U.S. targets China’s shadow trade with Iran in sweeping sanctions
Ahead of a Trump-Xi summit, Washington widens its crackdown on secretive oil and chemical trade between Beijing and Tehran.
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Netanyahu says he hid prostate cancer from public because of Iran war
The Israeli prime minister said he delayed revealing his diagnosis for two months to prevent Iran from using it as “propaganda.” He said treatment had left “no trace” of the cancer.
Continue ReadingNetanyahu says he hid prostate cancer from public because of Iran war
The Israeli prime minister said he delayed revealing his diagnosis for two months to prevent Iran from using it as “propaganda.” He said treatment had left “no trace” of the cancer.
Continue ReadingHezbollah defiant in face of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension
Israel carried out fresh strikes Friday after President Trump’s announcement. Hezbollah called the ceasefire “meaningless.”
Continue ReadingHezbollah defiant in face of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension
Israel carried out fresh strikes Friday after President Trump’s announcement. Hezbollah called the ceasefire “meaningless.”
Continue ReadingTrump intends to invite Putin to G-20 summit in Miami, officials say
The Russian leader has not yet committed to attend the annual gathering of world leaders, which is scheduled for December at the president’s Doral golf resort.
Continue ReadingTrump intends to invite Putin to G-20 summit in Miami, officials say
The Russian leader has not yet committed to attend the annual gathering of world leaders, which is scheduled for December at the president’s Doral golf resort.
Continue ReadingThird U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in waters near Iran
The path of the USS George H.W. Bush to the Middle East has been closely watched as President Trump demands progress in peace negotiations with Tehran.
Continue ReadingTrump ally asked FIFA to have Italy replace Iran at World Cup
Italian officials expressed no interest in a substitution that would give Italy’s national team a charitable berth after failing to qualify for the tournament.
Continue ReadingU.S. to host new round of Israel-Lebanon talks as ceasefire nears expiration
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the ambassador-level negotiations, but it remains unclear whether the administration will push for a permanent resolution.
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