Oman says trying to reduce U.S.-Iran tensions
Oman’s Foreign Ministry tweeted on Friday that Muscat is trying “with other parties” to reduce tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Tearful May resigns, paving way for Brexit confrontation
Fighting back tears, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday she would quit, triggering a contest that will bring a new leader to power who is likely to push for a more decisive Brexit divorce deal.
Shinzo Abe considering visit to Iran
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering a visit to Iran as early as mid-June.
Yemeni Troops Foil Attack by Saudi Mercenaries in Jawf
Yemen’s army and fighters from Popular Committees foiled an infiltration attempt by Saudi-backed militants in the Arab country's northern province of al-Jawf.
Trump Erupts in Fury as Impeachment Talk Heats Up
US President Donald Trump erupted in fury at unrelenting probes into his links to Russia, as the top Democrat in Congress accused the president of a “cover-up” that could be an impeachable offense.
UK PM Expected to Announce Resignation Friday
British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected on Friday to announce her departure from office, The Times reported, without citing a source.
India’s Modi Heads for Re-Election, Early Trends Show
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked on course Thursday for a major victory in the world's biggest election, with early trends suggesting his Hindu nationalist party will win a bigger majority even than 2014.
US Navy Sends Two Ships through Taiwan Strait
The US military said it sent two Navy ships through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, its latest transit through the sensitive waterway and a move likely to anger Beijing at a time of tense relations between the world’s two biggest economies.
Obama’s role in the upcoming U.S. presidential election
Barack Obama will undoubtedly play a big role in the presidential elections of 2020. During the congressional elections in 2018, Obama also played a significant role in the Democrats' victory in the House of Representatives. The former president of the United States intends to officially announce his support for Biden in the final round of the upcoming US presidential election race. While Biden will have to go through the Democratic primaries for the first time in the final stages of the election.
A war with Iran would be the mother of all quagmires: Washington Post
A war with Iran would be the mother of all quagmires: Washington Post