Gaza genocide death toll tops 72,938 as Israeli attacks continue
The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza says the death toll from Israel’s genocidal war on the enclave has risen to 72,938, with 172,919 people wounded since October 7, 2023. –…
Iran warns vessels to follow Hormuz rules – or face consequences
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has reasserted Tehran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, warning commercial and military vessels to comply with regulations governing passage through the strategic waterway. –…
Russia’s Rosatom says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Russia’s state nuclear energy company Rosatom said on Saturday a Ukrainian drone had struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe’s largest, causing no damage to key equipment, but leaving a…
Cuba interested in exporting more products to EAEU markets — senior diplomat
Cuba places great importance on its cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as it seeks to export more of its products to its markets, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Anayansi…
Pyongyang, Moscow share common position on all strategic issues — Foreign Minister
North Korea and Russia share a common position on all strategic issues, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui said in Pyongyang, a TASS correspondent reported. – “Today, the Democratic People’s…
Turkish FM says Israel could join regional bloc ‘if it recognises a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders’
Turkiye’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, told Nikkei Asia that Israel could join a cooperative “regional platform” if it recognises a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders. – “If that problem…
Khamenei adviser says Trump ‘betraying diplomacy’ with blockade and excessive demands
Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump was “betraying diplomacy for the third time” by continuing a naval blockade…
US hails ‘productive’ talks between Israel, Lebanon military officials
Military officials from Israel and Lebanon held “productive” talks in Washington on Friday, a US official said, adding that the meeting will complement upcoming diplomatic discussions. – “Today at the…
Macron should ‘get moving’ on Ukraine diplomacy – Lukashenko
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has urged his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, to take the lead in promoting dialogue between the EU and Russia, saying the Ukraine conflict should be resolved…
Hegseth urges US allies to boost defence spending amid ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, claiming there is “rightful…