Finnish leader dismisses intel allegations about Russia plotting to attack Baltic states
Finnish President Alexander Stubb rejected allegations by Western special services about Russia posing a threat to Baltic states. – The Finnish leader answered in the negative to a question of…
Trump says any Iran deal will not immediately unfreeze Iranian assets
The US president has done an interview with NBC News’s Meet the Press programme about negotiations to end the war. – He said any deal will not unfreeze any of…
IAEA Begins Monitoring Mine-Clearing Near Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant
To strengthen and help maintain the latest IAEA-brokered ceasefire near the Zaporizhzhya NPP after Friday’s incident that injured several Russian military personnel, an Agency team today started monitoring mine-clearing work…
US to transfer Iranian assets to its Persian Gulf allies
The US administration intends to provide its Persian Gulf allies with access to Iranian assets for compensation of damage Tehran may inflict them, Reuters news agency said, citing sources. –…
More sanctions could be imposed on Israeli settlers in ‘coming days,’ France says
Israeli settlers could face further sanctions in coming days in protest at the escalation of illegal settlements in the West Bank and a surge in violence by settlers against Palestinians,…
Death toll in Israel’s war on Gaza rises to at least 72,971
The Health Ministry in Gaza says the confirmed death toll from Israel’s genocidal war on the enclave has risen to 72,971 with 173,012 people wounded since October 7, 2023. –…
Iran calls for BRICS to help shape a fairer and more stable energy order
Iran’s ambassador to Russia says global energy security is currently largely determined by countries of the Global South, particularly BRICS members, according to remarks quoted by Iranian state media. –…
European leaders to meet Zelenskyy at Downing Street as pressure mounts on Russia
European leaders will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Downing Street in London in a few hours to discuss increasing pressure on Russia as it faces military setbacks in Ukraine.…
Jaishankar and Sugiono Discuss Regional Developments and ASEAN Cooperation
A pleasure to co-chair the 8th India – Indonesia Joint Commission meeting alongside FM Sugiono. Our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has witnessed a strong growth in recent years. Held substantive discussions…
Drone Strike Damages Spent Fuel Storage Facility in Chornobyl Exclusion Zone
The IAEA has been informed by Ukraine of a drone attack early this morning on the central spent fuel storage facility located in the Chornobyl exclusion zone. The strike caused…