President Trump and Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, cut short their second and final day of talks in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Two Days After Resigning, Iran’s Foreign Minister Returns to Post
Although Mohammad Javad Zarif rejoined the government, analysts doubted that his return signaled any change in his diminished status since the American withdrawal from the nuclear deal he brokered.
Cold War-Style Accusations Fly as Security Council Meets on Venezuela
The Trump administration’s special representative for Venezuela, Elliott Abrams, jousted with Russia’s ambassador, though nothing was resolved.
Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Says He Is Resigning
Mr. Zarif was a prominent defender of Iran and its policies, and one of the country’s best-known figures abroad.
Pence, in Colombia to Meet Guaidó, Announces New Venezuela Sanctions
While relatively modest, the actions represented a ratcheting up of the American effort to oust President Nicolás Maduro, and Vice President Mike Pence warned of more punitive steps to come.
Trump and Kim May Declare End of War at Summit, South Korea Says
An armistice ended fighting in the Korean War, but the United States and North Korea are still technically at war. This week’s summit meeting in Vietnam could change that.
Defender of World Order or Trump Mouthpiece? Pompeo Is Tested by North Korea, Iran and U.S. Allies
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo works hard at being President Trump’s most loyal cabinet member and greatest evangelist of “America First.” But the world is pushing back.
Russians, Feeling Poor and Protesting Garbage, Suffer Winter Blues
Plans to ship Moscow’s trash to the provinces are aggravating economic unrest. Confidence in Russia’s direction and in President Vladimir V. Putin have dropped.
Huawei Founder Slams U.S. Charges as ‘Politically Motivated’
Ren Zhengfei had previously avoided passing judgment on the case, citing respect for the legal process. Now he appears to be sharpening his language.
Cancellation of Pakistan Trip Revives Debate Over Taliban’s Ability to Travel
The Afghan government lodged a protest with the United Nations saying the insurgent group was violating travel restrictions under international sanctions.