February 2018
Ashraf Ghani's Plan for Peace Agreement with the Taliban
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has proposed a peace plan to initiate talks with the Taliban, aiming for their recognition as a political party. This comes…
Donald Trump Selects Head of His 2020 Presidential Campaign
Donald Trump has appointed Brad Parscale as the head of his 2020 presidential campaign. This decision comes as Trump prepares for the upcoming elections amid…
South Korea Urges Pyongyang to Abandon Its Nuclear and Missile Programs
South Korea's Foreign Minister urged North Korea to abandon its nuclear and missile programs and allow family reunions. This call comes in the context of…
USA: Any Negotiation with Pyongyang Must Lead to North Korea's Denuclearization
The U.S. has stated that any negotiations with North Korea must lead to its denuclearization, following North Korea's expressed willingness to engage in talks. This…
Controversial North Korean Official Arrives in South Korea for Three-Day Visit
A high-ranking North Korean delegation, led by General Kim Yong-chol, has arrived in South Korea amidst ongoing tensions following the 2010 attack on a South…
Trump Calls for Arming Teachers and Raising Legal Age for Gun Purchases
Donald Trump has proposed arming trained teachers and raising the legal age for gun purchases to 21 in response to school shootings. His comments have…
North Korean Delegation Canceled Meeting with Trump’s Deputy at the Last Moment
North Korea canceled a proposed meeting with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence at the last moment during his visit to the Winter Olympics in South…
Mahmoud Abbas Calls for Middle East Peace Conference in Mid-2018
Mahmoud Abbas called for the UN to recognize Palestine as a full member and presented a six-point peace plan during a Security Council meeting. The…
Kremlin: No Evidence of Russian Government Interference in US Elections
The Kremlin has denied any involvement in the 2016 US presidential election following recent indictments by the US Justice Department against Russian nationals for election…
Tillerson: The U.S. Plans to Impose More Sanctions on Russian Nationals
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced plans to impose additional sanctions on Russian nationals in response to delays in enforcing existing sanctions. This comes…
USA: ISIS Remains a Threat Despite Defeats
The U.S. intelligence chief warns that ISIS remains a significant threat despite recent territorial losses in Iraq and Syria. Dan Coats highlights that the group's…
Lavrov's Reaction to Indictments Against Russian Citizens in the 'Interference in US Elections' Case
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed US indictments against Russian citizens for election interference as nonsense, demanding evidence from Moscow. The US has indicted 13…
Turkish Foreign Minister: We Reached Mutual Understanding with the U.S. for Normalizing Relations
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu announced a mutual understanding with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to normalize relations following a meeting aimed at reducing…
US Court of Appeals Rules Against Trump's Travel Ban
The US Court of Appeals ruled against Donald Trump's travel ban, declaring it unconstitutional due to its discriminatory nature against Muslims. This ruling upholds a…
U.S. Treasury Department Emphasizes Preparation of Sanctions Against Russian 'Oligarchs'
The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced imminent sanctions against wealthy Russian citizens linked to allegations of election interference. This follows a list of potential targets released…
At least 17 killed in shooting at a school in Florida, USA
A shooting at a high school in Florida has left at least 17 dead and around 20 injured. The shooter, Nikolas Cruz, a former student,…
Mitt Romney to Run for U.S. Senate
Mitt Romney is set to launch his campaign for the U.S. Senate representing Utah, following the announcement that current Senator Orrin Hatch will not seek…
Trump: Now is the Time to Invest in America
Donald Trump has reiterated his criticism of past U.S. spending in the Middle East, advocating for investment in American infrastructure instead. He presented a budget…
North Korean Leader Calls for Continued 'Reconciliation' Efforts with South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for ongoing reconciliation efforts with South Korea following a high-level delegation's visit to Seoul. This comes amidst rising…
White House Rejects Netanyahu's Statements on Negotiations Over Annexation of Settlements
The White House rejected Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's claims of negotiating with the U.S. for the annexation of West Bank settlements, emphasizing that Trump's focus…
Mahmoud Abbas Visits Putin to Seek Russian Support
Mahmoud Abbas visited Moscow to seek support from Vladimir Putin amid tensions between the Palestinian Authority and the U.S. following Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as…
Donald Trump Expresses Doubt About Israel and Palestinians' Interest in Peace
Donald Trump has expressed skepticism regarding both the Palestinians' and Israel's interest in peace negotiations. He criticized the Palestinians for not seeking peace and questioned…
Pence: The U.S., Japan, and South Korea Agree on Intensifying Sanctions Against Pyongyang
Mike Pence affirmed the united stance of the U.S., Japan, and South Korea on maintaining and intensifying sanctions against North Korea due to its nuclear…
North Korea Invites South Korean President to Pyongyang
North Korea has invited South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit Pyongyang, marking a significant thaw in relations between the two countries. This invitation follows…
With a vote in Congress, the temporary shutdown of the U.S. government ended
The U.S. government experienced a brief shutdown due to budget disagreements, but Congress quickly passed a funding bill, ending the shutdown after only five and…
Senate Funding Vote Fails; U.S. Government Temporarily Shut Down
The U.S. Senate failed to vote on a budget, leading to a temporary government shutdown. Senate leaders are hopeful for a quick resolution, but significant…
Significant Decline in Trade Between Iran and the U.S. in Trump's First Year
In the first year of Trump's presidency, trade between Iran and the U.S. saw a significant decline, with U.S. exports to Iran dropping by 25%…
Significant Drop in Stock Indexes in the U.S. Stock Market
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped significantly by 1,175 points, marking an unprecedented decline, raising concerns about inflation and interest rates following a strong employment…
Two American Senators Propose Immigration Reform Bill
Two U.S. senators proposed an immigration reform bill allowing childhood immigrants to stay permanently while increasing border security. The proposal faces opposition from President Trump,…
Jordan's King: Peace in the Middle East is Impossible Without U.S. Involvement
King Abdullah II of Jordan emphasized the necessity of U.S. involvement for peace between Israel and Palestinians, despite criticism of U.S. policies. He highlighted the…
Dariush: 'Ain' Says No to Denial and Obsolescence
Dariush Eghbali discusses his foundation 'Ain' and its new independent educational radio aimed at raising awareness about social issues and human rights in Iran. The…