Russia, Ukraine working toward new large POW exchange — ombudswoman
Russia and Ukraine are currently working to agree on lists for another “quite large” prisoner of war exchange, Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova told TASS. – “We are preparing…
India Mobilises Humanitarian Assistance for Nepal Following Deadly Floods
Spoke to Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods in Nepal. The people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters…
Taiwan foreign minister to attend Pacific islands leaders summit events
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung will attend events related to a major summit of leaders from Pacific islands nations in Palau starting next week, his office said on Wednesday, though…
Kremlin says US spy chief held talks with Russian counterparts during Moscow visit
U.S. CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials during his visit to Moscow on Tuesday but did not meet President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.…
US Senate Democrats urge Israel to rein in West Bank violence
U.S. Senate Democrats on Wednesday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to rein in a “surge” of violence by West Bank settlers and mass arrests of Palestinians by Israeli security…
Swiss to vote on whether to tighten neutrality, end peacetime cooperation with NATO
Swiss voters will decide in a referendum next month whether to approve a more restrictive form of neutrality that would block their country from imposing economic sanctions or cooperating with…
African Union Warns Against Sudan Conflict Spilling Across Border Into Chad
Statement by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Situation at the Border between Chad and Sudan. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Ali…
Seoul Says Several Russian Military Aircraft Briefly Entered Air Defense Zone
Several Russian military aircraft briefly entered South Korea’s air defense identification zone (KADIZ) over the country’s eastern waters before leaving the area, prompting the South Korean military to scramble fighter…
Japan can assemble nuclear weapons within one year — Kremlin aide
Tokyo will be able to obtain its own nuclear weapons within a year, Russian Presidential Aide and Executive Secretary of the Eastern Economic Forum Organizing Committee Anton Kobyakov said. –…
US not planning new strikes on Iran, may focus on other means of pressure instead
The United States is not planning new attacks on Iran any time soon as it will focus on other means of pressure on Tehran, including using sanctions, US Secretary of…