February 2018
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…
Oil from sunken Iranian tanker reaches Japanese shores
The Japanese Coast Guard has confirmed that oil pollution reaching southern Japan is likely from the sunken Iranian tanker Sanchi. This incident raises environmental concerns…
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…
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…
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…
Iraqi Official: Baghdadi is Being Treated in a Field Hospital in Syria
An Iraqi official claims that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is alive and receiving treatment for injuries in a field hospital in Syria. This news…
Delay in Search and Recovery Operations for Crashed Russian Plane
A Russian Antonov An-148 plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Moscow, killing all 71 on board. Adverse weather conditions are complicating search and recovery operations,…
Germany Plans to Change Its Military Strategy in Iraq
Germany is shifting its military strategy in Iraq from training Kurdish Peshmerga forces to focusing on overall stability in the country. This change was announced…