Japan's Prime Minister Abe Set to Resign
August 28, 2020 at 07:08 AM
Despite government officials insisting this week that Shinzo Abe would not ditch his post as head of the government until his second term expires next year, with Abe himself saying he would carry on while taking care of his health, there has been widespread speculation of late about his possible resignation. Read More »
Speculation Rises Over Reports Kim Jong Un's Sister Yo Jong 'Has Not Been Seen in Month'
August 28, 2020 at 04:30 AM
During the year, media reports circulated that raised concerns over the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Since spring, conspiracies have emerged suggesting that he was in "grave danger", close to a "vegetable" state or even dead. Speculation stopped after the leader made a public appearance, and then returned again. Read More »
Hoping to Seize on UAE-Israel Deal, Pompeo and Kushner Head East in Search of New Allies for Israel
August 26, 2020 at 06:52 AM
U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo and unelected advisor to President Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, are embarking on a tour of the Middle East beginning with a stop in Israel to discuss “regional security issues related to Iran’s malicious influence” with Prime Minister Netanyahu, followed by visits to Sudan, Bahrain and now official U.S. partner, the United Arab Emirates. Read More »
‘Part of an Election Campaign’: Israel Uses Iran Fears to ‘Shift Attention’ in Washington
August 26, 2020 at 02:31 AM
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was left with little support after he attempted to extend UN sanctions against Iran, despite the US having withdrawn from the Iran nuclear deal.
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US Will Use Every Tool to Prevent China, Russia From Selling Weapons to Iran, Pompeo Vows
August 24, 2020 at 04:00 AM
Washington earlier tried to initiate the "snapback" sanctions mechanism in an attempt to prevent the lifting of the embargo on weapons sales to Iran, which expires this autumn. Read More »
Former First Lady Michelle Obama Slams Trump, Says He Is 'In Over His Head'
August 18, 2020 at 08:41 AM
The Democratic National Convention is taking place this Monday to formally nominate Joe Biden as their presidential hopeful for the upcoming presidential election, which is slated to be held in November 2020. Read More »
Kataeb Party Leader Reportedly Killed in Beirut Explosion
August 06, 2020 at 08:15 AM
Earlier today, Lebanon's capital Beirut was hit by a powerful blast in its port area, reportedly affecting half of the city and leaving scores of casualties. At least 10 people were killed, according to media reports. Read More »
Chinese Foreign Minister Says Beijing Not Interested in Diplomatic War With US
August 06, 2020 at 06:10 AM
Beijing is not interested in a diplomatic war with Washington although China stands ready to defend itself if necessary, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the state-run Xinhua news agency on Wednesday. Read More »
US Urges China to 'Cease Malign Actions' Instead of Closing Chengdu Consulate on 'Tit-for-Tat' Basis
July 28, 2020 at 03:26 AM
China's Foreign Ministry ordered the US to close down its Consulate in Chengdu on Friday, in retaliation for Washington's move to shut down the PRC Consulate in Houston, Texas earlier this week. Read More »
Abbas Reiterates Palestine's Readiness to Negotiate With Israel If Annexation Plan Dropped
July 24, 2020 at 03:24 AM
Palestine is ready to engage in talks under international auspices with Israel, subject to the latter dropping its unilateral annexation plans in the West Bank, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said during phone talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg on Thursday. Read More »
