James Jeffrey at times butted heads with Trump's policies, particularly with Trump's numerous attempts to withdraw troops from Syria. ( read original story ...)
U.S. imposes Syria-related sanctions on individuals, entities
The United States on Monday imposed Syria-related sanctions on eight individuals and 11 entities, including companies involved in the oil sector, according to the U.S. Treasury Department's website. ( read original story ...)
US targets Syria’s oil sector, intelligence in fresh sanctions
The United States on Monday imposed new sanctions targeting Syria's oil sector, lawmakers and intelligence officers, vowing no let-up in pressure on Bashar Assad despite ... ( read original story ...)
US imposes new sanctions on Syria
The Trump administration announced a new set of sanctions targeting Syria's oil industry on Monday. A statement from the Treasury Department indicated that a handful of high-ranking Syrian government ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign secy to visit Nepal to boost bilateral ties
Naravane met Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli who underscored that the two countries could resolve all problems between them through dialogue because they have a longstanding special relationship. ( read original story ...)
Real Journalists Would Grill Biden On Yemen At Every Opportunity
During this whole stupid US presidential race I heard very few arguments in favor of a Biden vote that struck me as anything more than the product of ignorance, propaganda distortion and partisan ... ( read original story ...)
US urged to stop drone sales to UAE over civilian deaths in Yemen and Libya
Amnesty International warns that Washington would be culpable for rising civilian death toll in both countries ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan to begin Chinese vaccine trial
Uzbekistan is set to begin trials of a Chinese-manufactured coronavirus vaccine, authorities have said, with several alternatives under consideration as Tashkent plots a path out of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s camp closures to leave 100,000 homeless amid coronavirus pandemic, aid group warns
Civilians displaced in Islamic State battles may not have a home to return to, the Norwegian Refugee Council said. ( read original story ...)
Aung San Suu Kyi’s party claims victory in Myanmar elections as ethnic tensions rise
Disgraced human rights icon Aung San Suu Kyi sweeps an election in which more than 1.5 million ethnic-minority residents were barred from voting. ( read original story ...)