August 2017
U.S. Defense Secretary: We Are Considering Diplomatic Options in Dealing with North Korea
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis reaffirmed the importance of diplomatic solutions in dealing with North Korea, despite President Trump's earlier dismissal of dialogue. This comes…
Pakistan's Prime Minister Says Trump's Strategy in Afghanistan 'Will Not Be Effective'
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi criticized U.S. President Trump's new strategy for Afghanistan, asserting it will not succeed and calling for a political solution.…
North Korea Fires Three Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
North Korea has launched three short-range ballistic missiles amid ongoing U.S.-South Korea military exercises. The U.S. Pacific Command reported the launches were unsuccessful and did…
Iraqi Forces Retake Two Areas in Tal Afar
Iraqi forces have retaken two areas in Tal Afar from ISIS amidst ongoing military operations supported by the U.S. Secretary of Defense's visit to Iraq.…
Rocket Strikes Diplomatic Area in Kabul
A rocket struck a diplomatic area in Kabul, Afghanistan, as President Trump prepares to announce new strategies for the country. The Taliban has warned against…
Mattis: Trump Has Made a Decision on Afghanistan Strategy After Careful Consideration
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis announced that President Trump has made a decision regarding the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan after careful consideration. The White…
Trump: Many Decisions Made at Camp David Meeting, Including on Afghanistan
Donald Trump announced that significant decisions, including those regarding Afghanistan, were made during a meeting with national security advisors at Camp David. While some officials…
Mattis: A Missile Launch by North Korea Would Mean the Start of War
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis warned that a missile launch by North Korea towards Guam would be considered a declaration of war. North Korea has…
Trump Threatens North Korea Again; China Calls for Restraint
Donald Trump threatened North Korea again, stating U.S. military options are ready, while North Korea accused the U.S. of escalating tensions. China called for restraint…
Continued Threats from North Korea Regarding Attack on Guam
North Korea has announced a potential plan to attack Guam, responding to U.S. threats with its own missile launch plans. This escalation follows recent missile…
Mattis: North Korea Should Refrain from Actions Leading to the End of Its Regime
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis warned North Korea against actions that could lead to its regime's end and urged it to stop nuclear weapons production.…
Tillerson: The U.S. is Ready to Negotiate with North Korea if Missile Tests Stop
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson indicated that the U.S. is willing to negotiate with North Korea if it halts its missile tests. This comes…