Pentagon Chief: US could send more troops to Syria
According to Pentagon, more US troops could be deployed in Syria in the near future provided that the United States finds partners in the form…
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Obama Administration reclines to damage control, two-state solution not possible in near future
The Obama administration has quietly now retracted itself from the complicated two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, the White House has indirectly indicated that it…
US Intel points at ISIS involvement in Russian aircraft crash
Thursday, November 05, 2015: Latest reports on the Russian aircraft crash in the Sinai peninsula suggest that the incident has links to a possible terrorist…
China wants South China Sea out of ASEAN defense forum statement
In the midst of escalating tensions at the South China Sea, the meeting of defense ministers of South Asian countries is emanating mixed signals to…
Investigation on Metrojet crash continues
Tuesday, November 03, 2015: Investigations into the Metrojet crash on Saturday are underway, probing the cause of the passenger plane to plunge in the air…
Australia to no longer recognize knighthood
The Australian Prime Minister’s office on Monday announced that it will no longer be appointing ‘knights and dames’ pronounced by the Queen of England, Elizabeth…
China discards ‘one-child’ policy
Friday, October 30, 2015: Recognizing the threat of an aging population and the lack of labor force in the coming decade, China’s Communist Party’s leadership…
Iran set to participate in Syrian peace dialogue
Iran accepts invitation for Syrian peace talks in Vienna; a political shift that may present an acceptable outcome Thursday, October 29, 2015: Iran has…
China reacts strongly to US patrol in the South China Sea
China has officially condemned the US Naval patrol in the South China Sea near the reefs and manmade islets that are purportedly Chinese. The Chinese…
Court rules stolen Vincent Van Gogh Painting can stay at Yale
Vincent Van Gogh’s famous painting “The Night Café” was definitely one of his masterpieces. It depicted the 1880’s café interiors beautifully. This painting…
Namur Barracks incident: No link to any terrorist networks, say Belgian authorities
October 27, 2015: Belgian authorities have mooted any rumors of the Flawinne Barracks attack to be linked with any terrorist organizations. A partially masked man…
Major earthquake strikes the Subcontinent: Afghanistan, Pakistan and India feel the shocks
October 26, 2015: A major earthquake has struck Afghanistan and the neighboring countries of Pakistan and India on October 26, 2015. The United States Geological…
Canada enters a promising new era as Justin Trudeau comes into power
The political Junkies in Canada and around the world are intrigued by the impending arrival of Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister. This is simply…
EU Changes its Strategy to Get Turkey Onboard with Refugee Issue Resolution
For the first time in the decade long membership conflict between the EU and Turkey, the EU has felt the need to seek Turkey’s help…
10-Nation ASEAN Hosted in China Amidst Prevailing Tensions in South China Sea
Southeast Asian defense ministers were hosted by China on Friday in an attempt to buff up its repute in an area suspicious of the territorial…
Dutch Investigators Confirm Malaysian Airlines MH17 Hit by Russian Missile
Dutch investigators officially confirmed on Tuesday that a Russian made BUK missile was the cause of the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 crash that happened last…
Iranian Media have declared that Post Correspondent Jason Rezaian has been convicted
The verdict may have taken some time, but the Iranian media have confirmed that Jason Rezaian, who was a Washington Post correspondent, has been convicted….
Tunisian Group Wins the Nobel Peace Prize
So can you guess who won the Nobel Peace Prize this year? No, it is not the Pope, but a group of Tunisian activists, lawyers,…
Chinese Billionaire Ng Lap Seng Arrested in U.N. Bribery Case
Chinese billionaire Ng Lap Seng, who was a top donor to the Clinton-Gore campaign in the past, was charged on Tuesday for engaging in a…
Turkey Intercepts Russian Jet in Its Air Space
Turkey’s foreign ministry released a statement on Monday that claimed they had intercepted a Russian fighter jet, which had violated Turkey’s airspace. The ministry called…