Russia says Syria base deal will boost ties with Damascus
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that a deal reached with Syria on the future of Moscow’s military bases in the Middle Eastern country was an important step that would…
China, Indonesia navies to hold drills in sensitive waters to east of Taiwan
The Chinese and Indonesian navies will hold a drill together in the sensitive waters to the east of Taiwan this month, China’s defence ministry said on Tuesday, where Beijing has…
EAEU calls on Armenia to decide on its membership by December
Armenia needs to decide whether it should pursue European Union membership or remain within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) before this December when the EAEU leaders are expected to decide…
Latvia steps up border security amid surge in irregular migration from Belarus
Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs announced on Tuesday the launch of a new security operation, dubbed “Vilkatis” — or “Werewolf” — aimed at strengthening border controls and improving coordination between…
Next round of Israel-Lebanon talks to take place in early September, official says
The next round of US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon will take place in early September, an official familiar with the matter tells The Times of Israel. – The official…
Syrian court sentences ex-President Bashar al Assad to death in absentia
A criminal court in Damascus on Tuesday sentenced former Syrian President Bashar al Assad to death in absentia after convicting him of premeditated murder, torture, arbitrary detention and crimes against…
Houthi missile attack kills three members of commercial vessel crew in Bab al-Mandeb
Correspondents of Al Arabiya and Al Hadath reported Tuesday that three members of a commercial vessel’s crew have been killed after it had been targeted by a ballistic missile fired…
Cambodia protests Thailand border encroachment activities
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) formally lodges a strong protest against Thailand’s continued violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity along the border. – According to a press release…
Pakistani Foreign Minister, Canadian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments
Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand discussed, in a phone call on Monday, regional developments, including the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement recently signed by…
Moscow ready to expand pragmatic ties with Tbilisi — senior Russian diplomat
Russia is ready to expand its pragmatic ties with Georgia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said. – “We are open to further expanding our pragmatic ties with Tbilisi. It…