No talks, just ‘readiness’: Iran responds to Trump threats
Tehran has said it is preparing to defend itself from an “armada” of US warships Iran has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s demand that it “make a deal,” declaring that…
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Austrian MPs want to strip ex-foreign minister of citizenship over Russia ties
Karin Kneissl is working for Moscow to “harm Austria,” a liberal pro-EU party has claimed Former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl should have her citizenship revoked for “working” for Moscow,…
Kallas suggests phasing out EU states’ key veto powers
The need for unanimous decisions from members is making the bloc slow to react, the top diplomat has argued The EU should use qualified majority voting more often for foreign…
US unblocks Venezuelan assets – interim president
Washington is reportedly sitting on $30 billion worth of the South American nation’s property The US has unfrozen some of Venezuela’s impounded assets, acting President Delcy Rodriguez has announced. Rodriguez…
Death toll rises as winter storm hammers US
More than 40 people have died across a number of states as even colder temperatures and another storm could be ahead At least 42 people have died in a powerful…
US Democrats call for Trump to fire Homeland Security chief
Lawmakers have threatened impeachment against Kristi Noem following two fatal shootings involving federal agents Top US House Democrats have threatened to launch impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem…
Netanyahu blames Israeli deaths on Biden policy
The prime minister has suggested that troops were killed in part due to ammunition shortages caused by a US arms “embargo” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that a…
UK fake job scheme for migrants exposed – Times
A black market is offering “payroll-only” visa sponsorships to migrants facing deportation, according to an investigation by the outlet A black market in fake skilled-worker visa sponsorships is operating across…
Will the CIA turn Venezuela into Ukraine 2.0?
A base in Caracas would give the agency a platform to dramatically expand its operations in Latin America The CIA is setting up a permanent outpost in Venezuela, from where…
Trump threatens Iraq
The US will not help Baghdad if Nouri al-Maliki returns as prime minister, the president has warned US President Donald Trump warned Iraq of retaliatory measures if former Prime Minister…