US, Iran signal talks to avert military conflict amid tensions in the Gulf
Iran and the United States have confirmed opening lines of communication to work out a deal and avoid military action as tensions rise in the Gulf and regional powers ramp…
Trump announces start of talks on Greenland, hopes for ‘good deal’
US President Donald Trump said that negotiations on Greenland have started and expressed hope for a “good deal” for both Washington and Europe. – “We have started a negotiation,” he…
NATO advises Northern Europe to start developing offensive information operations
Northern Europe and the Baltic states should begin working on coordinated offensive information actions in case of a conflict, the North Atlantic Alliance’s Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence said. –…
Putin meets with top Iranian security chief
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, to the Kremlin on Friday, in an unannounced high-level meeting. – Larijani, a senior adviser…
Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained…
Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party
Myanmar’s military-backed party secured a sweeping victory in the country’s three-phase general election, following the tightly controlled voting held amid civil war and widespread repression. – The final of three…
Iran says ready for ‘fair’ talks with US but not ‘under shadow of threats’
Iran’s foreign minister says the country is ready for “fair and equitable” talks with the United States amid soaring tensions, as US President Donald Trump refused to rule out taking…
Putin envoy Dmitriev to travel to Miami, meet members of Trump administration
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, will travel to Miami on Saturday for meetings with members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
UN says Houthi seizure of telecom gear threatens Yemen aid
Yemen’s Houthi paramilitary has removed critical telecommunications equipment belonging to the U.N., the global body said on Friday, warning that further restrictions on its work would fuel a worsening humanitarian…
Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to reopen on Sunday, Israel says
Israel will reopen the Rafah border crossing on Sunday for people to travel between Gaza and Egypt, the first opening of effectively the sole route in or out of the…