The U.S. has imposed new sanctions against the Syrian military, 18 government officials and a tech company, just days before the President-elect Donald Trump is due to take office. The reason cited was “in response to the use of chemical weapons” by the Syrian government, despite no solid evidence being provided.
Jerusalem’s Grand Mufti Muhammad Hussein has voiced his objection to plans by president-elect Donald Trump to move the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Trump during his campaign called for the US embassy to be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, “the eternal capital of the Jewish state.” During a sermon Friday at the al-Aksa mosque the Grand Mufti condemned Trump’s plans and said such a move would be an “assault” on all Muslims.
The attempted assassination of a US consular official and bloody protests, riots and looting that were spilling over into America have forced the closure of the US-Mexico border as the nationwide rebellion continues spiralling towards full-scale revolution. FBI offered a $20,000 reward for information on the attempted assassination. CCTV footage of the gunman, who is still at large, has been posted on the US Consulate’s Facebook page.
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Is there a coup underway, while America is in the transition period, and before Trump swears in as the 45th president of the United States?
How real is the clash between the rogue Manhattan billionaire and the intelligence gang behind the throne? Who will win the struggle for power over foreign policy? These are serious times and require serious considerations.
Chinese government officials have warned Donald Trump that he better prepare America for a war with China. According to the state run Chinese newspaper Global Times, the U.S. should “prepare for a military clash,” after US Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson called for a blockade of South China Sea islands. Independent.co.uk reports: He “had better bone up on nuclear power strategies if he wants to force a big nuclear power to withdraw from its own territories”, the paper, which is known for writing hawkish editorials, said.