March 2019
U.S. Halts Aid to Three Central American Countries Due to Migrants
The Trump administration is cutting aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras due to their failure to curb illegal migration to the U.S. This decision…
Barham Salih: There is a Public Consensus on the Presence of American Forces in Iraq
Iraqi President Barham Salih affirmed a public consensus on the necessity of American forces in Iraq, contingent on their role in combating ISIS. This statement…
Trump's Veto Not Overturned in U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives failed to overturn President Trump's veto on his national emergency declaration for border wall funding, allowing him to access federal…
Pompeo Congratulates 'U.S. Army, Syrian Democratic Forces, and Coalition' Following ISIS Defeat
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo congratulated the U.S. military and Syrian Democratic Forces for liberating Iraq and Syria from ISIS. The announcement follows President…
The Death Toll from the Tigris River Incident Rises to at Least 92
A tragic incident occurred when a passenger boat capsized on the Tigris River, resulting in at least 92 deaths, including many women and children. Iraqi…
The U.S. May Refuse to Deliver F-35 Fighters to Turkey
The U.S. is considering halting the delivery of F-35 fighters to Turkey due to Ankara's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system, which the…
Full Text of Donald Trump's Message for Nowruz 1398
Donald Trump issued a Nowruz message expressing solidarity with the Iranian people, highlighting their struggles under the current regime. He emphasized the importance of freedom…
Trump Vetoes US Congress Bill on Emergency Status
President Trump vetoed a congressional bill aimed at revoking the emergency status at the southern US border. This decision follows a Senate vote where Republicans…
Investigation Begins into Ethiopian Airlines Plane Crash in France
An Ethiopian Airlines plane crash in France has led to investigations starting on March 15, with 157 fatalities reported. The incident has caused global concern…
U.S. Senate Rejects Emergency Status for Border Wall Construction
The U.S. Senate voted to end the emergency status declared by President Trump for border wall construction, with 12 Republican senators joining Democrats in the…
Over 1500 ISIS Militants Surrendered in Syria
Over 1500 ISIS militants and their families surrendered to the Syrian Democratic Forces in Baghouz, marking a significant step towards the end of ISIS's territorial…
Mullah Omar, the Deceased Leader of the Taliban, Lived Near a U.S. Military Base
Bette Dam's new book reveals that Mullah Mohammad Omar, the late Taliban leader, lived near a U.S. military base in Afghanistan rather than in Pakistan…
Nationwide Power Outage in Venezuela Enters Its Fourth Day
Venezuela is experiencing its fourth consecutive day of a nationwide power outage, with President Nicolás Maduro blaming the U.S. for cyber attacks while experts cite…
John Bolton: Trump Welcomes Further Negotiations with North Korea
John Bolton announced that Trump is open to further negotiations with North Korea regarding denuclearization but would be disappointed by reports of missile activity. South…
Suicide Attacks in Jalalabad, Afghanistan Leave at Least 17 Dead
A suicide attack in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, has resulted in at least 17 deaths, primarily among construction workers. The Taliban and ISIS are active in the…
Trump: The U.S. Will End Trade Exemptions for India
Donald Trump announced plans to revoke trade exemptions for India, citing insufficient market access guarantees during negotiations. This move could significantly impact U.S.-India trade relations,…
Opposing Senators Likely to Achieve Sufficient Votes Against Emergency Declaration at the Mexico Border
The U.S. Senate is likely to gather enough votes to oppose President Trump's emergency declaration for funding the border wall, with Republican Senator Rand Paul…
The Beginning of a Decisive Battle of US-Supported Forces Against the Last Positions of ISIS in Syria
US-supported forces have begun a decisive battle against the last ISIS positions in Syria, coinciding with a deadly attack by al-Qaeda-aligned militants that killed Syrian…
The United States Imposes New Sanctions on Venezuelan Officials
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on six Venezuelan officials for blocking humanitarian aid, amid a severe economic crisis in Venezuela. Nicolás Maduro's regime is…
Taliban Attack on Military Base in Helmand Province of Afghanistan 'Repelled'
The Taliban launched an attack on the Shorab military base in Helmand, Afghanistan, which was repelled by Afghan forces with some casualties reported. The attack…