Brazil doesn’t want ‘new Cold War’, Lula says before Trump meeting
Brazil does not want a “new Cold War”, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Sunday, urging the Trump administration to treat all countries equally ahead of a trip…
Iran resolved to uphold nation’s nuclear rights via diplomacy: FM Araghchi
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed Iran’s determination to uphold the nation’s lawful nuclear rights through diplomacy. – The top Iranian diplomat made the remarks during a telephone conversation with…
Slovakia ready to suspend electricity supplies to Ukraine on February 23 — PM
Slovakia will suspend electricity supplies to Ukraine from February 23 if Kiev does not resume oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline, Prime Minister Robert Fico said. – “Slovakia is a…
India affirms it will continue purchasing Russian oil despite US pressure
India has made a definitive decision regarding Russian energy resources. New Delhi will continue purchasing oil despite pressure from the United States, India’s Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar told Izvestia.…
Hamas says political path for Gaza must begin with end to Israeli ‘aggression’
Discussions on Gaza’s future must begin with a total halt to Israeli “aggression”, Palestinian group Hamas said after US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace met Thursday for the first…
Iran says US has not asked for zero nuclear enrichment
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US negotiators have not requested Tehran end its nuclear enrichment program, contradicting statements from American officials. – “We have not offered any suspension, and…
Europe’s main military powers to develop low-cost air-defence systems
Europe’s five biggest defence powers are teaming up on a multi-million euro project to bring low-cost air-defence systems like autonomous drones or missiles into production within 12 months, ministers meeting…
UK foreign minister to meet Rubio amid tensions over joint air base
Britain’s foreign minister Yvette Cooper will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, after President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of London for ceding sovereignty of the…
Milan exercise in India brings together record 74 countries — Indian Navy chief
This year’s Milan naval exercise in eastern India will see a record 74 countries participating, Indian Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said at the exercise’s opening ceremony.…
Trump to preside over first ‘Board of Peace’ meeting as unresolved Gaza questions loom
US President Donald Trump will preside over the first meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday with unresolved questions on the future of Gaza hanging over an event expected…