Top Defector: Kim Jong Un Will Never Give Up Nuclear Weapons
May 16, 2018 at 10:53 AM
A former North Korean deputy ambassador to the UK recently said that North Korea will never give up its nuclear weapons, just a few weeks before the historic summit in Singapore between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, at which the heads of state have boasted of their aims to achieve just that. Read More »
‘You Are a Terror State’: Erdogan Says Israel Pushing Region Into War
May 15, 2018 at 03:52 PM
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of using unnecessary aggression in Syria and blamed Tel Aviv for pushing the entire region toward full-scale war. Read More »
'Jerusalem to Remain Israel’s Capital': Netanyahu Urges Others to Follow US Lead
May 15, 2018 at 03:48 PM
Despite EU condemnation of the US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem, a large number of foreign representatives are attending an event devoted to the ceremonial opening of the new US embassy in Jerusalem on May 14. Read More »
US Embassy in Jerusalem Ready for Controversial Opening
May 15, 2018 at 03:43 PM
The US Embassy in Israel will officially open in Jerusalem on Monday after its controversial relocation from Tel Aviv that sparked widespread concern, as the city of Jerusalem is contested by Israel and Palestine as their capital. Read More »
Korean Leaders to Hold Phone Talks Ahead of Trump-Kim Summit – Reports
May 13, 2018 at 10:39 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The phone call will reportedly be made over a new hotline established in the run-up to last month’s historic summit between the two Korean leaders on the common border. This would be the first call of this kind, a South Korean official told local media on Friday. Read More »
White House Reveals Reasons Singapore Chosen for Kim-Trump Summit
May 12, 2018 at 04:33 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Singapore was selected as the site for the historic meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un for reasons of security and neutrality, White House Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah told reporters aboard Air Force One. Read More »
France Will Strike Syria Again if Damascus Uses Chemical Weapons - Paris
May 09, 2018 at 02:01 PM
The United States, the United Kingdom and France carried out strikes on Syria on April 14 following reports of an alleged chemical weapons attack in the Damascus suburb of Douma. Read More »
Iran to Continue Domestic Development Despite Possible Sanctions - Rouhani
May 09, 2018 at 01:58 PM
In the wake of US plan to announce its decision on Iran Nuclear deal on Tuesday, president of the Islamic Republic Hassan Rouhani said that Tehran will pursue "constructive relations with the world" but will act based on its interests. Read More »
Israel Vows to 'Eliminate' Assad if He Keeps Letting Iran Operate From Syria
May 09, 2018 at 10:35 AM
Israel has repeatedly voiced concern over alleged Iranian military presence in Syria and claimed that the Islamic Republic has been building a base in the country, while Tehran has strongly refuted the accusations. However, Iran has admitted sending military advisors to Syria in order to help Damascus fight terrorists. Read More »
China, Indonesia President Agree to Maintain Strategic Partnership - Reports
May 09, 2018 at 10:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Indonesian President Joko Widodo agreed to maintain mutually beneficial strategic partnership between the two nations, Chinese media reported Tuesday. Read More »
