US open to meeting Iran at United Nations, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told NBC News the US is open to a meeting with Iran at the United Nations.
France seeks India’s partnership in Strait of Hormuz
France is seeking to work with India to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement by the French Foreign Ministry. – It said Foreign…
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan reaffirm commitment to cooperation under Mecca pact
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have reiterated their commitment to strengthening cooperation under the Mecca defence pact, according to a statement from Islamabad. – Saudi Foreign Minister…
Iranian official says Tehran ready to reopen Hormuz within 7 days if US eases military pressure, lifts blockade: Reports
Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, the Reuters news agency and Japan’s…
India and EU Back Reformed Multilateralism at P4M Summit
A pleasure to join European Council President António Costa in co-chairing the Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace & Prosperity (P4M) Summit. Took the opportunity to: ✅ Stress the essentiality…
US proposes AI alert system with China
The US has proposed creating an alert system with China to notify each other when artificial intelligence incidents become serious enough to threaten national security. – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
Hungary seeks US sanctions exemption over Russian energy
Hungary’s new government has asked for an exemption from US sanctions targeting Russian energy buyers, despite pledging to reduce the country’s dependence on supplies from Moscow. – The request comes…
Guterres remains in contact with Moscow, Kiev — UN chief’s representative
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres maintains regular contacts with representatives of both Russia and Ukraine, UN chief’s official spokesman Stephane Dujarric said at a briefing. – “The Secretary-General and his staff…
US stresses backing for Japan, Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The US on Monday reiterated its commitment to the defense of key Asian allies Japan and South Korea, and the three nations expressed support for Taiwan ahead of a summit…
Poland concludes military air operations, says no airspace violation
Poland’s army said on Friday it ended military aviation operations that had been launched earlier in the day in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine, with no violation of Polish…