February 2017
Turkish Prime Minister: A New Era of Relations with the New U.S. Government Has Begun
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım announced a new phase in U.S.-Turkey relations following a meeting with Vice President Mike Pence. The Turkish army plans to…
Mike Pence Arrives in Munich for Security Conference
Mike Pence has arrived in Munich for the Security Conference, marking his first international trip as Vice President. He aims to address concerns about U.S.…
Trump's Labor Secretary Nominee Withdraws
Andrew Puzder, nominated by Trump for Secretary of Labor, has withdrawn his nomination amid allegations of past misconduct and lack of support from Senate Republicans.…
U.S. Defense Secretary Calls for Increased NATO Defense Budget Contributions
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis urged NATO members to increase their defense budgets or face adjustments in U.S. commitments to the alliance. This call reflects…
Mutual Accusations Between the US and Russia Regarding Violation of a Missile Treaty
The US has accused Russia of violating the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty by operationalizing a cruise missile, while Russia denies the accusation and counters that…
US Army Claims Russian Fighters Approached American Destroyer 'Unprofessionally'
The US Army accused Russian jets of unsafe maneuvers near a US destroyer in the Black Sea, which Russia denied. This incident highlights ongoing tensions…
Trump and Erdogan's Phone Conversation; Emphasis on Combating All Forms of Terrorism
Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan had their first phone conversation since Trump's presidency, focusing on mutual support against terrorism. The call was described as…
Trump: We Will Defeat Radical Islamic Terrorism
Donald Trump declared that the U.S. and its allies will defeat radical Islamic terrorism and will not allow it to take root in America. His…
Civilian Casualties and Injuries in Afghanistan; 'Unprecedented in Recent Years'
The UN report reveals a dramatic increase in civilian casualties in Afghanistan, with nearly 11,500 affected in 2016, one-third of whom are children. The report…
U.S. Observers: Afghan Government Controls Half of the Country
A recent U.S. government report reveals that the Afghan government struggles to control half of the country, with a significant rise in security force casualties…