Israeli Source: Trump Will Unveil Peace Plan After Embassy Move
President Donald Trump will unveil his long-gestating peace plan after the U.S. opens its new embassy in Jerusalem, an Israeli source stated on Saturday.
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Kim Jong-un vows to shut down North Korea nuclear site ahead of Trump meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to shut down the country’s nuclear test site in May and open the process to experts and journalists from South Korea and the United States, Seoul’s presidential office said Sunday.
Kim Jong-un says he’ll give up nukes if U.S. promises not to attack
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his South Korean counterpart at their historic summit that his country would be willing to give up its nuclear weapons if the U.S. commits to a formal end to the Korean War and a pledge not to attack the North, Seoul officials said Sunday.
Leaders of North and South Korea Agree on Peace, Unification, Denuclearization
At a historic summit in Goyang, South Korea, on Friday, the leaders of North and South Korea shook hands and declared peace in our time.
Senate panel approves bill to shield Mueller from Trump firing
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation Thursday that would protect Robert Mueller’s job, a bipartisan rebuke that came hours after President Donald Trump said he may try to influence the special counsel’s Russia probe.
Mattis Says Iran Risks Escalating War With Israel as Trump Mulls Nuclear Deal
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday that Iran’s destabilizing actions in Syria risk an escalation with Israel that could spark a larger regional conflict.
Kim Jong Un crosses border into South Korea for historic summit
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un walked across the border Friday to meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in for the first inter-Korean summit in more than 11 years.
Christians Call for International Day of Prayer for North Korea to Fight ‘Demonic Principalities’
Christians around the world will observe for an International Day of Prayer and Fasting for North Korea as uncertainty and political tension shroud the region.
Rival Koreas’ leaders face high stakes at historic summit
It may lack the punch of President Donald Trump’s vow to unleash “fire and fury” and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s ‘nuclear button’ boasts, but the stakes will be high on Friday when Kim and South Korean President Moon Jae-in sit down on the southern side of the no man’s land that forms the world’s most heavily armed border.
Trump: ‘Iran will pay if it restarts nuclear program’
US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Tuesday not to follow through with threats to restart its nuclear program, as he and French President Emmanuel Macron struggled to find common ground on saving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Iran’s navy commander threatens to sink US ships
A top Iranian general has threatened to sink the United States Navy’s ships, warning that the US would find itself in a ‘catastrophic situation’ amid an ongoing war of words between the countries over the possibility President Donald Trump’s could exit a landmark nuclear deal.
Trump v. Hawaii: the Supreme Court might make Trump’s travel ban permanent
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will take up the travel ban again.
Federal judge orders complete restart of DACA
A federal judge delivered another blow to President Trump’s attempt to roll back the Obama-era DACA program, ruling Tuesday that last year’s revocation was illegal and the entire program could have to be restarted.
Army researchers are developing a self-aware squid-like robot you can 3D print in the field
In case you weren’t already terrified of robots that can jump over walls, fly or crawl, Army researchers are developing your next nightmare — a flexible, soft robot inspired by squid and other invertebrates.
The Iran Protests No One Is Covering
For months, the Iranian people have taken to the streets to protest against their government, a cruel and oppressive Islamist theocracy that claims a monopoly on morality. These are not just demonstrations about economic struggles and water shortages—results largely of the regime’s corruption and incompetence.
Israel targets Syrian artillery after incoming mortar fire
Israel fired at a Syrian artillery position on Monday after a mortar round fell close to the Israeli-occupied sector of the Golan Heights, the army said.
Russia to move air defenses to Syria ‘soon,’ warns Israel against attack
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has denied reports that Moscow will supply Syria with S-300 antiaircraft defense systems ‘soon’ after a senior Russian official warned Israel that it would ‘suffer catastrophic consequences’ if it attacks the systems.
Iran threatens to ‘annihilate’ Israel, as Hezbollah boasts of reach of rockets
The head of the Iranian army on Saturday said Iranian forces were working to ‘annihilate’ Israel and predicted they would achieve success within 25 years.
Trump, Macron to face differences on Iran, trade, as French visit begins
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House on Monday to kick off a three-day state visit expected to be dominated by U.S.-European differences on the Iran nuclear deal and trade.
Iran threatens to ‘vigorously’ resume enrichment if US quits nuclear deal
Iran is ready to ‘vigorously’ resume nuclear enrichment if the United States ditches the 2015 nuclear deal, and further ‘drastic measures’ are being considered in response to a US exit, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned Saturday.