December 2014
Obama: The Return of North Korea to the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism is Under Consideration
President Obama announced that the U.S. is considering re-listing North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism following a cyber attack on Sony Pictures. The…
White House Does Not Rule Out Raul Castro's Visit to the U.S.
The White House has not ruled out the possibility of Raul Castro visiting the U.S. following the announcement of normalized relations between the U.S. and…
Significant Events in US-Cuba Relations After the 1959 Revolution
The US and Cuba announced their readiness to normalize diplomatic relations after decades of hostility, marking a significant shift in their relationship. This decision comes…
The U.S. Seeks to Resume Diplomatic Relations with Cuba
The U.S. is moving towards resuming diplomatic relations with Cuba following the release of Alan Gross, a U.S. citizen imprisoned there. President Obama is expected…
The U.S. Strongly Condemns Taliban Attack on School in Peshawar
The Taliban launched a deadly attack on a military-run school in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing over 130 people, primarily students. U.S. President Barack Obama condemned the…
Dick Cheney: George Bush Was Aware of CIA Interrogation Details
Dick Cheney asserts that George W. Bush was aware of the CIA's torture methods on terrorism suspects, contradicting claims of ignorance. The Senate report reveals…
Alert at U.S. Embassies Ahead of Senate Committee Report Release
The U.S. is bracing for potential security threats ahead of the release of a Senate report detailing harsh interrogation methods used by the CIA post-9/11.…
Obama: Washington Will Continue Efforts for Nuclear Agreement with Iran
President Obama reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to pursuing a nuclear agreement with Iran while expressing uncertainty about Iran's willingness to negotiate. This comes amid extended…
Ashton Carter Nominated as U.S. Secretary of Defense
President Obama has nominated Ashton Carter as the new Secretary of Defense, succeeding Chuck Hagel. Carter, currently the Deputy Secretary of Defense, is expected to…