February 2017
Vitaly Churkin, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Passes Away
Vitaly Churkin, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, has died while on duty, one day before his 65th birthday. His passing has drawn condolences and…
Iran Reports Launch of 'Advanced Rockets' During Revolutionary Guard Drill
Iran's Revolutionary Guard conducted a three-day military drill involving the launch of advanced rockets, claiming successful hits on hypothetical enemy targets. This comes amid heightened…
Nikki Haley: The U.S. Supports the Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Nikki Haley affirmed U.S. support for the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, despite conflicting statements from Donald Trump who expressed openness to both one-state…
Betsy DeVos Confirmed as U.S. Education Secretary by Vote of Vice President Pence
Betsy DeVos was confirmed as U.S. Education Secretary after a tie vote in the Senate was broken by Vice President Mike Pence. Despite strong opposition…
Trump and Ukrainian President's Phone Conversation: 'We Will Help Establish Peace at the Borders'
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko discussed peace efforts at the Ukraine-Russia borders and the potential for a future meeting. They emphasized…
US Ambassador to the UN Condemns Russia's 'Violent Actions'
Nikki Haley, the new US Ambassador to the UN, condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine and stated that sanctions will remain until Crimea is returned. This…
Iran's Defense Minister Calls Recent Missile Test a 'Success'
Iran's Defense Minister declared a recent missile test a success, claiming it does not violate international agreements. The missile, named 'Somar,' reportedly has the capability…
Defending Missile Tests; Velayati: We Will Continue Our Activities with Strength
Ali Akbar Velayati defended Iran's missile tests, calling them defensive and dismissing U.S. criticisms as hollow. U.S. National Security Advisor Michael Flynn condemned the tests,…