January 2018
The U.S. Places Ismail Haniyeh on Its Terrorist Blacklist
The U.S. has added Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, to its terrorist blacklist and imposed sanctions, citing his connections to armed struggles against civilians…
Reduction of U.S. Aid to the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Affairs
The U.S. is withholding $65 million in aid to the UN agency for Palestinians while providing $60 million to prevent budget shortages in essential services.…
Trump says he is willing to have a phone conversation with North Korean leader
Donald Trump has expressed willingness to engage in phone talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un if conditions allow, while hoping for positive outcomes from…
UN Calls for Investigation into Deaths and Respect for Rights of Detainees in Protests
The UN has called for an investigation into the treatment of detainees during recent protests in Iran, where at least 1,700 individuals have been arrested.…
China Limits Trade with North Korea in Line with UN Sanctions
China has announced restrictions on oil exports to North Korea in line with UN sanctions, marking a significant shift in its trade policy despite being…
Pakistan Calls US Suspension of Aid 'Counterproductive'
Pakistan criticized the US decision to suspend aid as counterproductive to counter-terrorism efforts, stating that it undermines cooperation. The US has linked the continuation of…
USA: Victims of the Iranian Government Will Not Be Forgotten
The U.S. government has issued a statement condemning the Iranian government's violence against protesters and expressing support for the Iranian people's demands for reform. At…
North Korean Leader: America Should Accept That We Are a Nuclear Power and Not a Threat
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared that the U.S. must recognize North Korea as a nuclear power, not a threat, while expressing a desire…