Obama not to sign bill that undermines Iran nuclear deal

Obama not to sign bill that undermines Iran nuclear deal

The White House said on Tuesday US President Barack Obama would not sign any bill in his final months in office that would undermine the Iran nuclear deal. “We certainly are not going to, however, sign a piece of legislation that would undermine the ability of the international community to continue to successfully implement the […]

Obama awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Michael Jordan

Obama awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Michael Jordan

US President Barack Obama awarded 21 recipients, including basketball greats Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Presidential Medal Of Freedom here at the White House on Tuesday. “From scientists, philanthropists and public servants to activists, athletes and artists, these 21 individuals have helped push America forward, inspiring millions of people around the world along the […]

US warns of terror strikes at Christmas markets in Europe

US warns of terror strikes at Christmas markets in Europe

The US has warned its citizens that Europe is at a “heightened risk of terror attacks” at its Christmas markets and other seasonal holiday events. The US State Department said it had “credible information” that the Islamic State (IS) and Al Qaeda were planning attacks and focusing on the “upcoming holiday season”, reported the Telegraph. […]

South Korea endorses military intelligence pact with Japan

South Korea endorses military intelligence pact with Japan

The South Korean cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a bilateral military intelligence pact with Japan amid public and parliamentary opposition. Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Yoo Il-ho, chaired the meeting that approved the pact to directly exchange military intelligence on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s nuclear and missile programs. The signing ceremony of […]

Magnitude 7.3 quake jolts Japan, tsunami warning issued

Magnitude 7.3 quake jolts Japan, tsunami warning issued

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck northeastern Japan’s Fukushima on Tuesday, a weather agency said, while tsunami waves were observed in the area and two persons were injured. The quake registered lower five on the Japanese seismic scale of seven in northeastern Fukushima prefecture, Xinhua quoted the Japan Meteorological Agency as saying. […]

First Hindu Congresswoman, a Democrat, meets Trump

First Hindu Congresswoman, a Democrat, meets Trump

The first Hindu elected to Congress, Tulsi Gabbard, crossed her Democratic party line to meet Republican-elect Donald Trump on Monday to discuss Syria, terrorism and national security matters and warn of the risk of a nuclear confrontation with Russia amid speculation that he may be checking out the war veteran for a position in his […]

Melania Trump, son to stay in New York

Melania Trump, son to stay in New York

President-elect Donald Trumps wife Melania will stay in New York city while their 10-year old son Barron finishes his school year, sources said. Melania Trump, who over the course of the campaign has repeatedly talked of how close she is with her and the mogul’s only son together, will remain at Trump Tower with Barron […]

Reality will force Trump to adjust his approach

Reality will force Trump to adjust his approach

US President Barack Obama said that reality will force his successor to the White House, Donald Trump, to adjust his approaches on many issues he defended during his campaign. Obama, during his press conference at the end of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, advised the world to “take a wait and see […]

Britain plans to invite Trump to meet the Queen

Britain plans to invite Trump to meet the Queen

British officials are planning to invite Donald Trump to meet the Queen as the government deploys its “secret weapon” to cement close ties with the new American President-elect. Plans to roll out the red carpet for Trump with a state visit in the summer of 2017 are being drawn up at the highest levels in […]

Trump’s counsel will ensure no conflicts of interest: Priebus

Trump’s counsel will ensure no conflicts of interest: Priebus

US President-elect Donald Trump’s soon-to-be Chief of Staff, Reince Priebus, said the incoming White House counsel will be tasked with making sure that there were no conflicts of interest with the real estate mogul’s business empire. In an interview with CNN on Sunday, Priebus said Americans should not be concerned with potential pay-to-play schemes in […]