White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer resigned on Friday, 21 of July, ending a short but remarkable career as a White House spokesperson. Spicer’s departure was abrupt, and appeared along with changes in media and legal teams of President Trump. In all fairness to Anthony Scaramucci, he wanted to endorse me 1st, before the…
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US announcing sanctions against Iran entities and individuals
The US has announced fresh sanctions against Iran over its ballistic missile programme and blamed Iran supporting for terror organisations. In response to these continued Iranian threats, US announces new #Iran-related sanctions: https://t.co/1UfL3JTAkC — Department of State (@StateDept) July 18, 2017 The US state department said 18 entities or individuals would be affected by the…
Syria talks have a chance
Talks on Syria have a chance of making progress while the demands for the oust of President Bashar al-Assad have receded, according to Russia’s ambassador in Geneva, Alexei Borodavkin. Russia's ambassador Alexei Borodavkin must be aware @UNGeneva envoy is calling for talks in Sep. re. "pol. transition" and "elections". https://t.co/kG5PvtXjIN — Hsquared Studio. (@Hsquared_Studio) July…
EU' pledge for reconciliation of Iraq
The occupation of Mosul has finally come to an end: the Iraqi Prime Minister al-Abadi announced the liberation of the city by the Iraqi armed forces, with the support of the Global Coalition to counter Islamic State. We joined the people of Mosul in their celebration of the city's liberation, brought about through the sacrifices of…
Putin slams sanctions as form of protectionism
Russian President Vladimir Putin blasted economic protectionism and sanctions in an implicit gesture at President Trump a day before the two leaders are set to meet for the first time. Published in the German financial newspaper Handelblatt ahead of the G20 meeting in Hamburg, Putin praised the strategy for free trade and action on climate change, while warning…
EU-Cuba relations Renaissance
MEPs gave their consent to the first ever EU-Cuba cooperation agreement, thereby marking a turning point in bilateral relations. “With this vote the European Parliament is giving its support to use dialogue and cooperation with Cuba as the best instruments to build a constructive and future-oriented relationship, beneficial for citizens on both sides of the…
Russia considers control of Syria's borders
Russia might deploy its military to control the borders of planned de-escalation zones in Syria within two to three weeks after finalizing an agreement with Turkey and Iran, Russian negotiator Alexander Lavrentyev said. ASTANA (Reuters) – Russia may deploy its military to police the borders of planned de-escalation zones in Syria … https://t.co/TnV2wPO4Im — Thus…
Qatar willing to engage in dialogue
Demands made of Qatar by four other Arab states were designed to be rejected, Doha’s foreign minister said, explaining that their ultimatum was aimed not at defeating terrorism but at curtailing his country’s sovereignty. In spite of this assessment of the oppontents position Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, speaking to reporters in Rome, ensured Qatar was ready…
Scaramucci accepts CNN apology on Russian connections
CNN retracted a story on that connected Antony Scaramucci, a prominent ally of President Trump, to a Russian investment fund managed by a Kremlin-controlled bank. The brief encounter on public between American and Russian happened on the margins at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. “On June 22, 2017, CNN.com published a story connecting Anthony Scaramucci…
Russian diplomat to lead UN Counter-terrorism office
United Nations head Antonio Guterres has chosen to appoint a Moscow envoy in Vienna Vladimir Voronkov to head a newly created U.N. Office of Counterterrorism, giving a Russian a top job at U.N. headquarters in New York. Russia’s Ambassador to International Organisations in Vienna, Vladimir Voronkov, will have the rank of undersecretary-general. He’s spent more…
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