Iran announces deadline for Europe to salvage nuclear deal

posted in: European Union, News

Tehran says EU mechanisms must be in place before US sanctions take effect. Miguel Arias Canete (L), European Union Energy Commissioner, during a meeting with Iranian officials in the capital Tehran on May 19, 2018. Iran said it would wait to … Read More

US envoy to Israel: Evangelical Christians firmer Israel backers than many Jews

posted in: Israel, News

As David Friedman hails their ‘fervor and devotion’ in NY Times interview, his counterpart Ron Dermer calls devout Christians the ‘backbone’ of US support for Israel. Israel’s Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer, United States Ambassador to Israel David … Read More

Want to understand why Trump keeps winning? Look at Democratic hysteria

If you want to understand why Donald Trump is president today (and why he could very well win a second term), look to the Democrats’ hysterical response to two of Trump’s major foreign policy achievements over the past week. Last … Read More

President says ‘we’ll have to see’ if summit with North Korea’s Kim still on

This column provides a daily update on key presidential actions as well as comments, whether spoken aloud or on Twitter, by President Trump. Like the stock market, the deadline for Trump Today action is 4 p.m. Eastern Time, even as … Read More

US, China still ‘very far apart’ on trade: ambassador Terry Branstad

US envoy Terry Branstad’s comments come as Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He arrives in Washington on Tuesday for more talks aimed at averting a trade war. The United States wants China to give a timetable on how it will open up … Read More

Israel says three ‘armed terrorists’ among 52 reported dead in Gaza border clashes

posted in: Israel, News

At least three of the 52 Palestinians reportedly killed Monday in clashes ahead of the Jerusalem opening of the U.S. Embassy to Israel were “armed terrorists” caught trying to plant a bomb near the Gaza border fence, Israel’s military said. … Read More

U.S. officials offer economic aid, security assurances if North Korea eliminates nuclear program

posted in: Far East, News

  U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha arrive at a joint news conference at the State Department on Friday. ((Mandel Ngan / AFP/Getty Images)) The U.S. is prepared to quickly lift sanctions on … Read More

World War 3: ‘NEW ERA’ of Russian aggression says ex-general, after warplanes intercepted

posted in: News, Russia

RUSSIAN attempts to intimidate America and its allies have become a routine feature of international politics, a former general has claimed, after Russian bombers flying close to the Alaskan coast sparked World War 3 fears. The world has entered a … Read More

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