Iceland votes on whether to start EU membership talks
Icelanders vote on Saturday on whether to reopen membership talks with the European Union, with islanders split down the middle after months of debate focused on the cost of living,…
Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves
President Donald Trump on Friday announced an unprecedented U.S. push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, betting that American companies can revive the OPEC nation’s…
IAEA Raises Alarm Over Repeated Drone Incidents at Zaporizhzhia NPP
The IAEA has been informed of three drone incidents at the site of the Zaporizhzhya NPP earlier this week, underlining constant dangers to nuclear safety during the military conflict. One…
Finland and Sweden Expand Defence Cooperation to Counter Drone Threats
Defence cooperation between Finland and Sweden is taking a new step forward today. Finland and Sweden are jointly strengthening the surveillance and protection of Finland’s territorial integrity. The cooperation will…
India Coordinates With Embassies in Kathmandu and Beijing on Nepal Crisis
Discussed the relief and rescue efforts underway in Nepal today. Our Embassies in Kathmandu & Beijing provided an updated picture in respect of the status and well-being of Indian nationals.…
Saudi Arabia, Syria sign four pacts on roads, rail, postal services, aviation
Saudi Arabia and Syria have signed four agreements covering roads, railways, postal services and aviation, the Saudi transport minister told Al Arabiya on Thursday, in a move aimed at strengthening…
Iran’s Araghchi says diplomacy possible if US recognizes pressure doesn’t work
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said putting diplomacy back on track was not impossible but hinged on the United States understanding that pressure does not work. – In a post…
Japan and Chile Expand Strategic Cooperation on Critical Minerals and Supply Chains
Japan-Chile Foreign Ministers’ Meeting On August 28, commencing at 11:30 a.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Francisco Pérez…
Poland does not want nuclear warheads on its territory, deputy defence minister says
Poland does not want to have nuclear warheads on its territory, Deputy Defence Minister Pawel Zalewski said on Thursday. – “No — that is what I would like to say…
Vatican official underscores importance of mutual understanding for living in peace
Evangelical peace implies the presence of justice and mutual respect, rather than absence of discussion among different points of view, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations Paul…