Jackie Northam appears in the following:
A debate is centered on what to do with $300 billion in seized Russian assets
Monday, March 11, 2024
The U.S. wants to divert that money to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia's full-scale invasion. The European Union, however, says not so fast.
Biden announces over 500 new sanctions for Russia's war in Ukraine and Navalny death
Friday, February 23, 2024
President Biden has announced more than 500 new sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine and the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
The deadly fates of Putin critics
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Plane crashes, poisonings and exile — a reminder of the fate of a number of Vladimir Putin critics.
The war in Gaza is spilling over into Israeli universities
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Palestinian students are being suspended over accusations they supported the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, and some Jewish students say they won't attend classes with Palestinian professors.
Eilat: A tourist town during war
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
A visit to the southern resort town to see how it - and its tourism business - are faring during the Gaza war. Many of the hotels are filled with displaced Israelis.
Secretary of State Blinken makes his 4th trip to Israel since war with Hamas began
Tuesday, January 09, 2024
Antony Blinken is meeting with Israeli leaders in Tel Aviv as part of his Mideast visit aimed at containing the war in Gaza, and preventing a wider conflict.
Blinken is in Israel on his Mideast tour aimed at trying to contain the war in Gaza
Monday, January 08, 2024
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel on Monday as part of a multi-country trip to try to curb Israeli attacks on Palestinians in Gaza and prevent a wider regional war.
Many in the American business community are reconsidering their close ties to China
Saturday, December 23, 2023
As China's economic growth slows and its bilateral relationship with the United States deteriorates, many in the American business community are considering their options.
The Israel-Hamas war could impact the 3-year-old Abraham Accords
Friday, November 24, 2023
The Israel-Hamas war has complicated Israel's relations with some Arab countries that had begun to formally normalize relations with the Jewish state.
Both sides of the Israeli-Hamas war are being accused of war crimes
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Climbing civilian death tolls are leading to accusations of war crimes, but determining whether there are violations depends on evidence and the judgements made by commanders.
One of Israel's military challenges in Gaza is dealing with Hamas' network of tunnels
Thursday, November 02, 2023
In the vast network of tunnels is where the ammunition, weapons and rocket launchers are kept. It's also where they have command and control centers.
The impact of the Israel-Hamas crisis on Prime Minister Netanyahu's political future
Thursday, October 26, 2023
For many Israelis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bears responsibility for the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. Critics say he took his eye off the ball when it came to the nation's security.
Diplomatic efforts are underway to facilitate the release of more hostages in Gaza
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The International Committee of the Red Cross said it facilitated Monday's release of two hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The aim is to free more hostages before Israel's expected ground invasion.
Palestinian deaths in the occupied West Bank are escalating
Monday, October 23, 2023
Violence is increasing in the occupied West Bank, where dozens of Palestinians have been killed by Israeli settlers and the Israeli military since Hamas attacked Israel.
Biden makes deal on aid delivery to Gaza
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
In his visit to Israel, President Biden made a deal on limited humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza. Twelve days ago, Hamas killed 1,400 people in Israel. More than 3,400 people have been killed in Gaza.
Canada says India was involved in Sikh leader's death. Allies haven't condemned India
Friday, September 22, 2023
Allies of Canada have so far had a muted response to allegations that a Canadian Sikh leader was killed by agents of the Indian government. Indian officials deny involvement.
What to know about the tensions between Canada and India over the killing of a Sikh
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Canada says India is linked to the June killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent activist for the creation of a Sikh homeland in India. India considered Nijjar a terrorist but denies involvement.
Fallout continues after a Sikh activist was murdered on Canadian soil
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Canada and India are engaging in an escalating war of words and tit for tat diplomatic expulsions, as the fallout over the murder of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil continues.
Canada blames India's government for the assassination of a Sikh leader
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the government of India of carrying out the killing of a Sikh leader in British Columbia in June. India dismissed the allegation as absurd.
Biden ends Hanoi trip by making trade agreement with Vietnam
Monday, September 11, 2023
President Biden visits Vietnam as part of an effort to improve relations with the Asian nation. Trade between the two former enemies has soared in recent years.