• 03/15/2025

‘Assad’s presence in Jeddah summit reflects Syria’s key role in Arab world’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A senior Hezbollah official says the Arab League summit in the Saudi city of Jeddah would have been pointless without the participation of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/21/703795/Assad-presence-Jeddah-summit-reflects-Syria-role-Arab-world

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Fleeing Afghanistan, U.S. Allies Risk Journey Through Darién Gap

New York Times For thousands of Afghans, the American withdrawal from Kabul was just the beginning of a long, dangerous search for safety. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/world/americas/darien-gap-afghan-migration.html

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Before Greek Vote, Leader Says Blocking Migrants Built ‘Good Will’ With Europe

New York Times Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has taken a tough line on migrants as he turns around the country’s economy. It’s a trade-off that voters and the European Union seem more than willing to abide. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/world/europe/before-greek-vote-leader-says-blocking-migrants-built-good-will-with-europe.html

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Bahrain resumes diplomatic ties with Lebanon

Jerusalem Post The resumption of diplomatic ties comes as states throughout the region work on diplomatic reconciliation. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743715

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Ammunition for HIMARS, shells, Javelins: US allocates new aid package for Ukraine worth $375 million

Pravda Ukraine The US Department of Defense has announced additional security assistance to Ukraine to cover its critical needs. Source: the Pentagon’s announcement, as European Pravda reports As noted, the announcement of the new package comes after US President Joe Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Japan. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/21/7403150/

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Ukraine live briefing: Bakhmut is ‘only in our hearts,’ Zelensky says at G-7, after Russia claims control

Washington Post President Biden announced a new tranche of military assistance for Ukraine, including ammunition, artillery and vehicles. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/21/russia-ukraine-war-news/

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The Club That Wants Nothing to Do With Russia

New York Times In the 1990s, the G7 invited Russia to join, a sign of its ascendence. Today, Vladimir V. Putin is on the outside, as his enemy, Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, is the honored guest. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/us/politics/the-club-that-wants-nothing-to-do-with-russia.html

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Ukraine’s Zelensky appears to confirm loss of Bakhmut

Jerusalem Post Russia claimed on Saturday to have fully captured the smashed eastern Ukrainian city. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-743714

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