U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade prepare to board a plane prior to an air operation at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 24, 2020. Spc. Ryan Lucas | U.S. Army photo WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump selected an option to withdraw US …
Read More »Pompeo pressures Iran arms embargo at UN, Russia says US kneels on Iran’s neck
NEW YORK (Reuters) – United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pressured the UN Security Council on Tuesday to extend an arms embargo on Iran before it expires in October, prompting Russia to criticize the Washington’s policy towards Tehran as “putting a knee” in the country. neck. FILE PHOTO: United …
Read More »India reportedly weighs Huawei 5G ban amid tensions with China
In this photo illustration, the Huawei logo and Chinese flag are seen on an Android mobile phone. Omar Marques | LightRocket | fake pictures Huawei could be banned from participating in the launch of India’s 5G network, just a few months after it was given the green light to participate …
Read More »Democrats criticize Trump after White House reported on Russian rewards
House Democrats emerged from a closed-door briefing at the White House on Tuesday, which reacted to President Donald Trump’s response to reports that Russia paid rewards to Taliban-linked militants in Afghanistan for attacking and kill American troops. “The president publicly called this a hoax. Nothing in the briefing we just …
Read More »United States begins cutting Hong Kong’s special status due to security law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States began eliminating Hong Kong’s special status under US law on Monday, halting defense exports and restricting territory access to high-tech products as China prepares Hong Kong’s new security legislation . FILE PHOTO: United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gives a press conference on …
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