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 »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 …
Read More »Man arrested for fatal Kentucky park shooting at center of protests
(Reuters) – Police arrested a man during a weekend shooting that killed a person in a park in Louisville, Kentucky, which has become a center of protest against the police murder of a black woman in her home in march. Police cordoned off the area after a fatal shooting at …
Read More »UK chief official steps down as Johnson’s adviser seeks change
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s top official has resigned on Sunday after reports of clashes with Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s top political adviser, part of what is expected to be a broader shake-up of officials at the center of power. . FILE PHOTO: Britain’s national security adviser Mark Sedwill speaks at …
Read More »China to impose visa restrictions on US individuals over Hong Kong
FILE PHOTO: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian attends a press conference in Beijing, China, April 8, 2020. REUTERS / Carlos Garcia Rawlins BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing said on Monday it will impose visa restrictions on US individuals with “egregious conduct” in matters related to Hong Kong, reflecting US sanctions …
Read More »