We’re prepared to reengage in negotiations ... on Iran’s nuclear program,' Biden told world leaders Friday during the Munich Security Conference. ( read original story ...)
Biden pledges to reassert U.S. leadership in global diplomacy and welcome talks with Iran
In his first major foreign policy address, the president makes a case for democracies and reassures allies gun-shy after Trump. ( read original story ...)
Iran nuclear deal: US agrees to join talks brokered by EU
Tehran yet to answer invitation seeking reinstatement of 2015 agreement torn up by Donald Trump ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s return to the Iran nuclear deal is getting harder by the day as Tehran’s deadline approaches
Iran has set a deadline of Feb. 21, vowing that if oil and banking sanctions are not lifted, it will expel the U.N.'s nuclear inspectors from the country. ( read original story ...)
Iran nuclear deal: Tehran plays down hopes of nuclear talks with US
Iran says that despite an EU offer to broker talks with the US aimed at reviving a nuclear deal, America "must act" first and lift sanctions. "Gestures are fine," Iranian foreign ministry spokesman ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erdogan exploits nationalism at home after Turks die in Iraq
Turkish citizens were killed in northern Iraq during military operations against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). Turkey says it's a terror organization and is using it to malign opposition ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Discovers New Coronavirus Variant
The variant, which the country’s health department said appears to have originated overseas, has infected nearly 100 people. ( read original story ...)
Japan names a female ex-athlete as new Tokyo Olympics chief following sexism scandal
Japanese athlete-turned-politician Seiko Hashimoto has been chosen as president of the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee, replacing former prime minister Yoshiro Mori, who resigned after setting off a ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sincere apology’ from Japan required on ‘comfort women,’ Moon says
The resolution of the "comfort women" issue between South Korea and Japan hinges on a "sincere apology" from Tokyo, South Korea's president said. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM: all G7 leaders support Japan’s plan to hold Olympics this summer
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said that all Group of Seven leaders expressed their support for Japan's plan to hold the Tokyo Olympics this summer. ( read original story ...)