In August, the Kuwaiti government’s decision to ban Barbie received widespread international attention. Kuwait is generally considered to be one of the more progressive Gulf countries, with an elected parliament, a constitutional court, and a vibrant civil society. Yet in this instance, Kuwait took the most conservative position among its neighbors—while audiences in Saudi Arabia flocked
September 12, 2023 2023-09-12T09:25:05-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvOTM3XC8wMTJcLzE2OTQ1MjYzODNfMDEyLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology holds a field hearing on evolving threats since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology holds a field hearing on evolving threats since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. DISCLAIMER: This video is
On the morning of June 3, 2023, the American destroyer Chung-Hoon and Canadian frigate Montréal entered the Taiwan Strait to conduct freedom of navigation operations. They did so in defiance of the Chinese government, which had declared these to be its sovereign waters. A Chinese warship, seeking to harass the vessels, came within 150 yards
A Ukrainian soldier of the 61st Separate Mechanized Brigade uses the Starlink system during military exercises in the Chernihiv region, Ukraine, June 2023. Maxym Marusenko / NurPhoto via Getty Images By Marcus Weisgerber Global Business Editor September 12, 2023 07:00 AM ET Defense Business Brief Industry Now that Elon Musk has acknowledged withholding satellite internet
September 11, 2023 2023-09-11T20:10:56-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNzFlXC8wMDJcLzE2OTQ0NzgxODlfMDAyLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19Amanda Bennett, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, spoke about the importance of a free and independent press as she outlined the agency’s mission and its role in foreign policy and diplomacy. She also highlighted challenges including the rise of global misinformation and disinformation. Her remarks were part of a
The Iranian and U.S. flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - The United States waived sanctions to allow the transfer of $6 billion in Iranian funds from South Korea to Qatar, a step needed to carry out a previously
Everyone wants more metals. In recent months Britain has inked a deal with Zambia, Japan has sealed one with Namibia and the eu has shaken hands with Chile. The bloc’s negotiators also started talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo; America’s, meanwhile, visited Mongolia. This scattershot campaign, which is also targeting the Philippines and Saudi
19 hours ago Click here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report.Click here to access ISW’s archive of interactive time-lapse maps of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These maps complement the static control-of-terrain map that ISW produces daily
September 10, 2023, 4:05pm ET Click here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report.Click here to access ISW’s archive of interactive time-lapse maps of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These maps complement the static control-of-terrain map that ISW produces
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly walks on Downing Street on the day of a cabinet meeting, in London, Britain September 5, 2023 REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - British foreign minister James Cleverly will travel to Israel and the Palestinian territories this week, where he will press for renewed dialogue on