May 2018
Donald Trump Pardons Conservative Critic Dinesh D'Souza
Donald Trump pardoned conservative filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, who was convicted of campaign finance violations. This action has drawn criticism as it appears to send a…
Russian Foreign Minister Meets North Korean Leader
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, marking Lavrov's first visit since 2009. This meeting comes amid heightened…
Syrian Opposition: Europe Must Help Remove Iran from Syria
The Syrian opposition leader Nasr Hariri calls for European support to pressure Iran to withdraw its military presence from Syria, emphasizing the growing Iranian influence…
Six Airbus Helicopters Join Iran's Air Fleet
Iran has added six new Airbus air ambulance helicopters to its emergency fleet, which will significantly reduce rescue times in crowded cities. The Minister of…
Gazprom of Russia: We Signed a Protocol with Ankara for the Gas Pipeline Project
Gazprom has signed a protocol with Turkey to finalize the TurkStream gas pipeline project, which aims to reduce Russia's reliance on gas transit through Ukraine.…
The United States Bans Imports of Cotton Products from Turkmenistan
The U.S. has banned imports of cotton products from Turkmenistan due to allegations of child and forced labor in cotton cultivation. This decision follows advocacy…
Poland: We will help preserve the JCPOA, but U.S. concerns are understandable
Poland expresses willingness to mediate discussions between the U.S. and EU regarding the JCPOA, acknowledging U.S. concerns while seeking to mitigate the impact of U.S.…
Syrian Army Operations Against ISIS Forces Around Damascus
The Syrian army has launched operations against ISIS in southern Damascus after evacuating civilians from the area. This marks a significant advance for Assad's forces,…
Trump Calls for DOJ Investigation into FBI's Alleged Infiltration of His Campaign
Donald Trump has called for a DOJ investigation into the FBI's alleged political infiltration of his 2016 campaign. This follows his claims of potential spying…
German Newspaper: Europe, Russia, and China Negotiating New Agreement with Iran
Diplomats from Europe, Russia, and China are negotiating a new agreement with Iran to provide economic assistance in exchange for limitations on its missile program…
The Empty Train of the JCPOA
The article discusses the precarious situation of the JCPOA following the U.S. withdrawal, highlighting the differing positions of remaining signatories, particularly the EU, France, Russia,…
Putin in Meeting with Assad: Foreign Military Forces Will Leave Syria with the Start of Political Process
Vladimir Putin and Bashar Assad discussed the potential for a political process in Syria that could lead to the withdrawal of foreign military forces. This…
Vladimir Putin Opens the Crimean Bridge Driving a Truck
Vladimir Putin inaugurated the Crimean Bridge by driving a truck across it, emphasizing its significance as a 'miracle' project. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko condemned the…
Iran's Plan for Direct Talks with JCPOA Parties
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has directed the Foreign Minister to engage in direct talks with Russia, China, and European nations to discuss the future of…
Opposition Leader of Armenia Elected as Prime Minister
Nikol Pashinyan has been elected as Armenia's new Prime Minister following widespread protests that led to the resignation of Serge Sargsyan. His election marks a…
Congress: Purchase of Russian Defense System Will Lead to Tension in Turkey-U.S. Relations
The U.S. House of Representatives has warned Turkey that its purchase of the Russian S-400 defense system could lead to tensions and halt American weapon…
Evacuation of Rebels from 'Last Besieged Area' in Syria Begins
The evacuation of rebels and their families from Rastan, the last besieged area in central Syria, has begun following negotiations with Russian forces. This move…
Putin Begins New Presidential Term with Promise of Economic Reforms
Vladimir Putin has begun his new presidential term by promising economic reforms aimed at improving the living standards of Russians amid ongoing international sanctions. While…
Hundreds of Protesters Arrested in Various Cities of Russia During Anti-Putin Demonstrations
Protests against Vladimir Putin's upcoming inauguration have erupted across Russia, led by supporters of Alexei Navalny, resulting in hundreds of arrests. The demonstrations, occurring in…
Arrest of Five Suspects Linked to ISIS Attack Planning Group in Russia
The FSB has arrested five suspects in Yaroslavl, Russia, linked to an ISIS attack planning group, seizing weapons and explosives. This comes as Russia ramps…
Opposition Leader in Armenia Calls for Halt to Protests on Thursday
Nikol Pashinyan, the opposition leader in Armenia, has called for a pause in protests to negotiate for the prime minister position after widespread civil disobedience…
Trump Criticizes Reports on Possible Questions from Special Counsel
Donald Trump criticized media reports about potential questions from special counsel Robert Mueller regarding Russian interference in the U.S. elections, claiming there was no collusion.…