US Main Challenge of Syrian Constitutional Committee
An American political commentator cast doubts over the success of the Syrian Constitutional Committee, whose meetings have begun in the Swiss city of Geneva, and said the US “occupation” and its focus on Syrian oilfields is the real challenge of the committee.
China Says Xi, Trump in Continuous Touch
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump have been in continuous touch through “various means”, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, when asked when and where the two leaders might meet to ink a trade deal.
Trump may be readier to make concessions to Iran in impeachment situation
Peter Jenkins, former UK Ambassador to the IAEA and UN, says that the initiation of impeachment proceedings against President Trump has created a situation in which he may be readier to make concessions to Iran.
Iran, China Weigh Plans for Police Cooperation
Iran’s minister of interior and China’s ambassador to Tehran discussed plans for cooperation between the police forces of the two countries and the fight against terrorism and narcotics.
US Seeking to Blunt Rise of Russia, China
An American academic and political analyst said the US is confronted with Russia’s military resurgence and China’s economic might and is seeking to contain the two superpowers’ rise via sanctions and trade war.
Iran Foreign Trade Volume Hits Over $42b
TEHRAN – Head of the Iran Export Confederation says Iran’s foreign trade volume exceeded $42b in first half of the current year as $20.9b accounts for exports’ share.
Balance in Fulfilling Obligations Key to Saving JCPOA
First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says the survival of the 2015 nuclear deal is only possible through a balance in the fulfillment of obligations by all parties and Iran’s enjoyment form the JCPOA’s economic benefits.
India, China Engage in War of Words over Kashmir
India engaged in a diplomatic war of words with China over Kashmir on Thursday as it formally revoked the disputed state’s constitutional autonomy and split it into two federal territories in a bid to integrate it fully into India.
Iran’s Azad University to Participate at University World Cup
Azad University will represent Iran at the FISU University World Cup - 3x3 in China.
US Considers Extending Some Tariff Exclusions on Chinese Imports
The US will consider extending certain tariff exclusions on $34 billion of imports from China as the two nations work toward a trade agreement, the Office of the US Trade Representative said Monday.