December 2016
Trump Praises Putin's Approach to Expulsion of Russian Diplomats from the U.S.
Donald Trump praised Vladimir Putin's restraint in response to the expulsion of Russian diplomats by Barack Obama. Putin has chosen not to retaliate immediately and…
Putin's Decision to Respond to the U.S.: We Will Not Retaliate
Vladimir Putin has decided not to retaliate against the expulsion of American diplomats and will wait to see how Donald Trump approaches U.S.-Russia relations. This…
Obama Administration to Announce Responses to Russian Cyber Attacks
The Obama administration plans to announce retaliatory measures against Russian cyber attacks during the U.S. presidential election, which are believed to have favored Donald Trump…
IMF Predicts 6.6% Economic Growth for Iran
The IMF has revised its economic growth forecast for Iran to 6.6% due to rising oil prices and exports, although it anticipates a decline to…
Warning to Malaysia's AirAsia After Release of 'Happiest Iranian Flight' Video
Iran's aviation authority has warned AirAsia following the viral release of a video showing flight attendants and passengers dancing on a flight from Kuala Lumpur…
Trump Criticizes White House Spokesman After Comments on 'Encouraging Cyber Attacks'
Donald Trump criticized White House spokesman Josh Earnest for suggesting he was aware of and encouraged Russian cyber attacks on the U.S. elections. This exchange…
EU Leaders Approve Extension of Sanctions Against Russia
EU leaders have approved a six-month extension of economic sanctions against Russia, which were set to expire on January 31, 2017. This decision reflects the…
Netanyahu: I am waiting to discuss the very bad Iran nuclear deal with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is eager to discuss the Iran nuclear deal with President-elect Trump, labeling it as 'very bad.' He emphasizes Israel's commitment to…
White House Spokesperson: Secretary of State Has Authority to Remove Nuclear Sanctions from 'Iran Sanctions Act'
The White House has indicated that President Obama is likely to sign a 10-year extension of the Iran Sanctions Act, which allows the Secretary of…
White House: Obama Expected to Approve Iran Sanctions Extension Bill
The U.S. Congress has approved an extension of the Iran sanctions law until 2026, which the White House claims does not conflict with the nuclear…
Putin: Russia Ready to Collaborate with the New US Administration
Vladimir Putin announced Russia's readiness to work with the new US administration, emphasizing the importance of normalizing relations based on mutual interests. This comes after…
Lavrov Accuses Obama of Deliberately Destroying US-Russia Relations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Barack Obama's administration of intentionally damaging US-Russia relations and expressed optimism for improvement under Donald Trump. The article highlights…