Donald Trump
Israel’s Netanyahu faces criticism over annexation plan
Middle East
September 12, 2019
Israel’s Netanyahu faces criticism over annexation plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pre-election pledge to annex the West Bank’s Jordan Valley drew praise from right-wing allies Wednesday,…
Iran urges US to ‘put warmongers aside’ after Bolton firing
Middle East
September 11, 2019
Iran urges US to ‘put warmongers aside’ after Bolton firing
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president urged the U.S. on Wednesday to “put warmongers aside” as tensions roil the Persian…
With Bolton’s departure, an Iran hawk leaves the chessboard
Middle East
September 11, 2019
With Bolton’s departure, an Iran hawk leaves the chessboard
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – John Bolton’s departure from the White House removes an obstacle to the possibility of U.S.-Iranian nuclear talks,…
Trump fires hawkish national security chief Bolton
World
September 11, 2019
Trump fires hawkish national security chief Bolton
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the firing of hawkish national security advisor John Bolton, a move widely seen as…
UN nuclear watchdog: ‘Time is of the essence’ on Iran cooperation
Middle East
September 10, 2019
UN nuclear watchdog: ‘Time is of the essence’ on Iran cooperation
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) urged Iran on Monday to quickly cooperate and provide information on its…
N. Korea fires ‘projectiles’ after offering talks with US
World
September 10, 2019
N. Korea fires ‘projectiles’ after offering talks with US
North Korea on Tuesday fired projectiles into the sea, South Korea’s military said, hours after Pyongyang said it was willing…
Iran slams European powers as nuclear deal unravels
Middle East
September 9, 2019
Iran slams European powers as nuclear deal unravels
Iran’s atomic agency chief hit out Sunday at European powers, saying their broken promises gave the Islamic republic little choice…
Kuwait’s ruler, 90, in US hospital and cancels Trump visit
Middle East
September 9, 2019
Kuwait’s ruler, 90, in US hospital and cancels Trump visit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait’s 90-year-old ruling emir has cancelled a visit Thursday with President Donald Trump at…
Pompeo: Taliban ‘overreached’ in attack that killed American
Middle East
September 8, 2019
Pompeo: Taliban ‘overreached’ in attack that killed American
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that Taliban “overreached” with their car bomb attack in a…
In bombshell, Trump calls off secret summit, talks with Taliban
Middle East
September 8, 2019
In bombshell, Trump calls off secret summit, talks with Taliban
US President Donald Trump said he had called off a secret summit with the Taliban and Afghanistan’s leader, abruptly slamming…