Aliyev declares full normalization between Azerbaijan and Russia
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has announced that the challenging period in relations between Azerbaijan and Russia is now firmly in the past. Speaking at the opening of the Global Media…
Japan, Vietnam Advance Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision
Courtesy Call on Chief Cabinet Secretary KIHARA by H.E. Dr. Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Viet Nam On July 13, commencing at 2:25 p.m. for…
Iran Says US Pressure Is Hindering Hormuz Talks with Oman
Iran is trying to agree a joint mechanism with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz but US pressure on Oman has hindered efforts, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says.
China calls for ‘free’ and ‘safe’ Hormuz passage
Beijing says the Strait of Hormuz is a waterway for international navigation and resuming free and safe passage serves the interests of all nations. – Speaking to reporters in Beijing,…
EU weighs trade ban on Israeli settlements
European Union member states have discussed imposing an import ban on products from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, following growing pressure from some countries. – “Everybody agrees…
‘Coalition of the Willing’ leaders to meet in Paris ahead of Bastille Day parade
France is gearing up to host a meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing” ahead of this year’s 14 July celebrations, with at least 25 heads of state or government…
Strait of Hormuz traffic slows to multi-week low
The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest in five weeks, according to shipping data, amid renewed strikes between the US and Iran. –…
Israel to hold regular parliamentary elections on October 27
Elections to Israel’s Knesset, or parliament, will be held on October 27, 2026, The Times of Israel reported. – “The current Knesset will complete its full term and will not…
Adviser to Iran’s supreme leader says Strait of Hormuz ‘more important’ than nuclear bombs
An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz was more important than “dozens of atomic bombs,” vowing to protect the vital waterway. – “This…
US forces ready to ensure navigation in Strait of Hormuz, Central Command says
The Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels and U.S. military forces are “positioned and prepared” to ensure freedom of navigation, U.S. Central Command said on Sunday, a day…