December 2016
Trump Praises Putin's Approach to Expulsion of Russian Diplomats from the U.S.
Donald Trump praised Vladimir Putin's restraint in response to the expulsion of Russian diplomats by Barack Obama. Putin has chosen not to retaliate immediately and…
Putin's Decision to Respond to the U.S.: We Will Not Retaliate
Vladimir Putin has decided not to retaliate against the expulsion of American diplomats and will wait to see how Donald Trump approaches U.S.-Russia relations. This…
Obama Administration to Announce Responses to Russian Cyber Attacks
The Obama administration plans to announce retaliatory measures against Russian cyber attacks during the U.S. presidential election, which are believed to have favored Donald Trump…
Obama: The Alliance Between the U.S. and Japan Has Never Been Stronger
Barack Obama and Shinzo Abe commemorated the victims of the Pearl Harbor attack, emphasizing the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance. This visit marks a significant…
Visit of the U.S. President and Japanese Prime Minister to Pearl Harbor
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Pearl Harbor to honor the victims of the 1941 attack, marking a significant moment in U.S.-Japan relations. This visit…
Trump, Settlement Resolution, and the Proposed U.S. Ambassador to Israel
Donald Trump has nominated David Friedman, a strong supporter of Israeli settlements and opponent of a Palestinian state, as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, signaling a…
The U.S. Government Revokes Registration Law for Male Immigrants from Muslim Countries
The Obama administration has revoked a law requiring Muslim men from certain countries to register upon entering the U.S. This decision comes as President-elect Trump…
Trump Criticizes White House Spokesman After Comments on 'Encouraging Cyber Attacks'
Donald Trump criticized White House spokesman Josh Earnest for suggesting he was aware of and encouraged Russian cyber attacks on the U.S. elections. This exchange…
John Glenn, the First American Astronaut to Orbit the Earth, Passes Away
John Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth, has passed away at the age of 95. He was a significant figure in the…
Kerry: Israel Must Choose Between Settlement Expansion and Peace
John Kerry criticized Israel's settlement policies, stating they threaten peace and lead to violence. He emphasized that Israel must choose between construction and peace, while…
White House Spokesperson: Secretary of State Has Authority to Remove Nuclear Sanctions from 'Iran Sanctions Act'
The White House has indicated that President Obama is likely to sign a 10-year extension of the Iran Sanctions Act, which allows the Secretary of…
White House: Obama Expected to Approve Iran Sanctions Extension Bill
The U.S. Congress has approved an extension of the Iran sanctions law until 2026, which the White House claims does not conflict with the nuclear…
Putin: Russia Ready to Collaborate with the New US Administration
Vladimir Putin announced Russia's readiness to work with the new US administration, emphasizing the importance of normalizing relations based on mutual interests. This comes after…
Lavrov Accuses Obama of Deliberately Destroying US-Russia Relations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Barack Obama's administration of intentionally damaging US-Russia relations and expressed optimism for improvement under Donald Trump. The article highlights…