Turkey Slams EU Sanctions on Maritime Firm
Turkey on Tuesday criticized a decision by the European Union to impose sanctions on a Turkish maritime company.
No Foreign Pilgrim Allowed in for Arbaeen: Iraq’s Ambassador
Iraq’s ambassador to Tehran reiterated that his country would not grant any foreign pilgrim entry for this year’s Arbaeen season as part of the coronavirus restrictions.
Trump to Announce US Supreme Court Nominee in Weekend
Trump said on he is looking at four or five jurists to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the US Supreme Court and he will announce his nominee on Friday or Saturday.
China at UN Dismisses Pompeo Remarks about JCPOA Commitments
China’s UN Ambassador Zhang Jun called recent remarks made by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo against Iran unilateral.
Woman Accused of Sending Letters Poisoned with Ricin Arrested
A woman accused of sending a letter addressed to Donald Trump at the White House which contained the deadly poison ricin has been arrested at the US-Canada border.
Syria: Netherlands Berated for Legal Action on Human Rights Record
The Syrian government berated the Netherlands for launching a new bid through international bodies to hold it responsible for alleged human rights violations.
Tiktok Ban Deadline Extended for Another Week
US President Donald Trump has agreed “in concept” to a deal for TikTok to partner with Oracle and Walmart.
Trump: US Supreme Court Nominee To Be A Woman
Trump said Saturday evening that he will choose a candidate to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat next week and his candidate will be a woman.
Taliban Fighters Killed in Afghan Air Force Strikes
The Afghan air force carried out multiple strikes on Taliban positions in the northeast of the country, killing a number of its members.
Reports Say US Military Tankers Smuggling Oil from Syria to Iraq
The US military has dispatched dozens of tankers the Jazira Region of the northeastern province of Hasakah to smuggle the Arab country’s crude oil, sources said.