NATO’s ‘free-rider problem’: Macron wants independent Europe, but ‘it’s not something he can change JUST LIKE THAT’ By calling NATO brain-dead and criticizing the US’ role in the alliance, Emmanuel Macron has shown a desire for European military independence but the political reality works against his will, analyst John Laughland told RT. 08.11.2019 05:58:26
‘Step in the wrong direction’: US fumes as Iran expands uranium enrichment beyond nuclear deal limits Washington is up in arms over Tehran’s decision to further scale back its commitments under the same nuclear deal that the US singlehandedly demolished last year, accusing Iran of “extorting” the international community. 06.11.2019 06:06:16
Iran's Foreign Minister Will Send Letter to UN Chief on Tehran's Hormuz Peace Initiative Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will send a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regarding the so-called Hormuz peace initiative proposed by Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. 02.11.2019 18:24:00
US Official Claims Russia Exploits Countries’ Security Requirements with S-400 Assistant Secretary of State for Political Military Affairs Clarke Cooper suggested on Thursday that Russia and China exploit other countries’ security requirements, calling the US the defence partner of choice. 01.11.2019 06:10:31
Plan B: UK govt launches Yellowhammer op as ministers prepare for potential no-deal Brexit Ministers are insisting that the UK will leave the European Union by the current Brexit deadline of October 31, despite the government being forced by parliament to ask the bloc for an extension. 20.10.2019 13:49:02
Turkey to halt military operation against Kurds in N. Syria, ceasefire will last for 120 hours Turkey has agreed to temporarily halt its military operation against Syria’s Kurdish-led militias, allowing them to withdraw from the country’s border, US Vice President Mike Pence said during a visit to Ankara. 18.10.2019 06:40:59
'Don't Be a Fool!': Trump in Newly Released Letter Urges Erdogan Against Syria Offensive A transcript of a letter that was sent from US President Donald Trump to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been circulating all over Twitter Wednesday, and users are having a lot of fun with it. 17.10.2019 05:52:08
Trump Calls on Erdogan to Stop Syria Offensive, Sends Delegation to Turkey - Pence US President Donald Trump has called on his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stop the operation in northern Syria and has directed US Vice President Mike Pence to head to Turkey for negotiations, Pence told reporters. 15.10.2019 06:32:16
Putin Hopes There Will Be No New Cold War, Says Russia Won't Be Dragged Into Another Arms Race The Russian president met with representatives of several Arab-language media outlets to discuss a variety of issues: from the situation in the Middle East region and attacks on oil facilities and tankers there to bilateral ties between the US and Russia. 13.10.2019 17:33:06
Kremlin Reveals Where Vladimir Putin Went Ahead of His Birthday The Russian president, who turns 67 on 7 October, is going to celebrate the date with his family and close ones in the countryside, his spokesman Dmitry Peskov revealed. 06.10.2019 11:11:00
New Deal or No-Deal Brexit: Unstoppable UK PM Boris Johnson Disregards EU and Court Order The court documents released on Friday suggest that the Prime Minister agreed that he should ask the European Union for another delay if no deal is struck by 19 October. 05.10.2019 11:42:53
Dems publish Trump administration officials’ texts in Ukrainegate impeachment frenzy Several top Democrats have released text messages between US officials which they claim expose the Trump administration’s drive to ‘coerce’ the Ukrainian government to target Joe Biden, for purely political reasons obviously. 04.10.2019 06:30:29
8 more EU countries join sanctions-circumventing exchange INSTEX to trade with Iran – EU high representative’s aide Eight EU countries have joined INSTEX, the mechanism set up to trade with Iran while circumventing US sanctions, and another two are set to follow, according to an aide to EU High Representative Federica Mogherini. 01.10.2019 06:51:54
Pompeo Subpoenaed by Democrat-Led House Amid Impeachment Inquiry, Called to Report Within Week The US president’s July conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart has prompted what is considered to be the most significant attempt by the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives to launch an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump, based on claims of a “betrayal” of US national security. 28.09.2019 18:07:22
Russian FM Lavrov Raises Issue of UN HQ Location After UNGA Visa Scandal In light of a US refusal to issue visas to a part of the Russian delegation traveling to participate in various activities of the UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested that the time had come to raise the question of the location of the UN headquarters. 26.09.2019 06:12:52
Pelosi announces IMPEACHMENT inquiry over Ukraine call, Trump says it will help him win elections President Donald Trump has called a looming impeachment inquiry against him a “positive,” saying it will help him “win the election. 25.09.2019 06:05:14
Following US steps? Boris Johnson calls for ‘new’ Iran nuclear deal, but Tehran says first comply with old one British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called for a “new” nuclear deal with Iran, winning approval from US President Donald Trump but raising questions if London will now follow Washington in abandoning the existing agreement. 24.09.2019 08:44:51
Netanyahu Won Majority of Votes to Head New Israeli Government – Reports On Sunday, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin began two-day consultations with elected parties to pick a politician with the best chance of forming a coalition government. 23.09.2019 13:36:30
Pentagon Says Has Plan of Defeating Air Defence System of Russia’s Kaliningrad Region The Pentagon has developed a plan of defeating the air defence system of the Russian westernmost enclave, the Kaliningrad Region, in case of Moscow’s possible aggression, Commander of the US Air Forces in Europe and Africa, Gen. 20.09.2019 06:00:55
Pompeo Says Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities Was 'Act of War' by Iran US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said the attacks on two oil refineries in Saudi Arabia were "an Iranian attack" that was an "act of war. 19.09.2019 05:43:06
Israeli election suspense: Even if Netanyahu beats Gantz, forming coalition would be challenging Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is yet to see if his promises of annexing more land and undermining the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, were enough to attract enough votes to continue a decade in power. 18.09.2019 05:35:22
‘Maximum lies’: Iran rejects US’ claim it attacked Saudi oil facilities, warns it’s ready for war Iran has rebuffed US accusations of launching a drone attacks that cut Saudi Arabia’s oil output in half. 16.09.2019 08:01:12
'Unprecedented': Pompeo Accuses Iran of Drone Attacks Against Saudi Oil Facilities US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday blamed Iran for recent drone attacks on Saudi Aramco's oil fields. 14.09.2019 09:58:00
Remember how France denied Moscow Mistrals over Ukraine? Now Russia ‘to make own carriers IN CRIMEA’ Paris refused to sell helicopter carriers to Russia after its reunification with Crimea. 13.09.2019 05:28:18
Netanyahu Says He Expects the US to Stay 'Very, Very Tough' on Iran After Bolton’s Exit On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump fired his National Security Advisor John Bolton, although the Trump appointee claims the resignation was voluntary. 12.09.2019 05:36:42
