Trump Iran Threat Won't Divert From 'Catastrophic' COVID Record, Zarif Says
Trump said Wednesday he would hold Iran responsible for any Americans killed in Iraq, after an uptick in attacks against U.S. targets there.
Fact Check: Does the Stimulus Bill Nullify the Insurrection Act?
Some Trump-supporting Twitter accounts claimed that the bill introduced new limits on the president's power to invoke the Insurrection Act.
Trump Will Meet Same End As Saddam Hussein, Says Iran's Rouhani
Iranian President Rouhani described both Trump and Hussein as "crazy creatures" who "imposed war" on Iran and its people.
These Foreign Aid Projects Could Be Scrapped to Fund Larger Stimulus Checks
Critics are calling for cuts to the foreign aid provisions in this week's $1.4 trillion spending bill to fund more generous COVID stimulus checks for Americans.
Iran Presses U.S. to Exit Iraq and Afghanistan, Maneuvers to Influence Both
President-Elect Joe Biden will inherit a long-awaited drawdown in both countries, with American rivals waiting in the wings to fill the power vacuum.
North Korea Still Claims No Coronavirus Infections Ahead of Regime Event
Public health experts and North Korea watchers have been skeptical of Pyongyang's claim to have stopped coronavirus.
U.S., China Send Navies Into Contested Sea After Taiwan Show of Force
Beijing deployed its newest aircraft carrier south through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, prompting a response from Taipei.
Iran Suggests U.S. Conspiracy After Pompeo Blames Tehran for Embassy Attack
The U.S. embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, is regularly targeted by Iranian-backed militias but Tehran denied responsibility for Sunday's rocket barrage.
Russia Denies 'Baseless' SolarWinds Claims as Trump Admin Divided on Hack
The president has shifted focus to China but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that Moscow was the culprit.
Flynn 'Traitor to American Ideals,' Ex-Deputy Says Amid Martial Law Talk
Flynn, pardoned by the president last month for lying to the FBI, has become a vocal proponent of the baseless pro-Trump conspiracy theories claiming electoral fraud.
U.S.-China Conflict Would Be a 'Disaster' for Whole World, Beijing Warns
Wang Yi issued the warning with one month before President-Elect Joe Biden takes office, with Beijing waiting to see how tough a line he will take.
North Korea Negotiator Disappears As Kim Prepares for Biden Challenge
Hawkish foreign minister Ri Son Gwon has not been seen in public since August, and experts have suggested Kim could be lining up a more diplomatic replacement.
Taiwan Warns About Chinese Control of Vital Undersea Cable Networks
Reuters reported this week that the U.S. has warned two Pacific island nations about security threats of doing business with China's Huawei Marine company.
China Is the Number One Threat to American Maritime Dominance, Navy Says
The Navy's "Advantage at Sea" report was released Thursday and said Beijing's goal is to "remake the international order in its favor."
Iran Says Biden Will Be Forced to 'Succumb' to Pressure and Lift Sanctions
Top Iranian officials have maintained a combative stance ahead of Biden's inauguration, as they prepare for negotiations to revive the beleaguered Iran nuclear deal.
Emmanuel Macron COVID Diagnosis Confirmed, French President Will Isolate
The 42-year-old tested positive having displayed symptoms, and is now beginning a seven-day isolation period.
Hunter Biden Corruption Probe Could Humiliate China Too
The federal investigation has been cited as potential leverage for Beijing, but any proof of corruption linked to Chinese individuals or companies could be embarrassing too.
Iran-Biden Relations Fraying Before Fresh Nuclear Talks Can Begin
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday: "We are not overjoyed about Mr. Biden's arrival, but we are happy about Trump leaving."
Iran Lifts Nuclear Research Group's Budget by 256% After Scientist Killing
The Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research was led by Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and has been sanctioned by the U.S. State and Treasury departments.
Pompeo Put N. Korea, China Cyber Threat Over Russia Before SolarWinds News
The State Department is now also believed to have been compromised by hackers reportedly acting under orders from Moscow.
Putin Congratulates Joe Biden on Winning U.S. Election
Russia's President Vladimir Putin was the only major world leader not to have congratulated President-elect Joe Biden, but sent him a telegram after the electoral college confirmed his victory on Monday.
SolarWinds Won't Confirm if Hack Breached U.S. Military, White House
Russian hackers are believed to have been monitoring internal federal emails for months having gained access via SolarWinds software updates.
Iran Threatens 'Fiery Response' after U.S. Nuclear Bomber Flight
Two U.S. B-52H bombers flew close to Iranian airspace last week in a round-trip show of force mission from Louisiana to the Middle East.
Russia Claims It Doesn't Engage in Cyberattacks After U.S. Reports Hacks
Unidentified hackers were found to have been tracking internal emails at the Treasury and Commerce departments.
Biden Aides Condemn 'Horrifying' Iran Execution Despite Nuclear Deal Hopes
Iran hanged journalist Ruhollah Zam on Saturday, accusing him of directing mass anti-government protests in 2017.
After Trump Morocco Deal, Which Countries Still Don't Recognize Israel?
The North African nation this week became the fourth nation in recent months to normalize ties with Israel courtesy of help from the Trump administration.
Iran Hits Back at Nuclear Watchdog After Uranium Enrichment Warning
Iran's parliament has ordered its atomic agency to push ahead with uranium enrichment outside that allowed by the JCPOA nuclear deal.
China Media Defends Human Rights Record, Accuses U.S. Of 'Ugliness'
The U.S. and China this week exchanged tit-for-tat sanctions over Hong Kong, where Beijing is continuing its crackdown on pro-democracy activists.
Russia Expands Arctic Influence as U.S. Military Rushes to Meet Challenge
Countries including Russia, the U.S. and China are all competing for access to the lucrative sea routes and natural resources uncovered by melting ice.
North Korea 'Squandered' Trump Term, U.S. Envoy Says Amid Coronavirus Spat
Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun said he was disappointed at the lack of denuclearization progress and urged the incoming Biden team to build Trump's dialogue.