Croatian court rules to place in custody Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage
A court in the Croatian city of Pula has ruled to put into custody a Ukrainian citizen, whose extradition is sought by Germany on suspicion of involvement in the sabotage…
Poland summons Israeli envoy over dropped probe into WCK aid worker deaths
Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it has summoned the Israeli ambassador to Warsaw, expressing disappointment over Israel’s decision to close its investigation into the strike on a World Central…
Hamas says it remains committed to peace roadmap, urges mediator action
Hamas remains committed to President Donald Trump’s 15-point peace road map and is looking forward to the mediators and the Board of Peace, led by President Trump, making it happen,…
Libya Signs Draft Deal to Resolve Political Crisis
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced on Thursday that Libyan parties had initialed a draft final agreement aimed at resolving the political crisis and unifying the government…
ASEAN and Brazil Seek Stronger Trade and Investment Ties in Brasilia
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, on 20 August 2026, met with representatives of the business community, in Brasilia, during his Working Visit to Brazil. Hosted by the Brazilian…
Anand and Rubio Discuss Shared Security Priorities and the Future of Canada US Relations
In Washington today, I met with Secretary Marco Rubio to advance shared security priorities and reinforce the importance of the bilateral relationship at a time of significant geopolitical conflict. I…
Syrian Kurdish leader says integration with Damascus complete
Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi said on Thursday that the integration of the Kurdish administration within Syria’s state institutions was complete, months after an agreement on the matter was reached.…
Iran condemns new US sanctions, calls them ‘economic terrorism’
Iran’s foreign ministry condemned newly announced US economic and trade sanctions on Thursday, saying they targeted ordinary Iranians and amounted to “economic terrorism” and crimes against humanity. – US President…
Bessent says US to impose ‘toughest’ ever sanctions on Iran, urges China to cooperate
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday Washington will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran and urged Beijing to cooperate with the U.S., but China said sanctions…
UN says two staff members detained in Afghanistan have been freed
Two U.N. staff members detained by authorities in Afghanistan were released on Thursday in good health, U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told a press briefing. – The two Afghan staff members…