Qatar and Regional Powers Denounce Israeli Strikes on Syria’s Abu al Duhur Airbase
Statement | Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Qatar, Türkiye, Algeria, Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mauritania, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Somalia Doha | 21 August 2026 The Foreign…
Italian defense contractor opens company in Ukraine
The state-owned Italian defense giant Leonardo has opened a subsidiary in Ukraine, the MF-Milano Finanza news outlet reported. – According to its information, the group has established Leonardo Ukraine, a…
Rivalry between US, China poses threats to Brazil’s sovereignty — politician
The intensification of the global economic rivalry between the United States and China creates direct challenges to the independence of South American countries, Jose Dirceu, a close associate of President…
Poland plans to deploy missiles with range of over 1,000 km in its east — defense ministry
Poland’s Defense Ministry plans to deploy missiles with a range of over 1,000 km along its eastern border in addition to the “East Shield” fortification system, Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw…
Russia open to dialogue with US, refuses to sacrifice its principled positions — diplomat
Moscow remains open to dialogue with Washington on settling the Ukraine conflict but it refuses to sacrifice its fundamental positions on the issue, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told…
Japan protests Russian missile tests off disputed islands
Japan said Friday it had protested against Russia’s notification that Moscow would conduct missile tests off disputed islands visited by President Vladimir Putin earlier this month. – Bilateral relations have…
China says US ‘sanctions and pressure’ on Iran not a solution
China said on Friday that US “sanctions and pressure” would not resolve the Middle East conflict, after Washington urged governments including Beijing to join efforts to isolate the Iranian economy.…
ICC head warns against ‘demise of international rule of law’ after US sanctions
International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan warned on Friday against “the demise of international rule of law” after the United States targeted her with sanctions. – Washington sanctioned…
Lebanon ‘will spare no effort to achieve the complete Israeli withdrawal’: Salam
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said his government “will spare no effort to achieve the complete Israeli withdrawal and the return of our prisoners to their cities and villages”, according…
No intention of military confrontation with armed factions: Iraqi PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi says his government has no intention of entering into a military confrontation with armed factions, adding that constructive talks are under way over bringing weapons…