Iran president says Tehran and UAE want to ‘turn the page’ on war
Iran and the United Arab Emirates, whose relations have deteriorated since the start of the Middle East war, want to “turn the page”, the Iranian president said. – “We had…
Saudi foreign minister warns continued regional escalation risks widening conflict
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan warned on Sunday that continued escalation in the region was widening the scope of confrontation, stressing that the Kingdom’s security was non-negotiable. –…
Russian nuclear head says Ukraine attacked fuel trucks, endangered Zaporizhzhia plant
The head of Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation accused Ukraine on Sunday of attacking diesel fuel trucks, killing two Russian servicemen and deliberately jeopardising safety at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear…
Trump tells Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to stop hitting Russian diesel
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to stop targeting Russian diesel infrastructure, saying the attacks were causing a shortage of the fuel that is…
Carney says Canada seeks “unique alliance” but not membership with the European Union
Canada is seeking a “unique alliance” with the European Union but is not looking to become a member, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday after the Wall Street Journal…
France apologises for human rights criticism that sparked US walkout
France’s mission to the United Nations in Geneva has said it “regrets” criticising the United States over human rights in a social media post that triggered a diplomatic dispute which…
Israel and Lebanon to meet in Rome in October, US State Department official says
Israel and Lebanon will meet in Rome in October to discuss a U.S.-brokered security agreement intended to ease hostilities along the border, a State Department Official told Reuters. – The…
Putin to choose head of Russian delegation to trilateral talks — Kremlin aide
Russian President Vladimir Putin will decide who heads Moscow’s delegation to trilateral talks on a settlement in Ukraine, Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov told Channel One. – “I don’t know…
Trump says Hormuz concerns will ‘work out just fine,’ Iran war will end after midterms
President Donald Trump repeated on Saturday that he believed the war with Iran will end after US midterm elections in November and that oil prices will tumble once it does.…
UK PM’s office says position on Irish unity unchanged after Trump comments
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s position on Irish unification remains unchanged, a spokesperson for his office said on Saturday, following comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that he would “love”…