France summons Iranian envoy over crackdown
France’s foreign minister said he had summoned the Iranian ambassador on Tuesday over the “unbearable and inhumane” crackdown by Iranian authorities to quell protests across the country. – “I have…
Clock ticks in Cuba as Trump cuts off Venezuelan oil
Cubans are bracing for impact after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to cut off a lifeline of Venezuelan oil from reaching Cuba, setting up a siege scenario for an island…
Hamas to elect first leader since Sinwar killed by Israel
Hamas is expected to elect a new leader this month, filling the role left vacant since Israel killed Yahya Sinwar in 2024. – Khalil Al-Hayya and Khaled Meshaal are seen…
West aware their troops in Ukraine to become Russia’s legitimate target
Western countries planning to send troops to Ukraine are fully aware that their forces will become Russia’s legitimate target, Permanent Representative to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe…
India eyes innovation and sustainability as BRICS chair
New Delhi will adopt a “people-centric approach” during its presidency of the group, S. Jaishankar has said – India has said its presidency of BRICS 2026 will reflect the need…
Somalia has terminated all agreements with the United Arab Emirates
Somalia has accused the Emirati government of violating the principles of sovereignty and respect for state independence – Somalia has terminated all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, including port…
US to host officials from Denmark and Greenland as Trump renews takeover threats
US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host a meeting with the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland at the White House on Wednesday, as…
North Korea’s Kim shakes up security detail amid ‘decapitation’ fears
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un replaced three top officials in charge of his personal security, South Korea said Tuesday, suggesting the leader may fear assassination attempts. – Three state agencies…
Putin’s great-power project faces the ‘end of an era’
The Russian president has been unable to protect his allies in Venezuela and Iran from an unexpectedly belligerent U.S. President Donald Trump. – The war Putin once hoped would be…
Iran summons European ambassadors to protest support for riots
ran has summoned diplomats from France, Germany, Italy, and the UK to protest their governments’ support for US‑ and Israel‑backed riots in the country. – Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the…