Biden Defense Pick Austin May Face Opposition Over Record on ISIS
Austin is accused of telling President Barack Obama that ISIS was merely a "flash in the pan."
Russia Arrests Hypersonic Aircraft Expert on High Treason Charges
The Tass state news agency cited an anonymous source who said Anatoly Gubanov was suspected of having "handed over secret aviation development data abroad."
Iran's Rouhani Vows Revenge, Israel Braces for Possible Terror Attacks
Tehran has blamed Israel for last week's killing of top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh near Tehran.
China Media Says U.S.-Europe Tensions Inevitable As Biden Pivots to Allies
Biden said in an interview published this week that he wants to make sure America's allies are on the same page before he takes action on China.
U.S., Awaiting Response to Scientist Killing, Withdraws Baghdad Staff
Iran has blamed Israel for last week's killing of its top nuclear scientist, and vowed revenge against those responsible.
Putin Won't Congratulate Biden Until All Legal Procedures End: Ambassador
Putin is now the only major world leader not to have congratulated Joe Biden on his victory over President Donald Trump.
Flynn's Call for 'Martial Law' Comes Amid Violent Election Threats
After his recent pardon by President Donald Trump, the retired general tweeted the inflammatory appeal on Twitter: "Freedom never kneels except for God."
China Is 'Wiping Out' Generation of Hong Kongers Through Latest Sentences
Three pro-democracy leaders were imprisoned for between 7 and 13.5 months on Wednesday for their role in anti-government protests.
China Will Be Able to Fight Foreign Wars Within 15 Years: Report
The United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission's latest report comes after a year of deteriorating American-Chinese relations.
Donald Trump's Refusal to Accept Defeat Fuels Violent Threats Online
President Donald Trump's critics warn that even on his way out of the White House he is sowing the seeds for extremist right-wing violence.
Iran Advances Nuclear Program, Demands Action on Scientist's Assassination
Iranian officials are furious after the killing of nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh—widely considered the father of Iran's atomic program—last week.
China Media Says World Leaders 'Jumped the Gun' Congratulating Biden
The China Daily newspaper said the speed of congratulatory phone calls showed that the world has tired of the Trump administration.
Iran's Rouhani Declares End of 'Trumpism'
Iranian officials have been celebrating Trump's electoral defeat, but the president's lame duck period could bring more American action against Tehran.
MBS Is Benefiting From Trump 'Silence:' Sister of Jailed Saudi Activist
Loujain al-Hathloul has been held without trial for more than 900 days and on Wednesday her case was transferred to the Specialized Criminal Court used to try terrorist offenses and silence dissidents.
A Warning From Europe: Trump May Be Leaving, but Right-Wing Populism Is Not
People who write off the Trump presidency as an aberration or a blip are perhaps missing the true direction of the Republican Party and the American right.
Joe Biden's Team Unlikely to Take Hard Line on North Korea: South's Media
Biden will nominate Anthony Blinken to be secretary of state and Jake Sullivan as national security adviser.
Houthis Attack Saudi Oil Facility One Day After Reported Secret Meeting
The Yemeni rebel group used a cruise missile to strike an oil site near the city of Jeddah on the Red Sea coast.
Saudi Arabia Denies MBS Secretly Met Israeli Officials During Pompeo Visit
An Israeli cabinet minister appeared to suggest that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had traveled to Saudi Arabia, but the country's foreign minister denied it.
Trump Mulls Fresh China Sanctions, Beijing Says U.S. Is 'Oppressing' Firms
A draft list, seen by Reuters, includes the names of 89 Chinese companies accused of ties to the country's military forces.
Pompeo Says Saudi Ties Are 'Strong,' but Biden Looks to Pressure Kingdom
Riyadh has enjoyed American backing despite a raft of human rights abuses, but now must deal lwith Biden who has promised to "reassess" ties.
What Antony Blinken Has Said About Key Foreign Policy Issues
Blinken, 58, served in President Barack Obama's administration as deputy secretary of state and principal deputy national security adviser.
Iran Says Missiles, Foreign Activity off the Table in Future Biden Talks
Biden wants to rejoin the JCPOA, but has hinted at broadening the deal to include Iran's missile arsenal and its network of regional proxies.
Iran Says Trump Is Risking 'Full-Fledged War' with End of Term Escalation
The Trump administration is pushing ahead with more sanctions on Iran, and the president reportedly asked for military options to strike the country's nuclear facilities.
In Israel, Pompeo Blames Palestinians for Failure of Trump Peace Plan
Pompeo's visit to Israel was widely seen as a farewell victory lap and celebration of the pro-Israeli policies of the Trump administration.
Fearing Abandonment, Hong Kong Activists Look to Biden Amid China Crackdown
Hong Kong's pro-democracy camp found an ally in President Donald Trump. The transition of power has left some concerned about continued American support against China.
BDS Condemns 'Fanatic Trump-Netanyahu Alliance' After Anti-Semitism Charge
The BDS movement calls for boycotts and sanctions on Israel over its treatment of the Palestinian people.
Pompeo Celebrates Sanctions on Iran, Rouhani Dismisses 'Unruly' Trump
The Trump administration is turning the screws on Tehran, seeking to collapse Iran's economy before the end of the president's term.
Republican Senators Urged to 'Make the Most' of Trump's Final Days
The president is still pushing his long-shot litigation and conspiracy theories, but lawmakers are increasingly acknowledging his defeat in private.
Iran Says Trump Foreign Policy Among 'Most Unsuccessful' in U.S. History
Trump critics have noted that Iran is closer to a nuclear weapon now than at the start of his term, despite his efforts to contain Tehran.
Zarif Says Biden Must Accept 'Transition of Power' from West to East
Biden wants to resurrect the Iran nuclear deal, but four years of conflict with President Trump has left Tehran wary.