Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Monday to suspend an agreement with the United States on disposing of weapons-grade plutonium, citing Washington’s “unfriendly actions”. It also claimed the United States was unable “to ensure the implementation of its obligations to utilize surplus weapons-grade plutonium”. The deal, initially signed in 2000 and renewed in 2010, […]
SEOUL—In Japan, opponents of recently enacted security measures that authorize the military to fight abroad are growing increasingly concerned about getting drawn into a military conflict with Islamic State militants. “There are people who say that Japan should be more fully engaged in the U.S. or France-led war on terror, but on the other hand […]
CAIRO—Following the fall of a major Syrian government air base to Islamic State militants Sunday, Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem is urging the international community to cooperate with his government and demanding that neighboring states stop their alleged support for the jihadist group. The veteran Syrian foreign minister made his first major appearance since returning […]