U.S. Quits UN Human Rights Council Because It’s Not Pro-Israel Enough
"Many of its current members -- they include China, Saudi Arabia and Egypt -- have poor human rights records themselves."
Fresh Trump tariff threats against China now target $200 billion in goods
"Beijing vowing to retaliate 'forcefully' against President Donald Trump’s vow to slap duties on another $200 billion in Chinese imports."
US Officially Resumes Funding For Rebel-Aligned White Helmets In Syria
"US, Dutch, British, Danish and German governments have been funding the White Helmets, a non-governmental organization, through proxies for around five years."
U.S.-Backed Coalition Begins Siege Of Port Supplying 70% Of Yemen’s Food
"The three-year-long, U.S.-supported war on Yemen has already been devastating to Yemen’s 28 million residents. Today, it has entered a new phase—one that is described by the United Nations and U.S. lawmakers as 'catastrophic.'"
Trump’s New Iran Sanctions Take Nike Shoes Off World Cup Team’s Feet
"The German company Adidas may provide shoes for players forced to switch last minute as recent EU law has sought to shield EU companies from American sanctions on Iran."
A Deal With North Korea: Don’t Blow It This Time
"Unfortunately, a very strong faction in Washington doesn’t support any peace agreement and instead seeks to overthrow the DPRK government."
U.S. opens de facto embassy in Taiwan, angering China
"Despite condemnations from China, the US continues to sell advanced weapons to the island under the Taiwan Relations Act for its self-defense against a much bigger Chinese military."
What Was the Point of Regime Change in Iraq?
"This is the unintended output of regime change, of toppling a tyrant and attempting to socially engineer a foreign society. Once the war begins, once society is destabilized, the chips fall where they may."
Bush-Era Diplomatic Official Endorses Military Coup In Venezuela
"Even though he undoubtedly doesn't realize it, Jose Cardenas has indirectly weighed in on the John Kennedy assassination."
Iran Virtually Ends Drug Executions While U.S. Drug War Marches On
"Iran remains one of 33 countries, including the United States, that mete out the ultimate punishment for drug offenses -- but it dramatically raised the quantities of drugs needed to merit the death penalty."