Day: August 2, 2022
US designating Russia state terrorism sponsor would end diplomatic relations – Zakharova
The decision to add a country to the list of terrorism sponsors is made by the secretary of state. Blinken has resisted adding Russia to the list. By MICHAEL STARR Published: AUGUST 2, 2022 23:30 Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a ceremony to launch a new large-scale production facility at the plant of Bratskchemsyntez drugmaker […]
Iran’s Raisi Plans to Address UN in New York Despite US Sanctions
by i24 News Iran’s new President Ebrahim Raisi takes the oath during his swearing-in ceremony at the parliament in Tehran, Iran, August 5, 2021. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/ via REUTERS i24 News – Iran’s ultraconservative President Ebrahim Raisi plans to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly next month despite […]
US envoy warns time running out on visa waivers, amid Likud refusal to cooperate
As Tom Nides lobbies for legislation needed for Israel to join US Visa Waiver Program, Likud adamant it will not back the bills, claims it’s a lost cause this year anyway By Jacob Magid Today, 11:13 pm Edit Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel’s US correspondent based in New York US Ambassador […]
Chinese deputy FM summons US ambassador to protest Pelosi Taiwan visit
China’s Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng summons US Amb. Nicholas Burns to protest House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. Israel National News2.08.22, 23:00 China’s Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng summoned US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns early Wednesday morning to protest House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. China accused Pelosi of creating […]
Erdogan to meet with Putin in Sochi amid threat of offensive in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to be the first NATO leader to visit Russia since it invaded Ukraine. By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE Published: AUGUST 2, 2022 11:14 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan shake hands during a news conference following their talks in Moscow, Russia March 5, 2020. (photo credit: […]