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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected in Berlin on Tuesday for talks, as German officials seek to step up deportations of Syrians, despite unease about continued instability in their homeland.…
US special envoy Steve Witkoff has expressed his hope in reaching a “diplomatic resolution” with Iran amid looming threats of the US taking military action against the Islamic republic. –…
Ottawa and Beijing are forging a new strategic partnership which will yield “historic” gains for both nations, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney told China’s President Xi Jinping on Friday. –…
Russia demands that the United States and its allies refrain from reckless actions with regard to Tehran and focus on providing firm guarantees that there will be no further confrontation.…
Washington has sent at least one of its aircraft carrier strike groups to the Middle East amid growing tensions in relations with Iran. – it is unclear whether the sources…
“China is willing to strengthen communication, enhance trust, eliminate interference, and deepen cooperation with Canada to bring bilateral relations forward on a steady and sound track in solid strides under…
Russia is still waiting for the United States to respond to President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to informally extend for a year the provisions of the last remaining nuclear arms pact…
Steve Witkoff on Wednesday announced the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian body that will play a role in administering the war-ravaged territory under a phased US plan for Gaza’s future.…
European military personnel were due to begin arriving in Greenland on Thursday. – Trump has repeatedly vowed to take control of the autonomous Danish territory, arguing that it is vital…
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez vowed on Wednesday to continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro – Rodríguez struck a conciliatory tone and said the Venezuelan government was…