May 2016
U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Ban Purchase of Heavy Water from Iran
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to prohibit the purchase of heavy water from Iran, with 251 representatives in favor and 168 against. This…
Obama Calls the Elimination of Mullah Mansour a 'Significant Step' in the Afghan Peace Process
Barack Obama confirmed the death of Taliban leader Mullah Mansour in a U.S. airstrike, calling it a crucial step towards peace in Afghanistan. The U.S.…
Shooting of an 'Armed Suspect' in the Outer Grounds of the White House
An armed suspect was shot by security forces in the outer grounds of the White House after drawing a weapon near a security checkpoint. The…
U.S. Senate Approves Bill to Sue Saudi Arabia Over 9/11 Attacks
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, despite threats from Riyadh to withdraw significant assets from…
Unprecedented Visit of the U.S. President to Hiroshima
Barack Obama is scheduled to make an unprecedented visit to Hiroshima on May 27, marking the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to the…
North Korean Leader: We Will Use Nuclear Bomb Only If Threatened
Kim Jong-un announced that North Korea would only use nuclear weapons if its territorial integrity is threatened, while expressing a desire to improve relations with…
John Kasich Withdraws from Republican Primary Race
John Kasich has officially withdrawn from the Republican primary race, leaving Donald Trump as the likely sole candidate for the party. This development follows Ted…
Sergey Lavrov: Bashar al-Assad is not a close ally of Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Bashar al-Assad is not a close ally of Russia, contrasting him with Turkey's relationship with the U.S. He…
Ban Ki-moon Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Aleppo
Ban Ki-moon has called for an immediate ceasefire in Aleppo amid escalating violence in Syria. This request follows meetings involving U.S. and Saudi officials, highlighting…