Priority of Iran talks in Istanbul is to avoid conflict, official says
The priority of talks between Iran and the United States this week in Istanbul is to avoid any conflict and de-escalate tensions between the two sides. – A group of…
UN mission due in DR Congo to help enforce ceasefire: Qatar
The UN will soon send a mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s volatile east to help enforce a ceasefire that has been breached despite peace agreements. – The announcement…
Afghanistan to resume active participation in SCO
Afghanistan is an observer state in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and Kabul considers it appropriate to resume active participation in its work, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Gul Hassan, said.…
SDF imposes curfew in Syria’s northeast before govt deal begins
Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Sunday announced a curfew early next week in two cities in the country’s northeast, ahead of the implementation of a recent deal struck with…
Iran examines diplomacy with US, hopes for results in coming days, official says
Details of various diplomatic processes to manage tensions with the US are being examined by Iran, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, adding that Tehran hoped for…
Russia’s Medvedev says expiry of New START should alarm the world
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said that if the New START treaty expired with no replacement then the world should be alarmed that the biggest nuclear powers…
Israel reopens Gaza’s Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with limits
Israel reopened the border between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for people on foot, a move that would allow Palestinians to leave the enclave and let back in those who…
Peace deal to be just first step in resolving Ukraine crisis — US envoy to NATO
A peace agreement on the Ukrainian conflict is a complex issue, but its conclusion will only mark the first step toward resolving the crisis, US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew…
Iran official says IRGC has no plan to hold military exercises in Gulf
The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have no plan to carry out live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz. – Iran’s state-run Press TV reported on…
Trump says US ‘starting to talk to Cuba’ as Washington moves to cut Havana’s oil supplies
The US president did not offer any details about what level of outreach his administration has had with Cuba recently or when, but said, “We’re starting to talk to Cuba.”…