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
Russia Gives Security Proposals to US Amid Ukraine Tensions
Russia wants guarantees from the West that NATO won't expand on its border
Blinken Says US Ready to Go Through With F-35 Sale to UAE
The UAE has threatened to back out of the deal
Senate Passes Massive $778 Billion NDAA
The bill was already passed by the House and will now be signed by President Biden to become law
White House Says Biden Will Sign Bill Banning Imports From China’s Xinjiang
The House and Senate agreed on a version of the bill Tuesday
