Russia retaliates against US exit from INF treaty
On the same day the U.S. announced it would withdraw from a Cold War era…read more→
Treasury official, global institution critic nominated to lead World Bank
President Trump announced Wednesday the nomination of David Malpass to lead the World Bank, replacing Jim Yong…read more→
DOJ charges Chinese telecom Huawei for industrial espionage, evading Iran sanctions
Acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker announced Monday the DOJ has indicted Huawei on charges the…read more→
US, Taliban negotiators reach tentative deal to bring peace to Afghanistan
In what could bring an end to nearly two decades of fighting in Afghanistan, negotiators…read more→
Venezuela crisis intensifies as US, Europe support Guaido’s takeover of presidency
As the crisis in Venezuela continues to spiral downward, the White House has recognized opposition…read more→
UK’s May offers amendments to Brexit deal as internal negotiations continue
UPDATE — 1/30, 12:31 p.m. EST: U.K.’s Parliament approved two virtually contradictory measures regarding Brexit Tuesday,…read more→
Venezuela National Assembly leader names himself president, replacing Maduro
UPDATE 2 — 1/24, 8:59 a.m. EST: Following U.S. announcing support for the newly self-proclaimed president…read more→
US leaders meet with North Korea envoy, schedule next Trump-Kim summit
A top North Korean official traveled to Washington, D.C., Thursday for meetings with Secretary of…read more→
Uncertainty looms after Brexit defeat in UK’s Parliament
UPDATE — 2:17 p.m. EST: British Prime Minister Theresa May won a vote of “confidence” in…read more→
Bolton says Syria withdrawal has conditions as Pompeo promises expulsion of Iranian troops
Three weeks after President Trump announced U.S. forces would be removed from Syria, National Security…read more→
Judge orders North Korea to pay $500M for Otto Warmbier’s death
In a symbolic victory in late December, a federal judge ordered the government of North…read more→
Senate passes resolution calling to end support for Saudis in Yemen civil war
In a rebuke of the White House’s Middle East policy, the U.S. Senate has voted…read more→
Interpol ignores Russia, picks South Korean to lead agency
Interpol, the world’s largest police organization, chose its next leader at its annual meeting in…read more→
DOJ secretly charges Julian Assange likely for 2016 DNC email hack
An apparent error in a separate criminal complaint filed by attorneys with the Department of…read more→
UK, EU strike draft terms for Brexit deal, politicians pessimistic
UPDATE — 11/15, 9:12 a.m. EST: Prime Minister Theresa May announced Wednesday evening in London just…read more→
North Korea continuing to develop ballistic missiles despite pledge to denuclearize
North Korea is continuing to develop its nuclear missile program in a web of secret…read more→
UN documents ISIS mass graves in Iraq
Months after the last Islamic State (ISIS) banner fell in Iraq, over 200 mass graves…read more→
With exemptions, White House to reimpose pre-2015 Iran sanctions
UPDATE — 11/5, 9:35 a.m. EST: The U.S. State Department exempted eight countries from Iran sanctions…read more→
Facing rebellion, Germany’s Angela Merkel will step down as chancellor at end of term
In a earthquake decision Monday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced she would relinquish the chairwoman…read more→
Brazil turns right, elects Jair Bolsonaro president
Former army officer Jair Bolsonaro secured a victory in the Brazilian presidential run-off election Sunday,…read more→
North, South Korea, UN agree to remove military structures, weapons from DMZ
In a move signaling a further reduction of tension and the building of trust on…read more→
Trump threatens arms race after signaling withdrawal from nuclear agreement with Russia
UPDATE 2 — 8:50 p.m. EDT: Following a meeting with President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin…read more→
Following charges of personal abuse, British Commons speaker to depart in 2019
John Bercow, the speaker of the U.K.’s House of Commons, is expected to step down…read more→
Interpol’s president quits following announcement of corruption investigation by China
UPDATE — 10/7, 8:45 p.m. EDT: Interpol president, Meng Hongwei, resigned Sunday following an announcement by…read more→
EU, Russia, China approve payment method to bypass US sanctions
In a snub to the U.S. from some of its closest European allies, the foreign…read more→
After release, Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny imprisoned again in Moscow
One month after being sent to jail for trespassing over laws governing public assembly, Russian…read more→
Aiming at Kremlin election meddling, US hits Beijing with sanctions
The State Department has imposed sanctions on a central department within the Chinese Ministry of…read more→
Scores killed in militant group’s attack on Iran military parade as Tehran blames US
In the largest terror attack to strike Iran since the June 2017 ISIS raid on…read more→
Japan PM Shinzo Abe returned to lead Liberal Democratic Party
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was reelected Thursday to another three-year term as head of…read more→
Documents reveal WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange sought refuge in Russia
Two years prior to obtaining diplomatic shelter in Ecuador’s London Embassy, Julian Assange applied for…read more→
US ratchets up drone strikes in northern Africa
In a reversal of Obama-era policy, the White House has reportedly authorized the CIA to expand…read more→
Russia begins largest war games since Cold War alongside China
Russia kicked off its largest military exercises in decades alongside troops from China on Tuesday,…read more→
Trump shutters PLO’s Washington office; Bolton blasts International Criminal Court
The U.S. State Department announced Monday the mission office of Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Washington,…read more→
Leading Brazilian presidential contender Jair Bolsonaro stabbed during rally
Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing populist presidential candidate in Brazil was stabbed in the stomach Thursday…read more→
UK charges 2 Russians in nerve agent poisoning case
The United Kingdom’s Crown Prosecution Service has charged two Russians for their involvement in the…read more→
Right-wing populist Swedish Democrats poised to gain in general elections
UPDATE — 9/9, 2:42 p.m. EDT: Exit polls in Sweden show the right-wing populist Democrats will…read more→
New Zealand bans most foreign ownership of homes
The New Zealand Parliament approved a new law on Wednesday, Aug. 15, banning the sale…read more→
Blackwater’s Erik Prince seeking White House approval to privatize Afghan war
A plan devised by former Blackwater CEO Erik Prince to privatize the 15-year-old war in…read more→
‘Snap-back’ sanctions imposed on Tehran by US; Iranian president responds
Ninety days following the U.S. withdrawing from the landmark Obama-era Iran nuclear agreement, President Trump…read more→
Venezuela’s Maduro escapes alleged assassination attempt; 6 arrested
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has escaped an attempted assassination carried out by explosive-laden drones as he presided…read more→
Trump tells Tehran he will meet with Iranian leaders; Iran declines to talk
President Trump told reporters Monday he is willing to meet face to face with Iranian…read more→
White House to move forward with Arab NATO alliance
The White House is moving forward with a plan to establish a Middle Eastern political…read more→
White House: Trump ‘open’ to invitation to meet Putin in Russia
Days after a White House invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Washington, D.C.,…read more→
Israel downs Syrian warplane over Golan Heights
UPDATE — 7/27, 1:53 p.m. EDT: Syrian government forces have regained control of Quneitra and Daraa provinces…read more→
Israeli forces retaliate against Gaza; fragile truce goes into effect
The Israeli military launched dozens of retaliatory strikes into the Gaza Strip after Palestinian gunmen…read more→