding, which some Democrats wanted to pass along with the emergency Ukraine aid, will now be considered in a separate vote, something Senate Republican Mitch McConnell told reporters he was pleased about.

He had repeatedly advocated for a “clean” Ukraine bill in the Senate.

Both houses of Congress are expected to quickly approve additional funding for Ukraine, which exceeds the $33 billion requested by Biden last month.

The expedited funding comes just as Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Congress to act quickly, writing that the military had just enough money to send weapons to Ukraine for the next two weeks.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.


In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.


Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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Trump eyes Middle East visit as Gaza ceasefire talks advance

Trump may visit Middle East this weekend as Kushner seeks Gaza ceasefire amid positive Egypt talks and Turkey’s confirmation.

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Trump may visit Middle East this weekend as Kushner seeks Gaza ceasefire amid positive Egypt talks and Turkey’s confirmation.


President Trump may visit the Middle East this weekend as Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff push for a Gaza ceasefire.

Recent Egypt talks and cooperation from Israel and Hamas raise hopes for a deal, with Turkey confirming progress.

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