Headlines- In a statement on Saturday, the head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) denounced Iranian strikes on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, accusing Tehran of war crimes for attacking infrastructure facilities in Kuwait.
- In a written statement broadcast on state television on Saturday, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Majotaba Khamenei vowed to teach "unforgettable lessons" to the United States.
- In a statement released on Saturday, the United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry voiced "deep concern" over the regional developments and demanded "immediate de-escalation."
- According to a statement released by U.S. Central Command on Saturday, two American service members were killed on Friday, while a third is still missing.
- Iran's most recent strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan are being denounced by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a "flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the targeted countries."
- Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, said on Saturday that Iran has suspended its obligations under the Memorandum of Understanding and accused the United States of breaking the terms of the agreement made last month.
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Xi-Trump Talks Cast Fresh Spotlight on...
Chinese President Xi Jinping used his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump last week to reiterate that Taiwan remains the most sensitive issue in U.S.-China relations, and analysts told Radio Free Asia that the Taiwan issue will be front and center according to Beijing’s latest Five-Year plan.
Perspective: Be Wary of China Twisting...
During U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to China, pay special attention to China’s track record of manipulating information. The Chinese government has distorted the statements of foreign visitors and used them to serve its own rule over the people under its control.
Truce Takes Effect in Cambodia,Thailand Border...
The deal to end five days of deadly fighting came at a meeting hosted by Malaysia and amid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. By RFA staff BANGKOK, Thailand – A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia came into effect early Tuesday, aimed to end five days of fierce fighting in a disputed border area that has …
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US Resettlement Freeze Leaves Vietnamese Refugee...
Vietnamese asylum seeker An and his family had one foot in the door to resettlement in the United States — until President Donald Trump issued an executive order that closed it.
Amid Tariff Tensions Mexico’s Business Sector...
U.S. tariffs with its closest neighbors and biggest trading partners have been an roller coaster this week. President Donald Trump sparked fears of a potential trade war when he put 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico at midnight on Monday. The United States issued temporary delays and exemptions a day later, leaving Mexico in a state of uncertainty.
Hamas Releases Three Hostages’ Bodies and...
As the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas is about to expire early next month, Hamas returned the bodies of three Israeli hostages and a fourth, unidentified woman on Thursday. While Arab nations scramble to find out an alternative with a counter-proposal to President Donald Trump’s declaration that he will take over Gaza, the United States is pressuring the warring parties to move forward with the second phase.
A Chicago Nonprofit Helps Undocumented Migrants...
A community organization in Chicago, Illinois, is helping undocumented migrants who say they are afraid to leave their homes for fear of being detained amid the country’s immigration raids.
Rights Group Decry US President Trump’s...
President Donald Trump’s order to detain undocumented migrants at the Migrant Operations Center at the U.S. naval facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is being opposed by rights groups. While previous administrations have detained migrants at Guantanamo, these groups say that what Trump is doing is different.
Amid Federal Enforcement Actions Immigrant Neighborhoods...
In several American cities, U.S. federal agents have stepped up arrests related to immigration as part of President Donald Trump’s pledge to crackdown undocumented immigrants.
US President Trump Wants Greenland,But Greenlanders...
President Donald Trump of the United States has stated repeatedly that America needs to take Greenland from Denmark for “international security.” The global attention, however, is driving among many native Greenlanders to determine their own political destiny,