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The U.S. and Iran have begun talks to revive the nuclear deal.

The Iran nuclear deal, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was agreed to in 2015 and placed temporary 10-15 year restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program. The JCPOA also called for a halt to Iran’s advanced nuclear enrichment activities and ballistic missile tests in exchange for sanctions relief, such as unfreezing financial assets.

The U.S. formally left the Iran nuclear deal in 2018 during the Trump administration amid accusations that Iran was violating the agreement with its enrichment activities and missile development, in addition to using the economic boost it received to increase its support for terror groups.

Do you think the Iran nuclear agreement can be reinstated by all sides?

The Omicron Variant: What To Know

Omicron has been classified as a COVID-19 "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization following reports of unusually high numbers of mutations from researchers in South Africa. 

At least 44 countries, including the U.S., have already instituted restrictions against travelers from various southern African countries. Sweeping travel bans have been criticized by some leaders who say they do not prevent the spread of the variant and instead alarm the public while punishing and stigmatizing COVID-19 transparency.

Are you concerned about the newest COVID-19 variant?

China Criticizes U.S. for Inviting Taiwan to Democracy Summit

As part of an ongoing effort to increase Taiwan’s involvement in international bodies, the U.S. has invited the nation’s officials to an upcoming summit for democratic governments, prompting outrage by the Chinese Communist Party.

China’s foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the CCP opposes Taiwan’s invitation to the democracy summit and warned the U.S. to stop promoting Taiwan’s autonomy in international venues. Zhao told the media at a briefing in Beijing that, “Playing with the fire of ‘Taiwan independence,’ you will eventually get burned.”

Beyond the rhetorical posturing, China has recently stepped up its campaign of military intimidation against Taiwan by repeatedly flying its military aircraft into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone.

Do you support or oppose Taiwan’s participation in the Summit for Democracy?

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