Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey to sign defence pact on Friday
A source close to the Saudi army told AFP that Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey will sign a joint defence agreement on Friday in Jeddah. – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed…
Japanese prime minister vows to maintain non-nuclear status
The Japanese government has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the three non-nuclear principles – namely, not to possess, produce, or import nuclear weapons – during a ceremony commemorating the 81st…
Seoul warns UK sanctions on Russia threaten its energy security
Yeo Han-koo, Head of Trade Negotiations at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea, has warned his British counterpart that the UK’s upcoming sanctions on…
UN rights experts urge action to avert ‘silent Gaza’ in Cuba
United Nations human rights experts on Thursday condemned recent measures against Cuba by the United States and urged the international community to act quickly to avoid a “silent Gaza” from…
Canada’s Carney expresses support for ICC amid US pressure on court
Prime Minister Mark Carney has reaffirmed Canada’s support for the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying Ottawa would continue backing the institution despite US efforts to pressure allies to withdraw their…
Bahrain, Sudan FMs Discuss Regional Developments
Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani discussed the latest regional developments during a phone call today with his Sudanese counterpart, Mohi El Din Salem. – The two ministers…
Libya, Tunisia FMs Discuss Regional Issues, Bilateral Cooperation
Libya’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Taher Al Baour and his Tunisian counterpart, Mohamed Ali Nafti, spoke by phone Wednesday to discuss regional and global issues of shared concern. – Both…
Israeli army chief says will continue Gaza operations
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir says the army will continue “proactive” operations in Gaza, according to a statement from the Israeli military. – “We have significantly weakened Hamas and changed…
Pakistan prioritizes stronger relations with Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan — envoy
Islamabad attaches great importance to strengthening its ties with Moscow, Yerevan and Baku, Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi said in an interview with TASS. – Commenting on the…
US dispatches new top diplomat to lead Yemen mission
Washington has appointed a new diplomat to lead the US mission to Yemen, the State Department announced on Wednesday. – Neil Hop has assumed the role of chargé d’affaires, becoming…