# World

Kerry: We must ensure Iran nuke deal survives

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry says it is “absolutely critical” to make sure that world powers nuclear agreement…

AP | Munich | February 18, 2018 6:11 pm

Kerry: We must ensure Iran nuke deal survives

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry says it is “absolutely critical” to make sure that world powers nuclear agreement with Iran survives.

President Donald Trump is deeply sceptical about the 2015 nuclear deal. He extended sanctions waivers in January but said he would not do so again when they come up for renewal in May unless his concerns are addressed.

Kerry, one of the leading negotiators on the deal, told the Munich Security Conference today that “this is untenable. It is not good diplomacy.”

# World

Biden will attend Trump’s inauguration in January: White House

The White House has confirmed that US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, media reported.

# Opinion

A valid warrant or a false equivalence?

In September 2020, the US sanctioned the then International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, as also restricted the issuing of visas for ‘certain ICC officials’ solely because they were involved in the ICC’s efforts to investigate US personnel in Afghanistan.

# Opinion

Trump’s AG

The nomination process for key positions in any US administration is always a window into its priorities and governing style. In the case of Presidentelect Donald Trump’s second term, the saga surrounding his choice for Attorney General has offered a particularly vivid glimpse into how loyalty and controversy intersect in his political orbit.