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Day: January 14, 2021

At least 57 killed in airstrikes targeting Iran-backed forces in Syria

Israel carried out a series of airstrikes in eastern Syria early Wednesday, targeting Iran-backed forces and killing at least 57 fighters and wounding many others, the Associated Press (AP) reports.

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Both the US and Russia bolster military presence in Syria ahead of Biden inauguration

Both the US and Russia have sent military reinforcement to Syria in recent days, in separate moves apparently timed to coincide with the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden on January 20, AMN reports.

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“It’s time for an Evangelical reckoning on Trump” says head of Billy Graham Center

Ed Stetzer, head of the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College has publically asserted that white Evangelicals should consider whether their behavior in supporting President Donald Trump contributed to fuelling the Capitol insurrection last week.

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Washington Bracing For Huge Military Operation

Thousands of troops are stationed in Washington D.C. amid mounting tensions ahead of Joe Biden’s “virtual” inauguration as the 46th president of the United States.

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Israel: Jerusalem authorities approve plan for permanent US embassy

A key Jerusalem panel has approved the plans to expand the US diplomatic presence in the Israeli capital on Wednesday.

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Trump Denies True Supporters Among Rioters Storming Capitol

U.S. President Donald J. Trump urged his supporters to remain peaceful after being impeached by the House for a record second time with Republican voters.

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US official: Target of Syria airstrikes was used for Iran’s nuclear program

Airstrikes near the Syria-Iraq border early Wednesday targeted sites used for Iran’s nuclear program, a senior US intelligence official told AlJazeera Wednesday.

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Federal deficit up more than 60% in first fiscal quarter

The federal deficit is up more than 60% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 compared to the same period last year, rising to a record-breaking $572.9 billion amid increased spending and declines in revenues.

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McConnell: Trump impeachment trial to start after Biden sworn in

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Wednesday that President Trump’s second impeachment trial will not start until at least next week, formally rejecting calls to return the Senate to Washington early.

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Trump Is 1st US President Impeached Twice

Donald J. Trump became the first president in US history to be impeached twice and is now facing a Senate trial over the Capitol riots that sparked outrage across America.

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