Patsy Widakuswara News Today

On Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden wrapped up meetings in Italy with leaders of the Group of Seven democracies. The leaders focused on threats they say China poses to the global economy and artificial intelligence ethics championed by Pope Francis. Patsy Widakuswara reports from Brindisi, Italy.

US watching Israeli operations in Rafah closely, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says

A top Israeli official says he expects Israels war against Hamas to last through the end of the year amid continued calls for a cease-fire W

A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the past 24 hours.

By Patsy Widakuswara One day following U.S. President Joe Biden's warning to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that he will change policy unless Israel adjusts its war conduct, Israel took steps to allow more aid in and announced the dismissal of two officers in connection with the airstrike...

The leftist taxpayer-funded Voice of America is very concerned about the spread of “misinformation” amid the 2024 presidential election. The outlet is so concerned about the spread of online hate that they are contributing to the fight by spreading hate against political dissidents and Israel. 

WASHINGTON — The United States has begun carrying out airstrikes in the Middle East in retaliation for last Sunday's fatal drone attack on an American base in Jordan. The U.S. Central Command said its forces on Friday "conducted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against Iran's Islamic...

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby warned that Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group based in Iraq, should take "seriously" the Biden administration's determination to respond to Sunday's drone attack by Iran-backed militants that killed three American soldiers on a U.S. base in Jordan. VOA White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara spoke with Kirby following Kataib…

The White House says the preliminary order by the International Court of Justice that Israel must take urgent action to prevent genocide in Gaza, is consistent with the Biden administration’s approach to the war and will not change U.S. policy supporting Israel. Patsy Widakuswara has this report.

The White House continues to reject mounting calls for a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, sending mixed signals amid President Joe Biden’s efforts to appease some Americans’ calls for a cease-fire. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this report.