BASKETBALL legend Dennis Rodman could travel to Singapore to play a key role in the peace talks between his friend and "soulmate" Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump. The NBA superstar formed a bromance with North Korea leader after a trip to the rogue nation back in 2013 and since then has been back to hang out with Kim four times. The New York Post reports sources revealing Rodman could play a role in negotiations on the Singapore resort island of Sentosa next Tuesday. The trip has yet to be confirmed, but the insider said: “No matter what you might think about his presence. One thing’s for sure the ratings will be huge. “A lot of times in situations that involve complex diplomacy countries like to identify ambassadors of goodwill and whether you agree with it or not Dennis Rodman fits the bill.” Rodman first met Kim Jong-un five years ago and later declared him "a friend for life". Describing his relationship, which blossomed over a shared passion for … [Read more...] about Dennis Rodman travelling to Singapore ‘to play a major role’ in US-North Korea nuclear summit between his ‘soulmate’ Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump
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UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ as US cancels nuclear summit with North Korea
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres at a press briefing after presenting his agenda for disarmament during a conference at the University of Geneva on Thursday. Photo: AFP Speaking in Geneva on Thursday, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he was "deeply concerned" after US President Donald Trump cancelled a widely anticipated nuclear summit next month with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. "I am deeply concerned by the cancellation of the planned meeting in Singapore between the President of the United States and the leader of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea," Guterres said as he presented the UN's new agenda on disarmament in Geneva. "I urge the parties to continue their dialogue to find a path to a peaceful and verifiable denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula," he added. Deeply concerned by cancellation of meeting between President of the US and leader of the DPRK. I urge the parties to continue dialogue to find a … [Read more...] about UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ as US cancels nuclear summit with North Korea
Donald Trump’s doing a Ronald Reagan on Iran’s nuclear deal — and I’m a big fan
THE Islamic fundamentalists are out on the streets of Tehran again. Bellowing “Death to America” and burning the US flag. The mad mullahs who run the place are beside themselves with fury. Ripping their beards out in rage. If nothing else, this should make you think: Possibly, just possibly, Donald Trump has done the right thing. Again. The US president has torn up the deal with Iran which stopped them developing nuclear weapons. He said it was rotten. Trump has been condemned across the liberal Western world for this. The French have stuck the boot in. Our own Prime Minister has said it was a bad decision. And on my Facebook page liberals are stamping their little feet and calling Trump all the names under the sun. Vandal, hooligan, thug and so on. It is true that the deal struck with Iran HAS stopped them trying to develop nukes. So far as we are aware. In return, this horrible, police-state theocracy had its economic sanctions lifted. But it didn’t stop Iran being … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s doing a Ronald Reagan on Iran’s nuclear deal — and I’m a big fan
Trump pulls out of Iran nuclear deal, drawing criticism from Europe and praise from Israel
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Matt Viser Globe Staff May 08, 2018 WASHINGTON — President Trump said Tuesday that he is pulling the United States out of the landmark agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear weapons program, leaving European allies to try to salvage the deal and shaking up international efforts to bring stability to the Middle East.Under Trump’s order, the United States will immediately restore tough economic sanctions on Iran.The moves are seen by foreign policy specialists as isolating the United States from its allies who remain in the nuclear pact, and stoking fears that the pullout could put Iran back on course to pursue a nuclear weapon. Iran said after Trump’s announcement that it would begin talks with European leaders while also taking preliminary steps toward resuming uranium enrichment. Advertisement “This was a horrible, one-sided deal that … [Read more...] about Trump pulls out of Iran nuclear deal, drawing criticism from Europe and praise from Israel
Palantir technology used to verify Iran compliance with nuclear pact
By Jonathan Tirone Published 3:43 pm, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Photo: Olivier Douliery / Abaca Press 2016 Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Peter Thiel has found himself in the center of the debate over the Iran nuclear deal. His firm’s technology is used by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Peter Thiel has found himself in the center of the debate over the Iran nuclear deal. His firm’s technology is used by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Photo: Olivier Douliery / Abaca Press 2016 Palantir technology used to verify Iran compliance with nuclear pact 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Silicon Valley billionaire — and Donald Trump supporter — Peter Thiel has emerged as an unlikely player in the international debate over Iran’s nuclear deal with six world powers. Thiel’s big-data … [Read more...] about Palantir technology used to verify Iran compliance with nuclear pact