September 2017
Trump Heads to Asia in Effort to Increase Pressure on North Korea
Donald Trump is traveling to East Asia to strengthen international pressure on North Korea regarding its nuclear and missile programs. His itinerary includes meetings with…
Turkey Halts Training of Kurdish Peshmerga in Response to Iraqi Kurdistan Independence Referendum
Turkey has halted training for Kurdish Peshmerga forces in northern Iraq due to the independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan, fearing it may incite separatism among…
Vladimir Putin: Russia Has Destroyed Its Last Chemical Weapons
Vladimir Putin announced the destruction of Russia's last chemical weapons, calling it a historic event and criticizing the U.S. for delays in its own chemical…
Rouhani Responds Negatively to Kurdish Independence Referendum in Iraq for the Third Time
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has reiterated his opposition to the Kurdish independence referendum in Iraq, emphasizing the importance of Iraq's territorial integrity. This stance reflects…
Crisis in Korea; Naval Exercises by China and Russia, Military Drills by the US, South Korea, and Japan
China and Russia are conducting naval military exercises near North Korea amid rising tensions following North Korea's nuclear tests. Concurrently, the US, South Korea, and…
Meeting of Russian and American Foreign Ministers Ahead of UN Gathering
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met to discuss key geopolitical issues, including Syria and Ukraine, ahead of the…
UN Secretary-General Condemns North Korea's Missile Test
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned North Korea's recent missile test, calling it a serious violation of UN resolutions. The missile, which flew over Japan, raises…
Israeli Officials Assess Iran's Annual Aid to Hezbollah Has Quadrupled
Israeli officials report that Iran has significantly increased its annual financial aid to Hezbollah from $200 million to $830 million, alongside additional spending in Iraq,…
Turkey Signs Contract to Purchase S-400 Missile System from Russia
Turkey has signed a contract to purchase the S-400 missile defense system from Russia, raising concerns in the West, particularly from NATO allies. This deal…
Trump: Military Option Not the First Choice for the U.S. Against North Korea
Donald Trump reiterated that the U.S. will not tolerate further actions from North Korea but emphasized that military action is not the first choice. Key…
Trump: Military action against North Korea is not America's first option
Donald Trump stated that military action against North Korea is not the first option for the U.S. during discussions with global leaders, emphasizing the need…
White House: Now is not the time to focus excessively on negotiations with North Korea
The White House has shifted its focus away from negotiations with North Korea, emphasizing denuclearization and the protection of U.S. citizens. North Korea's ambassador claims…
Putin: Intensifying Sanctions Against North Korea Will Have Negative Consequences
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized U.S. calls for intensified sanctions against North Korea, stating they would have negative effects and could lead to global disaster.…
The U.S. Will Prepare a Resolution on North Korea for Voting
The U.S. plans to introduce a resolution at the UN Security Council regarding North Korea's recent nuclear tests, emphasizing the need for stronger sanctions. Nikki…
Kremlin: Putin Has No Plans for Direct Dialogue with North Korean Leader
Vladimir Putin condemned North Korea's hydrogen bomb test during talks with China and Japan but has no plans for direct dialogue with North Korea. The…
The U.S. Orders Closure of Russian Consulate in San Francisco
The U.S. has ordered the closure of the Russian consulate in San Francisco and two offices in Washington D.C. and New York in retaliation for…