US negotiators continuing communication with Iran: White House
The White House says negotiators are continuing to engage with the Iranians, who, it claimed, are “struggling to sort out their leadership situation” amid the war. – In a statement…
Russia prepared for settlement, but Kiev not in position to dictate terms — MFA
Russia is ready for an early diplomatic resolution of the Ukrainian crisis, but Kiev and its Western sponsors are “far from being in a position to dictate any terms,” Russian…
Lebanon’s FM affirms Beirut will engage in direct talks with Israel
Lebanon has decided to “engage in direct negotiations” with Israel with the aim of reaching a “permanent ceasefire and ensuring the complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territories”, Foreign Minister Youssef…
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran
Gulf leaders have gathered in Saudi Arabia to discuss a regional crisis triggered by the United States-Israel war on Iran, their first in-person meeting since the outbreak of the conflict…
United Arab Emirates announces withdrawal from OPEC oil cartel effective May 1
The United Arab Emirates says it intends to quit the oil cartel OPEC effective May 1, announcing the decision Tuesday via its state media agency WAM, adding it reflected its…
King Charles to promote British-American unity in speech to Congress
Britain’s King Charles will press the importance of unity with the United States and the need to defend democratic values in an address to Congress on Tuesday at a time…
Ukraine may have to cede territory to keep EU hopes alive – Merz
Ukraine may have to accept territorial losses in a future peace deal with Russia to keep its EU membership hopes alive, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday. – Moscow…
Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks in Kyrgyzstan on Monday with Iran’s Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik, state-run TASS news agency reported. – Belousov reiterated Russia’s longstanding position that…
Lebanese president: A ceasefire is necessary ‘first step’ for negotiations with Israel
President Joseph Aoun’s office has updated the government’s position on the war in Lebanon and future negotiations with Israel. – “We informed the American side conducting the efforts – appreciated…
Netanyahu’s rivals join forces against him ahead of election
Two former Israeli prime ministers have joined forces in an effort to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. – Right-wing politician Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid announced they will merge…