China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
Senior US and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told Reuters on Tuesday, in a…
China believes there are no winners in Iran conflict — envoy to Russia
China believes there are no winners in the conflict around Iran, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui told TASS. – He noted that China and Pakistan jointly proposed a five-point…
The Gulf Is Splitting Into Rival Axes and India Is Leaning Too Far
The war in West Asia is no longer just about Iran, Israel, or the Strait of Hormuz. It is now exposing a deeper and more consequential transformation inside the Gulf…
Britain Prepares Major Maritime Security Operation in the Gulf
UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz Britain will deploy autonomous mine hunting equipment and cutting-edge counter drone systems, along with…
From Strategic Autonomy to Strategic Dependency
Epistine Files Effect : There are now only two drivers of Indian foreign policy: either alignment with Israel and Republican government of the United States, or alignment with Israel and…
UNSC Veto Reform Initiative Gains Support from 118 Countries
A step has been taken to protect the peoples of the world against mass atrocities: genocides, crimes against humanity, and the most serious war crimes. Today, at the Africa Forward…
Pakistan and Azerbaijan Agree to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called President Ilham Aliyev. During the telephone conversation the leaders reaffirmed the brotherly and strategic ties between Azerbaijan and…
Ankara and Doha Seek Closer Integration Across Strategic Sectors
His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a joint press conference with His Excellency Mr. Hakan Fidan, Minister of…
Lithuania offers minesweeping expertise for Hormuz Strait mission
Lithuania could contribute minesweeping capabilities for any Strait of Hormuz mission, defence chief General Raimundas Vaiksnoras says. – The State Defence Council approved a plan on Monday to send up…
Pakistan foreign minister discusses mediation efforts with Chinese counterpart
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has discussed his country’s “ongoing efforts to facilitate engagement between Iran and the United States” in a call with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. –…