Iran rejects US sanctions, land blockade plans
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei says proposed US sanctions against Iran, including a reported land blockade, would have no impact on Tehran’s position. – “These measures have no effect on…
Lebanon’s Aoun backs continued UNIFIL presence in south
President Joseph Aoun welcomed a parliamentary initiative and petition calling for the extension of the international forces’ mandate in southern Lebanon. – “The presence of UNIFIL in the south is…
Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting
Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday, a day after holding a rare meeting with Hamas’ leader in Cairo…
Taiwan’s president says record defence spending an investment in peace
Taiwan is determined to strengthen its defences and plans record defence spending next year, President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, describing his government’s military budget proposal as an investment in…
Myanmar confirms nearly 309,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh, says security issues delaying repatriation
Myanmar’s military-backed government has verified that nearly 309,000 displaced people in camps in Bangladesh are former residents of the troubled Rakhine State, but repatriation will proceed only after security in…
Drones target office of Iraqi Kurdistan’s PM, no casualties reported
Two drones targeted the office of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s prime minister in northern Iraq on Monday but there were no reports of any casualties, the KRG security agency said.…
CENTCOM chief acknowledges fatigue among crew of USS Abraham Lincoln
US Central Command head Admiral Brad Cooper acknowledged the fatigue of the USS Abraham Lincoln crew after visiting the aircraft carrier, which was scheduled to return to the US in…
MWL Denounces Israel’s Repudiation of Roadmap to End Gaza Conflict
The Muslim World League (MWL) has vigorously condemned Israel’s declared repudiation of the roadmap for completing the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive plan to end the conflict in…
Israeli army prepares for days-long fighting in Lebanon, plans further Hezbollah strikes
The Israeli army is preparing for a possible escalation lasting several days in Lebanon as it continues attacks in the country’s south, Israeli media reported. – The army is preparing…
Iran, US no closer to deal as ceasefire set to expire
A 60-day deadline for Iran and the United States to negotiate a final agreement expires on Monday without either side implementing the terms of a memorandum of understanding signed in…