January 2018
Trump Expresses Satisfaction with Results of His Trip to Davos
Donald Trump returned from the World Economic Forum in Davos, calling his trip very successful and highlighting investments from participants in the U.S. He emphasized…
Taliban Claims Responsibility for Attack on Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul
The Taliban has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, resulting in the deaths of 18 individuals. The attack highlights…
Iraqi Parliament Delays Voting on Election Date
The Iraqi Parliament has postponed voting on the election date proposed by the government, which is set for May 12, 2018, due to calls from…
Vice President Pence Begins Middle East Trip Amid Tensions Over Israeli Capital
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is on a four-day trip to the Middle East, starting in Egypt, amid ongoing tensions over the recognition of Jerusalem…
U.S. Opposes Delay in Iraqi Parliamentary Elections
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has criticized the proposed delay of parliamentary elections in Iraq, emphasizing the importance of holding them on time. The proposal…
PLO Central Council Calls for Suspension of Recognition of Israel
The Central Council of the PLO has called for the suspension of recognition of Israel and a halt to security cooperation in response to Trump's…
Israeli Officials React to Mahmoud Abbas's Statements Against the U.S.
Israeli officials have sharply criticized Mahmoud Abbas's recent statements against the U.S. following his condemnation of the U.S. peace plan and Trump's tweets regarding financial…
Donald Trump Cancels His Upcoming Trip to London
Donald Trump has canceled his upcoming trip to London, citing criticism of the new US embassy's location and cost. The British government linked the cancellation…
Trump Threatens to Cut Financial Support for Palestinian Authority
Donald Trump has threatened to cut U.S. financial aid to the Palestinian Authority, citing a lack of willingness from Palestinian officials to engage in peace…