Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says

Citizens of 10 countries, including Syria and Iran, are to be flat-out banned, while five others to face partial suspension with impact on tourism and student visas, while for 26 countries, suspension depends on their government actions   Reuters|02:40 The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as […]

China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks

In a joint statement issued after talks with Iran in Beijing, China and Russia said they welcomed Iran’s reiteration that its nuclear program was exclusively for peaceful purposes. By REUTERSMARCH 14, 2025 11:29Updated: MARCH 14, 2025 11:31 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last […]

Israel attacks Hamas manipulation as terror group says it will free Edan Alexander – report

Israeli official to ‘Post’: Hamas’s intention to release only hostages with American citizenships is “a manipulation intended to sabotage negotiations.” By AMICHAI STEIN, SARAH MOSKOWITZMARCH 14, 2025 13:03Updated: MARCH 14, 2025 17:06 Relatives of hostages call for the return of their loved ones in Jerusalem. February 17, 2025.(photo credit: Raquel G. Frohlich) Israel accused Hamas of deviating […]

China, Russia and Iran call for end to US sanctions on Iran, urge holding talks

At summit, three allies say ‘dialogue based on the principle of mutual respect’ is only viable option to resolving issue of Tehran’s nuclear program By AP and ToI Staff14 March 2025, 1:16 pm   From left, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, meet with reporters […]