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Israeli and Lebanese officials areexpected to meet in Washington next week as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to calm weeks of Israeli fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah that has threatened to…
China and North Korea should further enhance communication and coordination in major international and regional affairs, China’s foreign minister said in a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…
Moscow is not seeking a truce with Kiev but rather a lasting and sustainable peace, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. – “As we have said many times, as well…
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry has appointed a new special envoy to Iran who will be dispatched to Tehran shortly, the country’s official Yonhap News Agency reports. – Former ambassador to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday, the courts’ spokesperson said on Thursday, hours after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed over its war…
There is deep concern in Washington of a potential collapse of the ceasefire even before negotiations begin in Islamabad to iron out the fine details. That is because of a…
Following his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, former US President Donald Trump criticised NATO members for their lack of support, hinting at a possible withdrawal from the alliance.…
Russia has no intention of delaying the resumption of talks on Ukraine, though the situation also depends on whom the United States appoints to lead its dialogue with Iran, Russian…
US President Donald Trump’s recent threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure are “unhelpful”, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said. – “Unhelpful because more military action’s not necessary,” Luxon was quoted…
ICRD President Mirjana Spoljaric has warned that “deliberate threats” against civilian and nuclear sites “must not become the new norm in warfare”. – “Any war fought without limits is incompatible…