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U.S. grants Iraq 90-day waiver to buy Iranian energy again?

U.S. grants Iraq 90-day waiver to buy Iranian energy again?

The United States granted Iraq a 90-day waiver from sanctions to buy energy from Iran, a State Department official said on condition of anonymity.  "Iraq was granted a 90-day waiver to purchase energy imports from Iran," …

 Two U.S. citizens in detained in Russia's Novorossiysk

Two U.S. citizens in detained in Russia's Novorossiysk

The Russian Foreign Ministry’s official spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, confirmed the detention of two U.S. citizens in Russia’s Novorossiysk. "We confirm the information about the detention of several …

 Pompeo to visit Israel ahead of April election

Pompeo to visit Israel ahead of April election

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Israel ahead of its April 9 election, State Department spokesman Robert Palladino said. In addition, Pompeo plans to visit Lebanon, Israel and Kuwait …

China opposes U.S. withdrawal from INF

China opposes U.S. withdrawal from INF

The United States needs to return to compliance with its commitments under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said. "China strongly opposes the United …

U.S. closes embassy in Jerusalem

U.S. closes embassy in Jerusalem

The United States consulate in Jerusalem will be absorbed into the new U.S. Embassy to Israel today, the State Department said. The decision to create a single diplomatic mission in Jerusalem was announced last October by Secretary of …

State Department: U.S. in full compliance with INF Treaty

State Department: U.S. in full compliance with INF Treaty

Washington has remained in full compliance with its obligations under the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty contrary to Russian President Vladimir Putin's statements, the State Department said in a statement. …

 U.S. and Poland confirm stance against Nord Stream-2

U.S. and Poland confirm stance against Nord Stream-2

The U.S. and Poland have confirmed their joint stance against the Nord Stream-2 natural gas pipeline, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said at a news conference following his meeting with Polish Foreign Minister Jacek …

Sergey Lavrov: Cold War not to re-ignite, but...

Sergey Lavrov: Cold War not to re-ignite, but...

The withdrawal from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty would not herald the start of a new Cold War, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University. "I don't …

US withdraws from INF arms treaty with Russia

US withdraws from INF arms treaty with Russia

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced tonight that it received a diplomatic note from the US State Department on the suspension of the US participation in the Treaty on the Elimination of Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles. The same …

US ready to return to INF Treaty with Russia at any time

US ready to return to INF Treaty with Russia at any time

The US Department of State told the Russian media today that the United States is not denying an opportunity to renew the INF Treaty if it is necessary to do so. “The United States reserves the right to change its decision on the …

Pompeo and Kono discuss U.S.-DPRK summit

Pompeo and Kono discuss U.S.-DPRK summit

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo held telephone talks today and agreed to meet in February before the second summit between U.S. President Donald …

U.S. sought options to strike Iran in September - media

U.S. sought options to strike Iran in September - media

U.S. President’s national security adviser John Bolton asked the Pentagon to provide the White House with military options to strike Iran in September 2018, The Wall Street Journal reported citing current and former …

Pompeo: U.S. takes down 99% of ISIS caliphate

Pompeo: U.S. takes down 99% of ISIS caliphate

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said 99% of the ISIS’s caliphate has been destroyed, reinforcing the Trump administration's case to withdraw 2000 U.S. troops in Syria that have been working to combat the terrorist …

Pompeo to meet Netanyahu in Brazil

Pompeo to meet Netanyahu in Brazil

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while visiting Brazil for the inauguration of President-elect Jair Bolsonaro on January 1, the State …

What will happen to Syria after U.S. pullout?

What will happen to Syria after U.S. pullout?

The United States will withdraw all of its troops from Syria, according to the White House. "Planning for the pullout is already underway," a US defense official and an administration official said. One U.S. official said …

 Pompeo to discuss JCPOA at UNSC meeting

Pompeo to discuss JCPOA at UNSC meeting

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will address a UN Security Council meeting in New York on Wednesday. At the meeting he will underscore the Trump administration’s resolve to address the Iran ballistic …

State Department takes Russia off 'reconsider travel' list

State Department takes Russia off 'reconsider travel' list

The U.S. Department of State has taken Russia off the list of countries where Americans should "reconsider travel" to and now only recommends them to exercise increased caution while visiting the country, according to a newly issued …