Turkey says S-400 purchase from Russia a ‘done deal,’ cannot be canceled
Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems, which has raised tensions with Washington, is a “done deal” and cannot be canceled, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday.
Pentagon not considering Turkey working group on S-400 missile defense dispute
The Pentagon said on Thursday that it was not considering a working group with Turkey on a dispute over Ankara’s planned purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system, a day after Turkey’s foreign minister proposed forming such a group.
Court orders mental assessment for NZ massacre suspect, murder charges added
Australian Brenton Tarrant appeared in a New Zealand court on Friday where the suspected white supremacist was charged with an additional 49 counts of murder following his arrest after mass shootings at two mosques last month that killed 50 worshippers…
Pentagon to do new ‘narrowly-scoped’ review of deadly 2017 Niger ambush
The Pentagon said on Thursday it has started a new, “narrowly-scoped” review of a deadly 2017 ambush in Niger, in which four U.S. soldiers were killed, to see whether additional punishments were needed.
Cuba cuts newspaper size due to paper scarcity as shortages bite
Cuba says a paper shortage is forcing it to cut back on pages and circulation at several state-run newspapers including the Communist Party daily Granma, highlighting the severity of the country’s cash crunch as scarcity of basic goods increases.
Former Cabinet members keep up pressure on Canada’s Trudeau over scandal
Two former Cabinet ministers expelled from Canada’s ruling Liberal Party this week kept up pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday, saying he should have apologized for inappropriately trying to influence a criminal proceeding.
Trump laments military spending by U.S., China and Russia, floats deal idea
President Donald Trump on Thursday lamented the amount of money that the United States, China and Russia spend on weapons production, including nuclear weapons, and suggested that such money could be better spent elsewhere.
Accused Christchurch shooter ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment
The Australian man accused of killing 50 worshippers at two mosques in New Zealand faced an additional 49 murder charges in court on Friday and was ordered to undergo a mental assessment to determine his fitness for trial over the attacks.
Pompeo calls on NATO to adapt to new threats from Russia, China
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday called on NATO allies to adapt to confront emerging threats, including Russia’s military interventions in places such as Venezuela, Chinese strategic competition and cyber threats.
Forces allied to eastern Libyan military take over checkpoint west of Tripoli: resident
Forces allied to eastern Libyan forces on Thursday took over a checkpoint west of Tripoli, a resident and a video showed, part of an offensive on the Libyan capital home to the internationally recognized government.
