Macron: ISIS, Foreign Interference Main Challenges of Iraq
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged support for Iraq on Wednesday and said the main challenges facing the country are the ISIS terror group and foreign interference in its affairs.
Owners of Iranian Fuel Challenge US Seizure in Court
The owners of four Iranian fuel cargoes that were confiscated by US authorities last month mounted a challenge to the seizure.
Macron Justifies Insulting Cartoons Published in Charlie Hebdo
Under the pretext of freedom of expression, French President Emmanuel Macron said that it was not his place to pass judgment on the decision by satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo to republish cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.
Macron in Baghdad for Official talks
French President Emmanuel Macron is in Baghdad on his first official visit to Iraq for talks with the country’s senior officials.
US Can’t Trigger Snapback, China Stresses
Chinese ambassador to Iran underlined that the US government is not allowed to trigger a mechanism in the 2015 nuclear accord with the purpose of re-imposing sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Brazil Calls Relations with Iran Important
Considering the relations with Iran as an important issue for Brazil, the Brazilian envoy told Hossein Amir-Abdollahian that his country welcomes expanding relations and cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
UNSC, JCPOA Members Opposing US, President Says
President Hassan Rouhani said that the UNSC and the JCPOA members are opposed to Washington’s bid.
Scottish Independence Referendum Move Surprises UK Minister
A British minister said she was surprised by plans for another Scottish independence referendum given the budget deficit in the country.
UNSC to Hold Meeting on Post-COVID-19 Security Threats
The UN Security Council will hold a high-level summit during the annual meeting of world leaders at the General Assembly later this month to discuss security threats in the world after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.
Saudi Arabia Scales Back Chequebook Diplomacy
Saudi Arabia is scaling back its famed chequebook diplomacy, a longstanding policy of splashing petro-dollars in exchange for influence.