Trump claims Strait of Hormuz completely cleared of mines
The Strait of Hormuz has been completely demined and is open to all ships except those heading to Iranian ports, US President Donald Trump said. – “They’re not admitted into…
Russia to resort to measures in response to growing NATO presence in Finland — embassy
Russia will resort to necessary measures to ensure its security in response to the growing NATO presence in Finland, a source in the Russian embassy in Helsinki stated. – “The…
US feels good about trajectory of Lebanon-Israel talks, next round in September
Washington feels good about where talks between Lebanon and Israel are heading, a State Department official told Al Arabiya English on Monday. – The latest round of talks between the…
Libya’s NOC warns of force majeure, Zawiya refinery shutdown if drone attacks continue
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on Tuesday it could declare force majeure and completely halt operations at the Zawiya refinery if drone attacks on oil assets in the city…
Gaza Board of Peace official says plan is still operative
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan is still operative and discussions with Israel are continuing, a Board of Peace official said on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected an…
Zelenskiy says he discussed defence, food security with Saudi crown prince
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed a drone deal and food security with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday. – “There are domains in which Ukraine and…
North Korea condemns Japan’s white paper, calling it ‘re-invasion paper’
In a commentary carried by KCNA titled “Japan’s defense white paper is a reinvasion-minded one for the legalization of the operation of war machine,” a North Korean analyst said Japan’s…
Turkish parliament passes landmark law to advance PKK peace process
Turkey’s parliament passed a law on Monday establishing a legal framework for the disbandment of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), a major step toward ending a decades-old conflict that…
Ukraine, Moldova consider shipping grain by rail through Moldova
Ukraine is considering shipping grain by rail through Moldova as a more secure export option than by sea and has asked authorities in Chisinau for a low freight tariff, sources…
Hopes for Hormuz deal fade as Trump demands Iranian reparations
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday responded to Iran’s conditions for a peace deal with his own demands that Iran pay compensation for people killed in wars, attacks and protests,…