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.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
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.
Middle East Memo: At Trump Forum, Countries Share a Foe (Iran) and Awkwardness (a Lot of It)
A group of countries known more for their deep-rooted conflicts tried to cast a common lot in their opposition to Iran.
Venezuela’s Top Diplomat Enlists Support From Dozens of Nations to Counter U.S.
Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza of Venezuela said at the United Nations that a new coalition had been formed to resist what he described as American bullying.
Millions Flowed From Venezuelan Oil Firm to Small Bulgarian Bank
Bulgarian officials, tipped off by the United States, froze accounts and are investigating possible laundering of money from the battered state oil company.
Spy Betrayed U.S. to Work for Iran, Charges Say
Prosecutors say Monica Elfriede Witt gave the Iranians the code name and mission of a secret Pentagon program involving American intelligence operations.
For Iran, a Grand Occasion to Bash the U.S.
While celebrating 40 years of revolution, Iran’s president decried “a psychological and economical war, waged by cruel enemies,” namely President Trump.