In Japan, Trump pushes a hard line on trade — and a soft line on North Korea
Summary On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump began his state visit to Japan, where he will meet with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the …
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Afghan Forces Hit With Wave of Attacks on Eve of Taliban Talks
Summary The day before the talks between Afghan politicians and Taliban leaders in Moscow there were more than 40 people killed in Afghanistan. Afghan politicians …
Iraq’s Supreme Leader says Tehran will not negotiate with U.S.
Summary After President Hassan Rouhani hinted at the possibility of talks with the United States if sanctions were lifted, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei …
Sudan Security Forces Open Fire at Protest Site
Summary On Monday, Sudanese security forces in Khartoum killed approximately 13 and injured over 200 pro-democracy protesters. Videos from the scene posted on social …
U.S. to sell 34 surveillance drones to allies in South China Sea region
Summary Trump Administration has started actions on a surveillance drone sale to four of her allies in the South China Sea region. Defense Secretary Patrick …
Pompeo to hold talks on Iran in Brussels en route to Russia
Summary Despite canceling his trip to Russia, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Sochi …
Ukraine’s Comedian President Takes Office, Says He’s Dissolving Parliament
Summary Ukraine’s new president as of Monday, comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy made his campaign promise by immediately dissolving the parliament after his swearing in. Quoting former …
U.S. Navy again sails through Taiwan Strait, angering China
Summary During contentious times between the United States and China, the U.S. sent two Navy ships through the Taiwan Strait, angering China. Reasons for …
Republican, Democratic senators seek to block Trump Saudi arms sales
Summary The Republican and Democratic parties are working together to try to prevent President Donald Trump from completing a plan to sell $8 billion …
Thailand’s junta chief elected as country’s next prime minister
Summary Thailand’s upper and lower houses of Parliament have elected Prayut Chan-o-cha, the military junta chief, as their new prime minister. Controversy surrounds the …