Russia: China Would Be Needed in Expanded G7 Summit
Russia is not in talks with Washington about its potential role at an expanded Group of Seven summits later this year, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Saturday, insisting that China should also be included in the event.
Two US Aircraft Carriers Underway to South China Sea
The United States is reportedly sending two aircraft carriers and several warships to the South China Sea despite China's warning of US interference in China's military drills in the region.
Kharrazi: Iran Will Never Surrender to US Bullying
Iran has shown that it will not give in to the bullying of foreigners, noting that mounting US pressure has made Iranians more determined to continue on their path, Kharrazi says.
US Bid to Extend Iran Embargo Jeopardizes JCPOA; Russia Says
Russia has warned that the United States’ controversial bid to extend an arms embargo on Iran that is expected to expire under the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal jeopardizes the prospect of the agreement’s continued preservation.
Confederate Monument Removed amid Protests in Virginia
The Democratic mayor of Richmond, US state of Virginia, invoked his emergency powers on Wednesday to remove multiple Confederate monuments in the city, including a statue honoring Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, from the city's historic Monument Avenue.
Iran Would Take Decisive Action Against US Blow to JCPOA
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic would take decisive action should the US government attempt to deal a political blow to the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA.
A Teen Killed, Another Injured in Shooting in Seattle Police-Free Zone
A 16-year-old is dead and a 14-year-old is in critical condition in the latest of a series of shootings inside Seattle self-proclaimed police-free zone.
Iraq Frees 14 Hashd al-Shaabi Forces Arrested in Raid
Iraq released more than a dozen members of Popular Mobilization Units, known as Hashd al-Shaabi, a few days after an unprecedented raid on the headquarters of Kata'ib Hezbollah.
China Slams US Pressure on Chinese Firms
Beijing expresses its resolute protest against the US exerting pressure on Chinese companies and calls on Washington to stop such a practice.
EU to See Consequences of Backing Arms Embargo Extension
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi warned the European countries for backing the US plan to extend arms embargo on Iran.