Zarif ridicules US’ contradictory claims against Iran over time
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has mocked the administration of Donald Trump over making 'any contradictory claim' against the Islamic Republic that fits the occasion.
EU Takes Action against Poland over Justice Laws
The European Union Wednesday launched legal action against Poland alleging that recent justice laws undermine the independence of the country's judges amid concern that the rule of law is being increasingly abused around the bloc.
Yemeni Forces Hit Saudi Positions with Ballistic Missiles
Yemen’s army and fighters from the popular committees hit the Saudi mercenaries in the kingdom’s southwestern area by firing two homegrown ballistic missiles.
Transferring PDVSA Office to Moscow under Work: Venezuela’s VP
Moving the office of Petroleos de Venezuela oil company (PDVSA) from Portugal to Russia is currently being worked out and is proceeding as planned, Venezuelan Vice-President for Planning Ricardo Menendez told reporters.
Australia’s Senate Condemns Lawmaker over New Zealand Massacre Muslim Comments
Australia’s Senate censured an independent right-wing lawmaker on Wednesday for his comments that New Zealand’s mosques shooting massacre which left 50 people dead was a result of letting “Muslim fanatics” migrate to the country.
Trump’s Golan Recognition Runs Counter to Intl. Law: SIPRI Chief
The director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Syria's Golan Heights as Israeli territory is against international law.
Pentagon Halts F-35 Fighter Jet Equipment Deliveries to Turkey
The Pentagon has suspended deliveries of equipment related the F-35 fighter jets to Turkey unless Ankara refuses to take a delivery of a Russian missile defense system.
Israelis Kill Palestinian Man in West Bank
Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian man and wounded at least three others during an overnight raid in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials said.
More Than 113 Million People Suffer ‘Acute Hunger’
More than 113 million people across 53 countries experienced "acute hunger" last year because of wars and climate disasters, with Africa the worst-hit region, the UN said Tuesday.
Lavrov: Washington Informed of What Russian Troops Are Doing in Venezuela
The Russian Foreign Ministry explained to the Trump administration that Russian military servicemen who are currently in Venezuela repair equipment under an agreement on military-technical cooperation reached by Moscow and Caracas, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.