December 2018
Vietnamese Tourists' Bus Targeted by Bomb Explosion in Egypt
A bomb exploded on a bus carrying Vietnamese tourists in Egypt, killing at least three and injuring 11. The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in…
Syrian Army's Presence in Manbij Following Request from Kurdish Militias
The Syrian Army has entered Manbij following a request from Kurdish militias for protection against Turkey. Despite claims of control, reports suggest Syrian forces are…
Putin Announced Russia's Readiness to Deploy Nuclear 'Hypersonic' Missiles
Vladimir Putin announced Russia's readiness to deploy nuclear hypersonic missiles in 2019, following successful tests of the Avangard missile system. This development raises concerns about…
Leisure Trip to Space; 'Coming Soon'
Virgin Galactic has successfully brought its VSS Unity spacecraft to the edge of space, selling tickets for leisure trips priced at $250,000. This marks a…
Trump Defends Decision to Withdraw from Syria Following Two Resignations and Negative Reactions
Donald Trump defended his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria after the resignations of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and ISIS coalition representative Brett McGurk.…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman: American Presence in Syria Was a Mistake from the Beginning
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized the U.S. military presence in Syria as a mistake and a source of instability, following President Trump's announcement of their withdrawal.…
Putin Warns of Consequences of U.S. Withdrawal from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
Vladimir Putin warned about the dangers of nuclear war following the U.S. withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, citing the potential for global destruction.…
The U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Individuals and Entities
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on Russian individuals and entities linked to the 2016 election interference and other malicious activities. Key figures…
Reactions to Trump's Decision on Withdrawal of US Forces from Syria
Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of US forces from Syria following a claimed victory over ISIS, prompting mixed reactions from global leaders. Israeli Prime Minister…
Trump Orders Establishment of U.S. Space Command
President Trump has ordered the establishment of a U.S. Space Command to enhance military operations in space, with an estimated cost of $800 million over…
US Representative for Syria: Our Aim is Not to Overthrow Assad but to Change Governance
James Jeffrey, the U.S. Representative for Syria, clarified that the U.S. does not seek to overthrow Assad but aims for a change in governance and…
Beijing's Response to Bolton's Remarks on Russian and Chinese Influence in Africa
U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton announced plans to counter Russian and Chinese influence in Africa, accusing them of using corrupt practices. China responded by…
Senior U.S. Diplomat's Trip to Europe: 'Emphasis on Action Regarding Russia and Iran'
John Sullivan, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, is on a diplomatic trip to Europe to discuss issues related to Russia and Iran. His discussions…
Michael Cohen, Former Lawyer of Donald Trump, Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Michael Cohen, former lawyer for Donald Trump, was sentenced to three years in prison for multiple crimes, including paying hush money to two women on…
Trump's Former Lawyer Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former lawyer, has been sentenced to three years in prison for campaign finance violations and lying to Congress. This case highlights…
SIPRI: The U.S. Remains the Largest Arms Seller; Russia Climbs to Second Place
The SIPRI report reveals that the U.S. remains the largest arms seller globally, while Russia has overtaken the UK to become second. This growth in…
Trump Nominates William Barr as U.S. Attorney General
Donald Trump has nominated William Barr as the new U.S. Attorney General, following the resignation of Jeff Sessions. Barr, who has bipartisan respect, must be…
Ukraine Calls for Increased Sanctions Against Russia
Ukraine's foreign minister called for increased sanctions against Russia during an OSCE meeting in Milan, citing Russia's aggressive actions. The U.S. also conducted a reconnaissance…
OPEC Agreement to 'Reduce' Oil Production
OPEC ministers have agreed to reduce oil production, pending input from Russia. The discussions come as oil prices have significantly dropped, and U.S. President Trump…
Trump Calls for No Oil Production Cuts from OPEC
Donald Trump has urged OPEC members not to cut oil production ahead of their meeting, emphasizing that the world does not want rising oil prices.…
Mueller's Office Reports Flynn's Cooperation with Investigation into Russian Interference in US Elections
Michael Flynn, former national security advisor, has cooperated significantly with Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US elections, leading prosecutors to recommend…
The United States Sets a 60-Day Deadline for Russia to Comply with the Missile Treaty
The U.S. has given Russia a 60-day ultimatum to comply with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, or it will withdraw. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
Netanyahu and Pompeo Meet in Brussels; Lebanon 'Control Hezbollah or Israel Will'
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo to discuss strategies against Iran, urging Lebanon to control Hezbollah or face Israeli action.…
Iraqchi: Remaining JCPOA Members Are Planning to Compensate for US Withdrawal
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced that remaining JCPOA members are planning to mitigate the impact of the US withdrawal by designing operational solutions.…
Ahead of the Meeting Between US and Chinese Leaders, Trump Reports 'Good Signs'
Ahead of a crucial meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump expressed optimism about the trade negotiations, citing 'good signs.'…