North Korea skewers the US for NUCLEAR WAR exercises and BLACKMAIL NORTH Korea has skewered the US for conducting “nuclear war exercises and blackmail”, the country’s top envoy has stated. Ja Song-nam, in a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, stated that the ongoing military drills by the US […]
Russia, U.S. stalemate over Syria chemical weapons inquiry Russia, U.S. stalemate over Syria chemical weapons inquiry:- Russia said on Monday it was talking to the United States about the U.N. Security Council renewing an international inquiry into chemical weapons attacks in Syria, but Washington countered that Moscow had refused to […]
Fears for Lebanese economy if Saudis impose Qatar-style blockade Fears for Lebanese economy if Saudis impose Qatar-style blockade:- Lebanese politicians and bankers believe Saudi Arabia intends to do to their country what it did to Qatar – corral Arab allies into enforcing an economic blockade unless its demands are met. […]
EU says Hariri must return to Lebanon, warns against Saudi interference EU says Hariri must return to Lebanon, warns against Saudi interference:- The European Union on Monday urged Saad al-Hariri to return to Lebanon, calling on all political forces inside the country to focus on the domestic agenda and warning […]
Top U.S. negotiator arrives in South Korea amid hopes for easing tensions The United States’ top negotiator with North Korea arrived in South Korea on Tuesday, a visit that comes as hopes rise for an easing of tensions on the peninsula in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit […]
Australian citizenship crisis deepens as eighth lawmaker falls Australian citizenship crisis deepens as eighth lawmaker falls:- The citizenship crisis engulfing Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s government deepened on Tuesday as an eighth lawmaker exited parliament and the main opposition party drafted in a high-profile candidate for a key by-election. Turnbull’s […]
Freeport Indonesia closes mine access road again after shooting Freeport Indonesia closes mine access road again after shooting:- The Indonesian unit of Freeport-McMoRan Inc closed the main access road to its giant copper mine in the eastern province of Papua on Tuesday for the second time in three days after […]
Defecting North Korean soldier in critical condition, U.N. investigating Defecting North Korean soldier in critical condition, U.N. investigating:- A North Korean soldier shot while defecting to the South has undergone several surgical procedures and is in a critical condition, South Korea’s government and military said on Tuesday, with doctors expecting […]
Canada’s Trudeau says raised human rights, killings with Philippines Duterte Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said he raised the issue of human rights and extrajudicial killings during a conversation with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who was “receptive” to his comments. Human rights groups had called on leaders at […]
DOJ will consider new special counsel on Clinton Foundation US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has asked senior federal prosecutors to “evaluate certain issues” presented by House Republicans, including alleged ties between the Clinton Foundation and the sale of Uranium One. The Obama-era sale of the Canadian uranium mining company to […]
