December 2017
U.S. Welcomes $285 Million Reduction in U.N. Annual Budget
The U.S. has welcomed a $285 million cut in the U.N. budget for the fiscal year 2018-2019, viewing it as a positive reform. This move…
Pope Calls for Negotiations on Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Pope Francis called for renewed negotiations for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine during his Christmas address, highlighting the suffering of children in the…
Trump: Seven Trillion Dollars Foolishly Spent in the Middle East
Donald Trump criticized previous U.S. spending in the Middle East while threatening to cut aid to countries voting against the U.S. decision on Jerusalem. Jordan…
UN Approves Resolution on 'Human Rights Violations in Iran'
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran, with significant support. This resolution adds to ongoing international criticism of Iran's…
Tillerson: Pressures on North Korea Will Not Decrease
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the formation of a new international group to increase pressure on North…
Trump to Announce New U.S. Security Strategy
Donald Trump is set to announce a new U.S. national security strategy emphasizing 'America First' and criticizing China, with Iran also expected to be a…
White House: No Negotiations with North Korea Until Behavior is Changed
The White House has stated that the U.S. will not engage in negotiations with North Korea until it changes its behavior, particularly in relation to…
Arab League: The US Should Reconsider Its Decision on Israel's Capital
Arab foreign ministers have urged the US to reconsider its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, citing potential violence escalation in the region. This follows…
UN's Request to North Korea for Communication Channel to Reduce Conflict Risk
The UN's Jeffrey Feltman visited North Korea to discuss establishing communication channels to prevent conflict and emphasized the need for diplomatic solutions amid rising tensions.…
North Korea: The Question Now Is When Will War Begin
North Korea has warned that the onset of war on the Korean Peninsula is imminent as the U.S. and South Korea conduct their largest air…
Palestinians: Trump Told Abbas He Plans to Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem
US President Donald Trump informed Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas of plans to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, prompting severe warnings…
Donald Trump Not Worried About Michael Flynn's Guilty Plea
Donald Trump publicly stated he is not worried about Michael Flynn's guilty plea and cooperation with the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.…