WASHINGTON—The United States on Tuesday put new trade restrictions on seven Iranian entities for producing drones that Russia has used to attack Ukraine, the U.S. Department of Commerce said. The firms and other organizations were added to a U.S. export control list for those engaged in activities contrary to U.S. national security and foreign policy…
Sanctions Taking Toll on Russia’s Economy, Washington-Based Think Tank Asserts
As the West continues to pile economic sanctions on Russia, the debate has raged over how effective the restrictions have been in degrading Russia’s economy and its ability to wage war in Ukraine. It’s no secret that the Russian economy continues to function, while Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine—now in its 11th month—shows little sign of…
‘Ukraine Has Earned the Right to Be Defended,’ US Lawmaker Says
Lawmakers of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus met with children, families, and wounded Ukrainian soldiers on Jan. 31 at the House Triangle in Washington to further show their support for Kyiv in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The United States helps Ukraine, said Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), because “democracy must prevail over tyranny.” “We cannot let a sovereign…
UK Says ‘Not Practical’ to Supply British Fighter Jets to Ukraine
The UK government has said it is “not practical” to send British fighter jets to Ukraine, though it insists the UK will “accelerate” its support to bolster Kyiv’s fight against Russia. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s official spokesman said on Tuesday: “The UK’s Typhoon and F35 fighter jets are extremely sophisticated and take months to learn…
Ukraine Pushes for Western Fighter Jets After Tank Deals
KYIV, Ukraine—Ukraine won support Tuesday from Baltic nations and Poland in its quest to obtain Western fighter jets, but there were no signs that larger nations like the United States and Britain have changed their stance of refusing to provide warplanes to Kyiv after almost a year of battling Russia’s invading forces. “Ukraine needs fighter…
Biden Says No F-16s for Ukraine as Russia Claims Gains
KYIV, Ukraine/WASHINGTON—The United States will not provide the F-16 fighter jets that Ukraine has sought in its fight against Russia, President Joe Biden said on Monday, as Russian forces claimed a series of incremental gains in the country’s east. Ukraine planned to push for Western fourth-generation fighter jets such as the F-16 after securing supplies…
LIVE 6:30 PM ET: NTD Evening News (Jan. 30): Trump Sues Journalist Bob Woodward for $49M; 6th Memphis Officer Off the Force in Tyre Nichols Case
Former President Trump filed a $49 million lawsuit on Jan. 30 against journalist Bob Woodward for releasing audio recordings of interviews Trump gave him in 2019 and 2020. A 6th Memphis officer has been taken off the force after the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols. It comes on the heels of a weekend of…
NTD Evening News (Jan. 30): Trump Sues Journalist Bob Woodward for $49 Million; 6th Memphis Officer Off the Force in Tyre Nichols Case
Former President Donald Trump filed a $49 million lawsuit on Jan. 30 against journalist Bob Woodward for releasing audio recordings of interviews Trump gave him in 2019 and 2020. A sixth Memphis officer has been taken off the force after the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols. It comes on the heels of a weekend…
Trump Reiterates Call for Peaceful Resolution to Ukraine War
Former President Donald Trump is calling for a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine just days after his successor announced that the United States will send dozens of battle tanks to aid the European nation in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Speaking at a Jan. 28 campaign rally at South Carolina’s state Capitol building…
‘Unprecedented Swing in Housing Demand’: Report Says 995,000 Arrivals to Canada Straining Housing Supply
Nearly 1 million newcomers who arrived in Canada last year are creating an “unprecedented” surge in housing demand that is “not fully reflected” in official records, a report by the CIBC says. Released on Jan. 25, the report, titled “Housing Demand from Newcomers Even Stronger Than Perceived,” said the total number of permanent residents (PRs)…
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