U.S. Won’t Renew Sanction Exemptions For Countries Buying Iran’s Oil
Summary On Monday, Trump administration announced that the United States will no longer renew sanction exemptions for those countries that purchase oil from Iran beginning …
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Putin says U.S. guarantees unlikely to prompt North Korea to de-nuclearize
Summary After both Russian and North Korean sides met, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that the likelihood of the United States’ efforts to convince …
Special Report: China’s furtive underwater nukes test
Summary China, known for its expansive and strong land military force, has made leaps and bounds with its sea force. Satellite images have shown …
Brunei Says It Won’t Execute Gays After Protests of Stoning Law
Summary On Sunday, Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced that the country would not execute those found guilty of adultery and gay sex. His announcement …
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 …
U.S. Restrictions on Huawei Expose a High-Tech Achilles’ Heel for China
Summary China is becoming a rival of the United States in high technology but China still heavily relies on American microchips. Last year, China imported …
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 …
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 …