Israel deployed Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE during war on Iran
The US ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, says Israel sent Iron Dome missile defence batteries and Israeli troops to the United Arab Emirates to help it defend against Iranian…
Pakistan to increase oil imports from Russia during Hormuz crisis
Pakistan plans to increase oil imports from Russia during the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Russia’s state-run TASS news agency reports, quoting Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi. – There…
Hezbollah chief says giving up weapons not part of Israel talks
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says the Lebanese group’s weapons arsenal isn’t part of the negotiations with Israel and is an internal matter for Lebanon. – “We will not abandon the…
India will host BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting May 14-15
India is poised to command the global diplomatic stage as it prepares to host the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on May 14 and 15. – Serving as a defining moment…
Zelenskyy meets Palantir CEO as Ukraine expands use of AI in war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday he had met the CEO of Palantir Technologies, Alex Karp, as Kyiv doubles down on the use of artificial intelligence to gain an…
Israeli strikes have killed 380 in Lebanon since truce: Health ministry
Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed 380 people since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war began on April 17, Lebanon’s health ministry told AFP on Tuesday. – A ministry official…
Turkey says Strait of Hormuz should not be used as ‘weapon’
Turkey supports efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday, adding the channel should not be used as a “weapon” during the Iran war.…
Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says
Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a “vast operational area” far wider than before the Iran war, according to a senior officer in the Islamic…
Iran could enrich uranium to weapons grade if attacked, lawmaker warns
Iranian parliamentary spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei said on Tuesday that the country could enrich uranium up to 90 percent purity, a level considered weapons-grade, if Iran is attacked again. – “One…
Dutch PM Highlights History, Energy Security and Governance in Sint Eustatius
The beautiful island of Sint Eustatius is a place with a rich history. You can see and feel this when you visit Fort Oranje and the Heritage Centre. Here, the…