Friday, 08 November 2024

South Asian Update
South Asian Update

The World in Brief

US House passes foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

 Published: 11:22, 21 April 2024

US House passes foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

The US House of Representatives on Saturday passed a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other US allies overseas.

House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a plan to hold votes on four separate foreign aid bills, to later come together into a package, a move that has angered some far-right House Republicans.

Besides aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, the fourth bill includes other national security priorities, including a possible TikTok ban, a provision to help pay for aid by using seized Russian assets, and sanctions and other measures to confront Russia, China and Iran.

Advertisement

Latest News

Most Popular