U.S. lifts Trump’s sanctions on ICC prosecutor, court official

Published: 04.02.21 , 23:23 The United States on Friday lifted sanctions on International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda that drew international criticism after they were imposed by the administration of former President Donald Trump. The move, announced by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, lifts the sanctions imposed on Bensouda over her investigation into whether […]

Russian FM says relations with West have ‘hit the bottom’

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top diplomat said Thursday that the country’s relations with the United States and its allies have “hit the bottom” and no date has been set for sending the Russian ambassador back to Washington. Russia recalled its ambassador to the United States after U.S. President Joe Biden was asked in an interview […]

Iran says return of US to nuclear deal does not require talks

REUTERS APRIL 2, 2021 14:16 A US move to rejoin Iran’s 2025 nuclear deal with world powers does not require any talks, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told a virtual meeting of the deal’s remaining participants on Friday, according to the semi-official Fars new agency. “Iran will suspend its steps (scaling back compliance with […]

Israel and Bahrain Sign $3 Million ‘First-of-Its-Kind’ Deal to Share Knowledge on Water Technology

by Sharon Wrobel The flags of Israel and Bahrain flutter along a road, in Netanya, Israel, Sept. 14, 2020. Photo: Reuters / Nir Elias. Israel’s state-owned water company Mekorot has inked a $3 million deal to provide Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) with consulting services on water projects and to share knowledge on technologies, […]

(LEAD) Cheong Wa Dae seeks Moon-Biden summit in April: sources

(ATTN: UPDATES with Cheong Wa Dae’s statement in paras 6-8) SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) — South Korean President Moon Jae-in may hold his first face-to-face summit talks with U.S. President Joe Biden as early as this month, an informed source here said Friday. Moon and Biden plan to attend a Group of Seven (G-7) summit […]

Iran blinks first, but real challenge still ahead for nuclear talks

Until now, Tehran’s position has been that there is no need for negotiations. It has rejected three offers by the US to restart talks. YONAH JEREMY BOB APRIL 2, 2021 09:30 While trying to sound tough, Iran has blinked again in the nuclear diplomacy battle with the United States. The announcement late Thursday night that […]

‘Potential Imminent Crisis’: U.S. Military Warns Of Russian Military Buildup In Eastern Europe

Ryan SaavedraApr 1, 2021 The U.S. military in Europe is on high-alert following a buildup of Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, a situation that has reportedly “escalated sharply in recent days” after four Ukrainian soldiers were killed during a battle against Russian-backed forces. “The soldiers’ deaths, along with a buildup of Russian forces on the […]

US removes Gulf air defense batteries amid Houthi drone strikes – report

The withdrawals are part of an attempt by the administration to further reduce the US’s presence in the Middle East, according to the report. TZVI JOFFRE APRIL 2, 2021 08:51 The US has removed at least three Patriot antimissile batteries from the Gulf region, despite recent waves of Houthi drone and missile strikes against targets […]

‘Potential Imminent Crisis’: U.S. Military Warns Of Russian Military Buildup In Eastern Europe

Ryan SaavedraApr 1, 2021 The U.S. military in Europe is on high-alert following a buildup of Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, a situation that has reportedly “escalated sharply in recent days” after four Ukrainian soldiers were killed during a battle against Russian-backed forces. “The soldiers’ deaths, along with a buildup of Russian forces on the […]

Iran, world powers to discuss US return to nuclear deal, compliance

US State Department spokesman Ned Price said the United States welcomed the meeting as “a positive step.” REUTERS APRIL 1, 2021 23:52 PARIS – Officials from Iran, China, Russia, France, Germany and Britain will meet virtually on Friday to discuss a possible return of the United States to the 2015 nuclear deal, the European Union […]

   The Enigma of Babylon

                      The Enigma of 3 Babylons     Introduction   The Bible describes a place called Babel, Babylon or Shinar in at least six chapters. Shinar the region, is a name for a district in which the citiy of Babel also known as Babylon is […]

State Department: We consider Israel to be ‘occupying’ Judea and Samaria

State Department spokesman: Annual report on human rights uses term ‘occupation’ in context of the current status of the West Bank. Elad Benari , Apr 01 , 2021 6:04 AM US President Joe Biden’s administration confirmed on Wednesday that it considers Israel to be “occupying” Judea and Samaria, AFP reports. The State Department’s annual report […]