US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Iran imposes symbolic sanctions on President Trump
Middle East
January 20, 2021
Iran imposes symbolic sanctions on President Trump
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Tuesday imposed sanctions on President Donald Trump and a number of members of his…
North Korea fires ‘short-range ballistic missiles’ into sea: Seoul
World
August 24, 2019
North Korea fires ‘short-range ballistic missiles’ into sea: Seoul
North Korea Saturday fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea after vowing to remain the…
US Secretary of State Pompeo says ISIS strong in some areas: CBS
Middle East
August 20, 2019
US Secretary of State Pompeo says ISIS strong in some areas: CBS
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged on Tuesday that Islamic State militants are gaining strength in…
Afghanistan vows to crush Islamic State havens after attack
Middle East
August 19, 2019
Afghanistan vows to crush Islamic State havens after attack
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s president on Monday vowed to “eliminate” all safe havens of the Islamic State group as…
‘Very good’ White House discussions on Afghan peace deal: Trump
Middle East
August 17, 2019
‘Very good’ White House discussions on Afghan peace deal: Trump
The White House signaled progress Friday in preparations for a peace deal with the Taliban in Afghanistan, saying that discussions…
US says China destabilizing Indo-Pacific: Pentagon chief
World
August 4, 2019
US says China destabilizing Indo-Pacific: Pentagon chief
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The United States says China is destabilizing the Indo-Pacific, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Sunday,…
China says most people in Xinjiang camps have ‘returned to society’
World
July 30, 2019
China says most people in Xinjiang camps have ‘returned to society’
BEIJING (Reuters) – Most people sent to mass detention centers in China’s Xinjiang region have “returned to society”, a senior…
Afghan-Taliban talks could happen within two weeks
Middle East
July 28, 2019
Afghan-Taliban talks could happen within two weeks
Direct talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban could begin in Norway within the next two weeks, officials and…
Trump’s ‘maximum pressure campaign on Iran faces key test
Middle East
July 27, 2019
Trump’s ‘maximum pressure campaign on Iran faces key test
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran is at a crossroads. His administration is trying to…
UK envoy said Trump ditched Iran deal to spite Obama: report
Middle East
July 14, 2019
UK envoy said Trump ditched Iran deal to spite Obama: report
Britain’s ambassador to Washington believed US President Donald Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal because it was associated…