China, United States agree to hold trade talks, Chinese commerce ministry says

AUGUST 20, 2020 BEIJING (Reuters) – China and the United States have agreed to hold trade talks “in the coming days” to evaluate the progress of their Phase 1 trade deal six months after it took effect in February, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday. Ministry spokesman Gao Feng made the comments at a […]

Russia says U.S. statements on fresh imposition of Iran sanctions are absurd

Published: 08.20.20 , 11:20 Russia described statements by the United States on reimposing UN sanctions against Iran as absurd, adding that it has no legal or political grounds to do so, the RIA news agency cited Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on Thursday. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Russia and China […]

Iraq PM to Meet Trump With US Troops on the Agenda

Thursday, 20 August, 2020 – 05:30 Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi will meet US President Donald Trump for the first time in Washington on Thursday, with the presence of American troops in the country at the top of his agenda.   The meeting comes as attacks on American targets by pro-Iranian fighters have been on […]

Beirut blast triggered by chemicals owned by Hizballah, supplied by Iran – report

Aug 20, 2020 @ 11:45Aug 20, 2020 @ 11:48 Diane Shalem 6 Views ammonium nirate, Beirut explosions, Hizballah Western secret service sources revealed to the German Welt paper that Hizballah owned the stock of ammonium nitrate that triggered the Aug. 4 disaster in Beirut, killing 170 people and devastating the city. Hizballah’s Hassan Nasrallah categorically […]

U.S. expected to invoke Iran deal “snapback” on Thursday

President Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he had asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to notify the UN Security Council that the U.S. intends to initiate “snapback” sanctions on Iran. The formal request is expected on Thursday, Israeli officials told Axios. The backdrop: This move could create a diplomatic and legal crisis unlike any seen […]

IDF strikes Gaza Strip following arson attacks

“IDF tanks struck military posts of the terrorist organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip,” the IDF reported early Thursday. JERUSALEM POST STAFF AUGUST 20, 2020 11:32 The IDF struck the Gaza Strip early Thursday morning, responding to incendiary balloon attacks that had entered Israel throughout the past day and caused fires in various regions, Walla […]

Trump says he expects Saudi Arabia to join UAE-Israel deal

REUTERS AUGUST 20, 2020 01:42 US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he expected Saudi Arabia to join the agreement announced last week by Israel and the United Arab Emirates that would lead to a full normalization of diplomatic relations between the two states. “I do,” Trump replied when asked at a White House news […]

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Hezbollah purchased explosive material during time of port storage—report

“Hezbollah in Lebanon received large deliveries of ammonium nitrate, which are closely related to the material detonated in Beirut.” By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL AUGUST 20, 2020 00:23 The scene of an explosion in Beirut on August 4, 2020. The blast, which rattled entire buildings and broke glass, was felt in several parts of the city. (photo credit: […]

Report: Israel Quietly Raising Alarm With US Over New Saudi Nuclear Developments

August 19, 2020 3:28 pm 0 Report: Israel Quietly Raising Alarm With US Over New Saudi Nuclear Developments Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump are seen during a G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov. 30, 2018. Photo: Reuters / Marcos Brindicci. Israel is quietly raising alarm with United […]

Lebanese President discusses timetable of disarming Hezbollah

ByNews Desk-2020-08-19   Lebanese President Michel Aoun /* custom css */ .td_uid_4_5f3d83cd7382a_rand.td-a-rec-img { text-align: left; } .td_uid_4_5f3d83cd7382a_rand.td-a-rec-img img { margin: 0 auto 0 0; } BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – Lebanese President Michel Aoun discussed during an interview with an Italian newspaper, the timetable for disarming Hezbollah, stressing that the idea of ​​disarming the party […]

Qatari envoy: We are working to contain escalation in Gaza

Liad Osmo Published: 08.19.20 , 11:17 The Qatari envoy for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, Muhammad al-Amadi, said on Wednesday that Qatar was investing much effort to contain the escalation in the Gaza Strip, in parallel with efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the enclave.”Qatar has been in intensive contact in recent hours, […]