US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill
Four US senators said on Friday they had reached an agreement with President Donald Trump’s administration to move forward with updated legislation on Russia sanctions. – “We are proud to…
Turkey says it hopes to achieve result on lifting US sanctions soon
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Turkey hopes to achieve a result on lifting US sanctions and its desire to purchase F-35 fighter jets soon, adding there should…
Pakistan PM urges Iran president to preserve ‘hard-earned’ peace
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Middle East conflict negotiator Pakistan on Friday urged Iran’s president to safeguard the “hard-earned peace” after Tehran and Washington exchanged strikes this week. – “We…
Qatari mediators in Tehran as Iran warns it is ready for ‘full-scale war’
There has been a flurry of diplomatic activity to rescue the stalled talks between Iran and the United States following the latest round of de-escalation. – Qatari negotiators are in…
Iran’s Araghchi warns ‘there can only be mutual compliance’ after US sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticised the United States over its failure to uphold the interim agreement, warning that the administration’s actions demonstrate a clear breach of established commitments. –…
US military team arrives in Lebanon to support ceasefire with Israel
The US has sent a military delegation to help implement a framework agreement aimed at ending the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the the Financial Times has reported. – Two…
US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials
The United States is demanding that Iran publicly state it will stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and that all lanes in the strait will be open…
India, New Zealand Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership
India-New Zealand Joint Statement (July 11, 2026) At the invitation of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, is…
Algeria reopens airspace to Malian flights, state media says
Algeria has fully reopened its national airspace to air traffic from Mali, effective Friday, allowing all flights to and from the West African country, Algerian state media reported. – Both…
Xi says China’s commitment to North Korea friendship will not change, KCNA reports
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China’s commitment to its traditional friendship with North Korea would not change regardless of how the international situation evolves, according to letters exchanged with North…