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Concerns over Christian Refugees in Hungary where U.S. Broadcaster Returns

Posted on Monday, September 28, 2020

There is mounting concern about the plight of persecuted Christian refugees in Hungary despite government pledges to help them.

Russia Sends Troops to Belarus, Challenging NATO

Posted on Monday, September 28, 2020

Russian troops deployed to Belarus for military exercises last week have not yet left, potentially challenging the security of NATO countries in the Baltic region.

Saudi Arabia says it disbanded terror cell trained by Iran

Posted on Monday, September 28, 2020

Saudi Arabia on Monday said it broke up a terrorist cell that had received training from Iran's Revolutionary Guards, arresting 10 people and seizing weapons and explosives.

Belarus Admits Detaining Hundreds After Massive Rallies

Posted on Monday, September 28, 2020

Authorities in Belarus have admitted detaining hundreds of people in a weekend of massive protests against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko across the country.

U.S. bracing for Chinese takeover of region amid military buildup

Posted on Monday, September 28, 2020

China’s recent takeover of Hong Kong is raising fears Taiwan is the next target in Beijing’s aggressive push for regional control, said White House National Security Adviser Robert C. O’Brien.

China is building more secret detention centers in Xinjiang, think tank says

Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2020

China’s network of detention centers in Xinjiang, where Muslim minorities are allegedly being subjected to acts of repression, appears to be expanding -- and a greater number of the facilities are resembling prisons, an Australian think tank says.

At UN, Africa urges fiscal help against virus ‘apocalypse’

Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2020

African nations came out swinging on the third day of the United Nations annual gathering of world leaders Thursday, calling for dramatic fiscal measures to help economies survive the coronavirus pandemic — which one leader called the “fifth…

Seismic Change Grips Iran As Population Turns More Secular, Less Religious

Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2020

A first-of-its-kind survey reveals significant shifts in Iranians' attitudes toward religious beliefs and their authoritarian government.

Two Injured, Several Arrested in Paris Terrorist Attack

Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2020

Two people were stabbed and seriously injured in a suspected terrorist attack in Paris outside the former offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, French authorities said Friday.

Pompeo: China using nuclear weapons program aid to seduce US allies in Middle East

Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2020

China is using the prospect of access to technology related to a nuclear weapons program to lure American allies into Beijing’s geopolitical orbit, U.S. officials and lawmakers fear.

EU Condemns Belarus President’s Inauguration Amid Violence

Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2020

The European Union said Thursday it doesn’t recognize Alexander Lukashenko as the President of Belarus after being sworn in for a sixth term during a secret ceremony.

Pompeo warns Chinese Communist Party’s spy efforts ‘increasing’ in U.S. at state, local levels

Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2020

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the Chinese Communist Party is engaged in a years-long effort to infiltrate state and local governments across the U.S. as part of its ongoing espionage effort that continues to intensify.

Russia, China, Iran, and Others Begin Joint Military Drills in Southern Russia

Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2020

Russia and China this week kicked off a large-scale military exercise in southern Russia along with troops from several other countries – including Iran – at a time when all three countries’ relations with the United States are…

US hopes to agree sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to UAE by December 2020

Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Reuters has learned that the US and the United Arab Emirates hope to have a letter of agreement on the sale of American of F-35 stealth fighter jets to the Arab state in time for UAE National Day…

At UN, Rouhani says next US leader will ‘surrender to the resilience of Iran’

Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani vowed Tuesday that the next US leader must accept Tehran’s demands, ruling out compromise as Donald Trump vies for reelection.

Erdogan breaks with Trump over Israel deals and Iran

Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of abusing the Palestinian people and lashed President Trump and Persian Gulf nations as “collaborators” during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday.

Trump to UNGA: ‘We intend to deliver more peace agreements shortly’

Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2020

US President, Donald Trump voiced optimism that more peace agreements to normalize ties between Israel and Arab countries are possible when he addressed the opening session of the 75th UN General Assembly. As the General Debate is taking…

Pompeo threatens China with sanctions over Iran arms deals

Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2020

President Trump will impose sanctions on China if Beijing authorizes arms sales to Iran following his move to dismantle the 2015 nuclear deal and renew international sanctions on Tehran.

US to deploy small number of additional troops to Syria

Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2020

The US is sending around 100 extra troops to Syria to protect against increasing Russian aggression and signs of renewed activity from ISIS in the region, the New York Times (NYT) reported Friday. The newly deployed soldiers will…

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions On Iran Defense, Atomic Industries

Posted on Monday, September 21, 2020

The United States has imposed sanctions on more than two dozen people and entities involved in Iran's atomic activities or its missile and conventional weapons programs, as Washington unilaterally seeks to enforce a UN arms embargo against the…

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• Liechtenstein In Shock Over Suspected Murders, Suicide
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