Ted Cruz August 17, 2020 Cruz calls for US to invoke 'snapback' on Iran arms embargo after failed UN vote, hits European 'fecklessness' Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is calling for the Trump administration to use the snapback mechanism in the Iran nuclear deal that would allow the U.S. to force the reimposition of sanctions on Tehran -- after the U.N. Security Council failed to extend a soon-to-expire arms embargo.
Iran August 15, 2020 Iran condemns UAE deal with Israel, saying it’s a ‘huge mistake’ Iran's President Hassan Rouhani condemned this week’s agreement between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel, saying in a heated speech Saturday that the UAE made a “huge mistake.”
Iran August 15, 2020 US to act 'in the coming days' on Iran arms embargo after UN Security Council rejects extension The Trump administration said late Friday that it will act “in the coming days” to extend a soon-to-expire arms embargo on Iran -- after a U.S. resolution failed in the U.N. Security Council.
Climate Change August 14, 2020 Climate study says extended global COVID-19 shutdowns will have 'negligible' impact on temperatures A new study claims the coronavirus-related lockdown measures will yield emissions reductions but will have "negligible" overall impact on global temperatures if those measures continue till the end of 2021 -- raising questions about sweeping environmental regulations with potentially massive economic tradeoffs.
UNITED NATIONS August 14, 2020 UN Security Council rejects US resolution to extend Iran arms embargo The U.N. Security Council on Friday rejected a U.S. resolution to extend a thirteen-years-old arms embargo on Iran due to expire in October -- a move that will likely result in the U.S. attempting to extend the embargo unilaterally.
Lebanon August 14, 2020 Beirut blast: UNESCO warns 60 historic buildings at risk of collapse The United Nations’ cultural agency said Thursday it will lead the international campaign for the recovery and restoration of Beirut's heritage, citing local officials who said that around 60 historic buildings in the Lebanese capital were at risk of collapse following last week’s devastating explosion at the Beirut port.
UNITED NATIONS August 14, 2020 UN Security Council to vote on US resolution to extend Iran arms embargo The U.N. Security Council on Friday will vote on a U.S. resolution to extend the thirteen-year-old arms embargo on Iran -- a resolution that is likely to fail, but not end U.S. efforts to extend the arms ban.
World August 14, 2020 Mount Everest reopens to tourists despite COVID-19 spike Hoping to regain lost revenue amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Nepal is set to reopen Mount Everest to climbers and tourists once again.
Iran August 11, 2020 US introduces updated draft Security Council resolution to extend Iran arms embargo The U.S. on Tuesday introduced an updated and more streamlined draft Security Council resolution that would extend a thirteen-year arms embargo on Iran that is due to expire in October -- and that the U.S. has promised to extend.
Middle East August 11, 2020 Bahrain's human trafficking fight draws US recognition A select group of countries is making efforts to fight the scourge -- among them is Bahrain, which has implemented an oper-door policy for its citizens to report suspected human trafficking crimes.