UN says ceasefire ‘largely holding’ in southern Lebanon
The UN has said a ceasefire in southern Lebanon seems to be “largely holding”, but that peacekeepers continue to observe Israeli military “ground and air activities”. – In one incident,…
Halkalı–Kapıkule Rail Project Takes Centre Stage in EU–Türkiye Talks
Türkiye is a key partner in our efforts to strengthen and diversify Europe’s connectivity towards the Middle East and Asia. I was pleased to meet with Minister of Transport Abdulkadir…
Lebanon ceasefire separate from Iran deal: Rubio
Negotiating and maintaining a ceasefire in Lebanon will be kept separate from any deal with Iran, Rubio told reporters when he landed in Abu Dhabi. – “That process is separate.…
BRICS Must Deepen Cooperation in an Evolving Global Landscape, Says Modi
Pleased to meet National Security Advisors and senior security officials of BRICS countries. In a changing global landscape, BRICS has a vital role in deepening security cooperation and addressing shared…
Aoun and Macron Discuss Post-Ceasefire Situation in Southern Lebanon
President General Joseph Aoun received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron, during which he reviewed with him the general situation in Lebanon and the region in light of…
Oman, Iran to hold talks regarding future management of Strait of Hormuz
Oman and Iran will form a team to reach an agreement on “administration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz” and associated costs and services, the two countries said in…
US Warns of Imminent Atrocity Risks as RSF Masses Forces Around El Obeid
Threats of Atrocities Around El Obeid by the Rapid Support Forces and Their Allied Forces The United States is deeply concerned by reports that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and…
Russia says US drifting from role as ‘objective mediator’ in Ukraine war
Russia on Tuesday said the United States was no longer trying to be an “objective mediator” in its efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine war, launched by Moscow’s…
Iran’s Pezeshkian lands in Islamabad for state visit during US talks
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has touched down in Pakistan’s capital for a one-day state visit, his first foreign trip since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February…
PM says Israel should ‘free’ itself from arms dependency on US
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel needs to stop relying on US military assistance and instead develop its own weapons systems. – “I greatly appreciate the support we have…