February 2019
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Measure Against Emergency Declaration for Border Wall Construction
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to block President Trump's emergency declaration for border wall construction, which now heads to the Senate. This…
Zalmay Khalilzad and Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Meet in Qatar
Zalmay Khalilzad and Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar met in Qatar to discuss the Afghan peace process, marking a significant diplomatic engagement. Baradar's recent release from…
Statements from US Officials Ahead of the Second Round of Trump-Kim Negotiations
US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are set to meet for the second time in Vietnam on February 27-28, with expectations…
Escalating Tensions at the Venezuela Border; Opposition Leader to Meet with Trump’s Vice President
Juan Guaidó, the Venezuelan opposition leader, is set to meet with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence amid escalating tensions at the Venezuelan borders. The U.S.…
Preventing Foreign Aid from Entering Venezuela; Army Kills One at Brazil Border
Venezuelan armed forces killed one person at the Brazil border while attempting to block foreign aid from entering the country, amidst rising tensions following Juan…
Pompeo Expresses Hope for Results from Second Meeting of US and North Korean Leaders in Vietnam
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed optimism about the upcoming summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam, hoping…
Afghanistan Summons Pakistani Ambassador
Afghanistan summoned the Pakistani ambassador over his comments linking Pakistan-India tensions to the Afghan peace process. The U.S. has urged Pakistan to address the recent…
Concerns in Afghanistan Over Women's Absence in Talks with Taliban
Concerns have been raised regarding the absence of women in U.S.-Taliban peace negotiations in Afghanistan, as highlighted by Habiba Sarabi of the High Peace Council.…
Trump Warns Venezuelan Military About Continued Support for Maduro
Donald Trump warned the Venezuelan military that their continued support for Nicolas Maduro jeopardizes their future, urging them to support opposition leader Juan Guaido instead.…
Trump Calls for Ilhan Omar's Resignation from U.S. Congress
Donald Trump has called for the resignation of Ilhan Omar from Congress after her comments about AIPAC and financial influence on Congress members, which were…
Russia Considers Temporary Disconnection from the Global Internet
Russian officials are exploring a temporary disconnection from the global internet as part of a cyber defense strategy, following warnings from the U.S. about cyber…
Pompeo Warns Allies About Using Equipment from Chinese Company Huawei
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned allies against using Huawei's communication equipment, citing security risks and potential espionage. This visit to Hungary, Slovakia, and…
Slow Progress in the 'Final Assault' Against ISIS in Eastern Syria
Syrian Democratic Forces, backed by the U.S., have launched a delayed final assault on ISIS positions in eastern Syria, focusing on the village of Baghouz…
Trump Says Complete Defeat of ISIS Likely to Be Announced Next Week
President Trump announced that a complete defeat of ISIS is likely to be declared next week, citing significant territorial losses for the group in Syria…
U.S. Senate Passes Bill Against Israel Boycott Movement
The U.S. Senate passed a bill to sanction supporters of the BDS movement against Israel, with strong Republican support and opposition from some Democrats. The…
Zarif's Reaction to Trump's Attack on the Iranian Government in Annual Congressional Speech
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's critical remarks about Iran during his annual congressional address, highlighting U.S. support for…
France Conducts Nuclear Drill
France conducted a nuclear drill to enhance its preparedness against potential nuclear attacks amid rising tensions between Russia and the U.S. The drill involved a…
Afghanistan's Executive Chief: Taliban Seeks Return to Terror Emirate
Abdullah Abdullah, Afghanistan's Executive Chief, criticizes the Taliban for refusing to engage in dialogue with the government, claiming they aim to restore a terror regime.…
Barham Salih: The U.S. Did Not Seek Permission from Iraq to Monitor Iran
Iraqi President Barham Salih stated that the U.S. did not seek permission to monitor Iran from Iraq, emphasizing that U.S. forces should focus on their…
The U.S. Sends 3,750 More Troops to the Mexico Border
The U.S. is deploying an additional 3,750 troops to the Mexico border to support border security amid concerns about a caravan of refugees. This move,…
Guaidó and the White House Urge Venezuelan Military to Withdraw Support for Maduro
Juan Guaidó and U.S. officials are urging the Venezuelan military to stop supporting President Nicolás Maduro following a general's call for military members to join…