Vance says the US engaged in ‘direct conversations’ with Houthis
US Vice President JD Vance says that government has been engaged in direct conversations with the Houthis. – Speaking to reporters ahead of an election rally in Kansas City, Vance…
Japan maintains its presence in oil and gas projects in Russia — diplomat
Japan emphasizes the importance of energy cooperation with Russia and maintains its presence in oil and gas projects on Russian territory, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in an…
Russian forces break through Ukrainian defenses in Orekhov area
The Russian Armed Forces have breached the Ukrainian troops’ defenses in the Orekhov sector, placing the Ukrainian army’s main supply routes under fire control, military expert Andrey Marochko reported. –…
Houthi rebels seize more key islands in southern Red Sea
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, government and Houthi officials say, further strengthening control over the Bab al-Mandeb shipping route. – The…
Oman calls for alternative LNG routes that can bypass Hormuz
Alternative routes are needed to allow flows of liquefied natural gas to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, Oman’s energy minister told a major gathering of gas producers and traders, as…
Iran nuclear chief blocked by US from Vienna meeting
Iran’s nuclear chief was blocked from attending an annual conference on Monday at the headquarters of the UN’s nuclear agency in Vienna due to opposition from the United States, Iranian…
MBS, US Central Command chief discuss latest regional developments
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper on Monday in Jeddah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. – The two sides…
Russian strike on train Ukraine-Poland border sought to intimidate, divide Europeans, says France’s Barrot
The Russian strike on a train near the Ukraine-Poland border carried out with the aim to intimidate and divide Europeans, French foreign ministers Jean-Noel Barrot said at the European Arctic…
Germany eyes fresh start with Hungary as foreign minister makes first visit since Orban ouster
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul described his trip to Budapest on Monday – the first by a German foreign minister in nearly seven years – as a chance to rapidly…
Syrian President, Turkish Foreign Minister Discuss Regional Developments
Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa met today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who is visiting Damascus. – During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest regional developments, emphasizing…