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Iran’s nuclear deal

According to the UN watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran is in complete compliance of the nuclear deal. Iran’s current nuclear program involves several..

Spirit of parity

The United States has ordered Russia to shut down its embassy in San Francisco. The nation has also told Russia to close an annex building in New York and Washington.

The US-Pakistan relationship

US is reportedly providing Pakistan with $255 million in military aid. However, these funds are conditional and come with strings attached. US has strived to be on friendly terms..

Next target, Guam

North Korea has announced that the missile it flew over Japan was only a prelude to an attack on US territory Guam. The UN Security Council has unanimously condemned North Korea's..

Australia to help Philippines

Australia is willing to help Philippines in its efforts to fighting ISIS in the country. Over 100 100 security personnel, rebels and civilians have been killed in the ongoing conflict between the..

Europe’s migrant crisis

Leaders of European and African nations held wide-ranging talks to address the migration crisis in Europe. The European countries have agreed to help Chad and Niger with their border..

Going nuclear?

North Korea has fired a missile over northern Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called this an “unprecedented” threat to his country. In July 2017, North Korea successfully..

Iran to “eradicate Israel”?

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel has said that Iran is setting up sites in Syria and Lebanon to produce missiles. Netanyahu has noted that Syria was being turned into..

No Hajj for Qatar

The annual Hajj pilgrimage has de facto been cancelled for Qatari citizens and residents. This is due to the impasse between Qatar and the bloc of nations led by Saudi Arabia.

North Korea tests missiles

According to US military, North Korea has fired three short-range ballistic missiles into the sea. North Korea views the United States as its greatest threat. The distrust is mutual as..

Iran-Saudi to talk

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has announced that delegates from Saudi Arabia and Iran would soon engage in diplomatic talks. Iran and Saudi Arabia have never had friendly..

Iran’s nuclear program

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has announced that it will take Iran just five days to ramp up its uranium enrichment. The comments come in the heels of the US imposing fresh…

South Korea-China trade woes

The unofficial Chinese ban on South Korean exports has significantly hit multiple industries in South Korea. China had earlier condemned South Korea hosting the Thaad defense missile..

Trump’s future in doubt

Senate Majority leader, Mitch McConnell has privately expressed doubts on whether US President Donald Trump will be able to complete his full term. Media reports have confirmed that the relationship…

Fresh sanctions

The United States has imposed new sanctions on 10 companies and six individuals primarily from Russia and China. The nation has accused these entities and individuals of helping..

The “loser superpower”

Russian Senators have publicly deemed US’ war in Afghanistan a failure and called on the US to withdraw its troops. One Senator has even labelled the US a “loser superpower” for..

Trump’s strategy

US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will be prolonging its war in Afghanistan. In a televised address, the President announced the country’s new Afghanistan..

The Afghan strategy

US President Donald Trump is expected to reveal the nation’s strategic plans for its war against terror in Afghanistan. The war, which began in 2001, is the longest war ever waged..

South Korea sees “red line”

The South Korean President Moon Jae-in has announced that North Korea would be crossing the “red line” if it mounts a nuclear warhead on an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)..

A soft Brexit

Citizens of EU will be able to freely visit the UK without visas even post Brexit. However, for them to work in the region, they will have to obtain work visas. In June 2016, Britain..