Trump, North Korea and Iran
President Donald Trump has stunned allies and adversaries alike by accepting North Korean President Kim Jong-un’s invitation to meet with him in May to discuss…
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Turkey rejects Egypt’s statement on Afrin operation
Turkey on March 20 rejected the Egyptian Foreign Ministry’s statement on “Operation Olive Branch” in Afrin region. In a written statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry…
Why Israel is stuck with Hamas
Hamas, the anti-Israel Palestinian faction that rules the Gaza known for its terrorist attacks on Israel—is on the ropes. Although the violent back-and-forth with Israel goes on,…
Syria monitors: IS militants seize Damascus neighborhood
BEIRUT – A Syrian war monitoring group says Islamic State militants have captured a largely vacant neighborhood in Damascus following intense fighting with pro-government forces….
Trump Attacks Iranian Government in Nowruz Holiday Message
President Donald Trump used the annual presidential statement marking the Persian holiday of Nowruz to criticize Iran’s government and military leaders with sharp-tongued language rarely…
OPINION: Reflections on Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the US
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud begins a visit to the United States today. He is reported to be planning stops in several…
DoD Spokesman Urges Focus on Humanitarian Issues, Defeating ISIS in Syria
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2018 — As the Syrian Democratic Forces continue to develop their defensive positions against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in…
Azerbaijan proposes to hold OPEC+ conference in Baku
Azerbaijan has proposed to hold the OPEC+ conference in Baku, OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo said at a press conference in Azerbaijan’s capital March 19….
We ignore these Iraq War lessons at our peril
On March 20, 15 years ago, the United States invaded Iraq. The goal was to eliminate an aggressive dictatorship that had attacked its neighbors and…
The Oil Major That Won’t Leave Iran
Total will seek a waiver if the United States goes through with President Trump’s threat to reimpose sanctions against Iran, CEO Patrick Pouyanne said. “If…