President says Brazil will not succumb to US pressure
Brazil is not going to make concessions to the United States and will keep defending its own economic and political sovereignty, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said after Washington…
Israeli parliament rules to dissolve itself ahead of October 27 elections
Israel’s unicameral parliament, the Knesset, has passed a bill to dissolve itself in the run-up to the early parliamentary election on October 27, the Ynet news portal reported. – The…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets China’s Wang Huning
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks with Wang Huning, China’s fourth-highest-ranked official in Pyongyang, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday. – The Chinese delegation led…
ICC confirms charges against Libyan war crimes suspect
Judges at the International Criminal Court ruled on Thursday that a 48-year-old suspect accused of running one of the most notorious prisons in Libya could be charged with multiple crimes,…
Colombia’s president-elect says he will open Jerusalem embassy, withdraw ICJ complaint
Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has pledged to open an embassy in Jerusalem, as part of efforts to restore a “historic alliance” with Israel, his office said in a…
Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network
Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Red Sea oil route if the United States strikes Iranian power infrastructure, three sources told Reuters on Thursday,…
Herzog says Israel backs diplomacy with Iran but welcomes ‘firm’ US response
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he still believes a diplomatic solution is the best path to resolving the conflict with Iran, while welcoming what he described as a “firm and…
Trump ‘open to diplomacy’ with Iran: White House
US President Donald Trump remains open to diplomacy with Iran, the White House said Thursday, adding that Washington is still talking to Tehran despite the renewal of hostilities. – The…
Russia concerned by South Korea’s expanding military cooperation with NATO — MFA
Russia has expressed concern over the Republic of Korea’s steps to deepen military cooperation with NATO, stating that it is unacceptable for the country to become a de facto participant…
Greece blocks EU’s 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions due to threats to business
Greece has opposed the adoption of the European Union’s new 21st anti-Russian sanctions package, which includes a ban on the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to third countries,…