Boris Johnson wins race to be Tory leader and Prime Minister
Summary Boris Johnson has been elected new Conservative leader and will become the next UK prime minister. After his victory, Johnson claimed that he …
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Iran Claims to Have Arrested and Sentenced to Death U.S. Spies
Summary An unnamed Iranian official describing himself as the Director of Counterespionage within the Intelligence Ministry announced on Monday the arrest of 17 …
Putin opponent sent back to jail after suspected poisoning
Summary A political opponent of Vladimir Putin, Alexei Navalny had been serving a 30-day jail sentence for an “unsanctioned protest” when he was moved …
As tensions mount, China stop issuing visas for mainlanders to travel to Taiwan
Summary China has decided to stop issuing visas to individuals wanting to visit Taiwan. However, there is a difference between visas to individuals and …
Britain says it fended off Iranian attempt to block its oil tanker
Summary Iranian vessels attempted to block a British tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz but stopped after being faced with a Royal Navy …
Iran rejects suggestion its missile programme is negotiable
Summary Iran claims that an interview with their Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was mischaracterized to suggest that the country is willing to negotiate …
North Korea says nuclear talks at risk if U.S.-South Korea exercises go ahead
Summary President Donald Trump made promises to North Korea regarding practicing military exercises with South Korea. Now that exercises between South Korea and the …
China and US court ASEAN members to strengthen Indo-Pacific ties as trade war enters 2nd year
Summary As the trade war between the US and China enters a second year, both nations are trying to strengthen ties with allies and …
Trump condemns white supremacy after El Paso mass shooting
Summary Last weekend saw two mass shootings in the United States just hours apart. 22 people were killed in a Walmart in El Paso, …
Turkey, U.S. agree to form joint operation center for Syria safe zone
Summary Turkey and the United States have agreed to establish a joint operation center in Turkey to establish a safe zone in Syria in …