World Jan 19 Pakistan’s ace in poker match with US: Afghan air routes Pakistan's ability to shape the destiny of America's longest war is a reminder of how much leverage the country maintains at a time Trump is suspending hundreds of millions of dollars in military assistance.
Politics Jan 17 Tillerson signals deeper U.S. military commitment in Syria The mission as described by Tillerson now appears bigger. Beyond defeating IS and al-Qaida, it includes several longshot propositions.
Politics Jan 05 U.S. holding back security assistance provided to Pakistan The United States has announced it is suspending security assistance to Pakistan for failing to take "decisive action" against Taliban militants targeting U.S. personnel in neighboring Afghanistan.
World Jan 02 Trump says his ‘nuclear button’ is bigger, more powerful than North Korea’s The president's Tuesday evening tweet came in response to Kim's New Year's address, in which he repeated fiery nuclear threats against the United States.
World Dec 21 U.S. levies sanctions against Myanmar general for violence against Rohingya Muslims In all, the Trump administration announced penalties against 13 people worldwide.
Politics Dec 15 WATCH: Tillerson backtracks on offer of unconditional North Korea talks Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's declaration before the U.N. Security Council marked a stunning reversal after he proposed discussions with Pyongyang without preconditions earlier this week.
Politics Dec 13 Tillerson offered unconditional talks with North Korea. Now what? North Korea, which now describes its nuclear force as complete, isn't showing interest in dialogue. At least yet.
Politics Dec 13 Tillerson says U.S. open to possible talks with North Korea Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has softened America's stance on possible talks with North Korea.
World Dec 10 U.S. wants world to isolate North Korea, so what’s that mean? Like international economic penalties, the Trump administration believes diplomatic isolation serves two purposes.
World Nov 29 Trump threatens major sanctions after latest North Korea missile President Donald Trump tweeted that he spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping about Pyongyang’s “provocative actions,” and he vowed that “additional major sanctions will be imposed on North Korea today. This situation will be handled!”…