New UN Afghan Ambassador Is From Deposed US-Backed Government
The Taliban reiterated the call for UN representation
Russia Publishes Details of Security Proposals Sent to US and NATO
Moscow wants to negotiate the proposals as quickly as possible
European Powers Warn Iran Nuclear Deal Talks Nearing ‘End of Road’
The negotiations were put on pause Friday but are expected to resume soon
Saudis Target Houthi Camps in Strikes on Yemeni Capital of Sanaa
Saudi media claims underground warehouses struck
Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations Expected to Pause Friday
A diplomat told <I>Reuters</I> the talks could resume December 27
US Builds Software to Predict China’s Response to Military Action
The US wants to know how China will react to military activity in the region and arms sales
Iran: IAEA Won’t Have Access to Karaj Cameras Until Sanctions End
Footage will be kept under joint control
US Imposes New Sanctions on Chinese Firms Over Xinjiang
Separately, the Senate passed a bill that would ban all imports from Xinjiang
China, Russia Pledge to Reduce Reliance on US-Led Financial System
US sanctions have naturally drawn China and Russia to work on building a more robust trade relationship
Russia Eager to Negotiate Security Guarantees With US
The Kremlin said Biden and Putin could speak again before the new year
One Syrian Soldier Killed as Israel Attacks Southern Syria
Syria reports most of the missiles were intercepted
US Navy Tests New Laser Weapon Off Yemen Coast
The laser destroyed a floating target
Germany Sends Warship Into South China Sea for First Time in Almost 20 Years
Washington's Western allies are expanding military activity in the region to counter China
Iran Will Allow IAEA to Reinstall Cameras at Karaj Factory
Iran will keep recordings, pending a monitoring deal
Ukraine’s President Calls for New Sanctions on Russia
The US has threatened to sanction Russia if it invades Ukraine, but Zelensky wants sanctions now
