How the US helping Ukraine acquire F-16s shows that for military aid, 'no' can become 'yes'
The U.S. has once again buckled under pressure from European allies and Ukraine’s leaders and agreed to provide more sophisticated weapons to the war effort
2023-05-20 06:48
Hollywood Writers Keep Strike Story Lively by Putting on a Show
Hollywood screenwriters, on strike for higher pay since May 2, are keeping morale up and pressure on the
2023-05-20 06:28
'Grown up watching him': Patricia Arquette admits to having 'big crush' on 'High Desert' co-star Matt Dillon
'When they brought up his name in the casting meeting, we all screamed. It was very exciting', said Patricia Arquette
2023-05-20 06:25
Biden tells G7 that the United States will support sending fighter jets to Ukraine
President Joe Biden has told G7 leaders that the United States would support providing fighter jets, including American-made F-16 jets, senior administration officials said. Mr Biden is currently in Japan for a G7 summit, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calling the decision one that would “greatly enhance our army in the sky.” Ukrainian officials had said they needed up to 200 jets to push back against Russia’s aggression, which is thought to be five to six times the size of Ukraine’s. The Biden administration’s decision means that other countries can now export their F-16 jets since the United States must legally approve if its allies want to re-export equipment they purchased. The administration official said that the United States would “support a joint effort with our allies and partners to train Ukrainian pilots on fourth-generation fighter aircraft, including F-16s, to further strengthen and improve the capabilities of the Ukrainian Air Force.” “As the training takes place over the coming months, our coalition of countries participating in this effort will decide when to actually provide jets, how many we will provide, and who will provide them,” the official said. The United States has previously hesitated to provide Ukraine with fighter jets after Russia invaded the nation early last year. “The UK will work together with the USA and the Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark to get Ukraine the combat air capability it needs,” United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tweeted. He added that the UK would set up a flight school to train Ukrainian pilots. Mr Zelensky has stressed the need for F-16 jets, which can travel at twice the speed of sound and can engage with targets both in the air and on the ground. But some allies have worried that sending jets to Ukraine would be seen as escalating the war and risking direct conflict with Russia. Read More Ukraine-Russia war – live: US to provide F-16 fighter jets in battle against Putin Zelensky accuses some Arab leaders of ‘turning a blind eye’ to Russian invasion of Ukraine UN envoy reportedly meeting Russian official accused of war crimes for deporting Ukrainian children
2023-05-20 06:23
Hayley Williams Loves This Fancy French Beauty Brand, Too
Welcome to 29 Beauty Questions With…, where we grill the coolest celebrities, influencers, and personalities on the ins and outs of their beauty routines.
2023-05-20 06:18
Japan's pacifism hangs in balance as China and North Korea threats loom
Each move to militarise leaves the country more divided over its post-war pacifist ideals.
2023-05-20 06:18
Simona Halep faces 2nd doping charge over biological passport; had failed drug test at US Open
Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has been accused of a second doping offense by the International Tennis Integrity Agency
2023-05-20 06:16
Famed R&B group The Spinners donate performance outfits to Motown Museum in Detroit
Henry Fambrough had a musical homecoming of sorts at “Hitsville U_S_A.”
2023-05-20 05:53
'Narrow-minded people': 'Little Mermaid' director Rob Marshall recalls racist comments over casting Halle Bailey as 'Ariel'
'When that controversy arose, I thought wow that really feels like it's coming from another century,' said Rob Marshall
2023-05-20 05:52
Debt limit talks in standstill as Republicans, White House face 'real differences'
Debt limit talks came to an abrupt standstill after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it’s time to “pause” negotiations
2023-05-20 05:52
McCarthy Puts Debt-Limit Talks on ‘Pause’ as Clock Ticks Down
Debt-limit negotiations hit an impasse Friday as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy blamed the White House for resisting spending
2023-05-20 05:46
YouTuber Hank Green diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma
YouTuber, science educator and writer Hank Green announced on Friday that he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a form of blood cancer.
2023-05-20 05:28