Cubans rally against US ‘imperialists’ before Havana embassy
Thousands of Cubans gathered before the U.S. embassy in Havana at daybreak Friday to protest against what they denounced as U.S. aggression in the region. – Tension between the two…
Israel continues deadly Gaza attacks as deal moves into phase two
Palestinians in Gaza have expressed scepticism about Donald Trump’s announcement that the second phase of the ceasefire agreement has begun, amid a continuing humanitarian crisis and ongoing Israeli attacks. –…
India eyes rare earth mining pacts in Russia and Africa
India is exploring rare earth mining pacts with Russia, Australia, Argentina, Chile, and several African countries. – New Delhi’s search for alternate supplies comes in response to curbs announced by…
Sweden says Trump inflating foreign threat to Greenland
US President Donald Trump’s claims of a heavy Chinese and Russian military presence near Greenland are “an exaggeration,” Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson has said. – Trump asserts that only…
Germany’s far right loosens its embrace of Trump
As public opinion in the country increasingly turns against the U.S. president over his threats to seize Greenland, the AfD is seeing the downside of its strong alignment with him.…
Syria’s leader set to visit Berlin with deportations in focus
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 envoy Witkoff hopes for diplomatic resolve with Iran as military strike threat looms
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. –…
Canada’s Carney hails new ‘strategic partnership’ with China
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’s UN envoy urges West to focus on guarantees of non-confrontation around Iran
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.…
US sends air crews to Middle East amid tensions with Iran
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…