Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Pledge Mutual Respect in Call on US-China Relations

Beijing/Washington – Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Wednesday, with both leaders emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and cooperation in managing bilateral ties. According to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, Xi told Trump that the two countries could resolve their differences by addressing…

US Signals Readiness for Talks with Iran, Insists Missile and Nuclear Programs Must Be Addressed

Washington, D.C. – The United States has signaled its readiness to meet with Iran this week, but insists that any discussions must include Iran’s missile and nuclear programs, as well as its regional activities and human rights record. Speaking Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was prepared to…

Azimio Affiliate Parties Reject Leadership Changes, Term Them “Illegal, Null and Void”

Nairobi, Kenya – A section of affiliate parties within the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition has rejected recent leadership changes announced in the political outfit, describing them as “illegal, null and void.” The dissenting affiliates accused coalition chairperson and former President Uhuru Kenyatta of presiding over a process they…

Italy Foils Russian Cyberattacks Ahead of Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan, Italy – With just hours to go before the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics officially begin, Italian authorities announced they have thwarted a series of Russian-origin cyberattacks targeting Olympic sites and government offices. The revelation comes as security operations intensify across northern Italy, where thousands of police and military personnel are…