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Russia ties possible Iran nuclear deal revival to Ukraine sanctions

March 5, 2022

Russia ties possible Iran nuclear deal revival to Ukraine sanctions

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is linking the Iran deal talks to the international sanctions targeting Moscow's economy.

Agreement to restore Iran nuclear deal expected within days: European diplomat

March 4, 2022

Agreement to restore Iran nuclear deal expected within days: European diplomat

A European diplomat told Fox News that a new nuclear agreement with Iran is expected with days.

Ukrainian MP warns Kyiv will be 'second Aleppo,' calls on West to step up as horrific images emerge

March 4, 2022

Ukrainian MP warns Kyiv will be 'second Aleppo,' calls on West to step up as horrific images emerge

Ukrainian MP Oleksandra Ustinova is warning that cities like Kyiv could be the next Aleppo, referring to the Syrian city that was destroyed during the Syrian civil war.

Iran nearing nuclear threshold, with US options to stop it narrowing, report warns

March 3, 2022

Iran nearing nuclear threshold, with US options to stop it narrowing, report warns

A new report is warning that Iran is closing in on the nuclear threshold and Washington's options to stop it are narrowing.

Hawley to introduce bill to increase Afghan vetting after critical Pentagon IG report

March 2, 2022

Hawley to introduce bill to increase Afghan vetting after critical Pentagon IG report

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is introducing the "Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act, to increase and tighten the vetting process of Afghan evacuees.

Biden says 'no-one expected sanctions to prevent anything from happening,' despite prior White House claims

February 24, 2022

Biden says 'no-one expected sanctions to prevent anything from happening,' despite prior White House claims

President Biden on Thursday said that "no-one expected" sanctions imposed on Russia in response to its incursions into Ukraine to "prevent anything from happening" -- an apparent contradiction from prior White House messaging that emphasized the value of deterrence.

G7 foreign ministers pledge ‘unwavering commitment’ to Ukrainian sovereignty in face of Russian buildup

February 19, 2022

G7 foreign ministers pledge ‘unwavering commitment’ to Ukrainian sovereignty in face of Russian buildup

The foreign ministers of the G7 countries -- including Secretary of State Antony Blinken -- on Saturday pledged their "unwavering commitment" to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of a Russian buildup of military force at its border.

Biden administration waives sanctions on Iranian civilian nuclear activities as deal talks hang in balance

February 5, 2022

Biden administration waives sanctions on Iranian civilian nuclear activities as deal talks hang in balance

The Biden administration has waived sanctions related to Iran’s civilian nuclear activities as part of its efforts to bring the regime back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal – while stressing that the waivers did not equal sanctions relief for Tehran.

Beijing Olympics to renew scrutiny on China's human rights abuses, international violations

February 3, 2022

Beijing Olympics to renew scrutiny on China's human rights abuses, international violations

As the Beijing Olympics kick off this month, the games are likely to shine a fresh light on the Chinese communist regime’s human rights abuses at home, as well as its violations of international law and freedoms abroad, with critics warning of the dangers of letting the regime off the hook.

Feds identify five 'suspected individuals' in bomb threats to historically Black institutions

February 2, 2022

Feds identify five 'suspected individuals' in bomb threats to historically Black institutions

The FBI has identified at least five people who the bureau believes were involved in sending bomb threats to more than two dozen historically Black colleges and universities over the past month, FBI counterterrorism division deputy assistant director James Tarasca said on a call with academia and faith-based leaders Wednesday.