Haiti’s conflict in numbers as gangs inflict another night of terror
A night of terror in Haiti’s hillside town of Kenscoff – which has faced more than a dozen attacks since last year – has shocked the nation even as Haiti…
Pentagon official to brief NATO allies as review fuels questions
Senior European diplomats will seek to reassure the Pentagon’s policy chief on Thursday that they are stepping up on defence amid uncertainty about a U.S. review of forces in Europe…
Turkey says SDF dissolution will help with Syrian unity
Turkey’s ruling AK Party welcomes the dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces as an important step towards strengthening Syrian unity, a spokesman for President Tayyip Erdogan’s party said on…
Iran and Oman reach agreements on share of Hormuz and revenues, IRGC says
Iran and Oman have reached agreements on their share of the Strait of Hormuz and its revenues, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) spokesperson said, according to a report by the…
ICC urges Japan to counter US campaign against court
Japan should try to counter U.S. efforts to pressure members of the International Criminal Court to quit the body, the Japanese head of the court said on Wednesday, adding that…
Russia, Ukraine working toward new large POW exchange — ombudswoman
Russia and Ukraine are currently working to agree on lists for another “quite large” prisoner of war exchange, Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova told TASS. – “We are preparing…
India Mobilises Humanitarian Assistance for Nepal Following Deadly Floods
Spoke to Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods in Nepal. The people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters…
Taiwan foreign minister to attend Pacific islands leaders summit events
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung will attend events related to a major summit of leaders from Pacific islands nations in Palau starting next week, his office said on Wednesday, though…
Kremlin says US spy chief held talks with Russian counterparts during Moscow visit
U.S. CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials during his visit to Moscow on Tuesday but did not meet President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.…
US Senate Democrats urge Israel to rein in West Bank violence
U.S. Senate Democrats on Wednesday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to rein in a “surge” of violence by West Bank settlers and mass arrests of Palestinians by Israeli security…