Tag: US
Trump says N. Korea hasn’t tested missiles other than ‘smaller ones’
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that North Korea hasn’t tested missiles other than “smaller ones,” in an apparent attempt to keep the hope for dialogue with the North alive […]
Iranian Rial is soaring under the US sanction
The good news for Iranian people who are experiencing a bad economic situation is that the national currency is soaring even though the US sanctions are increasing. Based on Bloomberg, […]
Trade minister to visit U.S. as Seoul works to ramp up int’l support over dispute with Tokyo
South Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee is set to visit the United States Tuesday to rally support from the country’s key ally in a deepening trade dispute with Japan. During […]
Pompeo says he hopes N.K. takes different position in talks
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday he hopes North Korea takes a different position when the two sides resume nuclear talks. In a series of interviews with U.S. […]
Saudi Arabia to host U.S. armed forces “to strengthen security”
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia has announced that it would host U.S. armed forces “to strengthen security and stability” in the region. A spokesperson in the Saudi Ministry of Defense said that […]
Asian countries in Operation Sentinel in Middle East waterways
Tampa, Florida: Asian countries are involved in a multinational maritime effort being developed by the U.S. Central Command to increase surveillance and security in major waterways in the Middle East. […]
Saudi Arabia to host U.S. armed forces “to strengthen security”
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia has announced that it would host U.S. armed forces “to strengthen security and stability” in the region. A spokesperson in the Saudi Ministry of Defense said […]
Asean wary of being used as pawn in Washington-Beijing jostling
[Singapore] Despite the personal rapport between Donald Trump and Xi Jing-ping, Sino-US rivalry has been escalating over trade, technology, and security issues. As Trump puts it: “I am President of United […]
4th anniversary of The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
July 14th was the 4th anniversary of The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. It is known as the agreement on the Iranian nuclear program reached in Vienna on July 14, […]
U.S. officials share concern about Seoul-Tokyo tensions: NSC official
U.S. officials have expressed concern that tensions between South Korea and Japan over Tokyo’s export restrictions against Seoul are not conducive to trilateral cooperation between the three countries, Seoul’s deputy […]