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Each December, Wreaths Across America hosts wreath-laying ceremonies to remember veterans at nearly 4,000 cemeteries across the U.S. and the world.

Since its emergence as an independent state in 1991, Ukraine has made little progress in consolidating democratic rule. A powerful oligarchy has dominated the country’s politics and economy. Corrupti…

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The holidays can be tough for those separated from their families — it can also be tough for members of the military who’ve passed away with families who can’t come

In moving away from strategic ambiguity, Biden made a long overdue adjustment to U.S. policy.

The U.S.-South Korea Joint Statement between Presidents Joe Biden and Yoon Suk-yeol from the recent summit in Seoul highlights shared worldview between leaders and cooperation based on common interests and priorities. 

Australia

Hezbollah and its allies suffered serious losses in May’s parliamentary elections, and a divided Parliament will likely struggle to agree on a path out of Lebanon’s current crisis.

Lebanon

Biden plans limits on foreign data transfers; Chinese hackers target Russian defense sector; EU proposes scanning end to end encryption; U.S. will not prosecute "good faith" hackers; China pledges support for digital economy.