Lebanon’s President Meets French Envoy Amid Rising Tensions
President General Joseph Aoun received the French Ambassador to Lebanon, Hervé Magro, at Baabda Palace this afternoon. Following the meeting, the ambassador clarified that he had extended condolences to President…
Lebanon Hails Qatar’s Solidarity, Urges End to Israeli Attacks
I received a phone call from the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Dr Al Khulaifi, who reiterated his country’s steadfast and…
South Korea sends new special envoy to Tehran to address safety of vessels, citizens
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry has appointed a new special envoy to Iran who will be dispatched to Tehran shortly, the country’s official Yonhap News Agency reports. – Former ambassador to…
Rubio Plans India Visit After ‘Productive’ Talks With Misri
During his ongoing visit, Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio today. We look forward to deepening our engagement in these important sectors and much…
Russia Declares Easter Ceasefire; Ukraine Signals Reciprocal Steps
By decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, a ceasefire has been declared ahead of the Orthodox Easter – from 4:00 p.m.…
Israel Slams Pakistan Minister’s Call for Its Annihilation
Pakistan Defence Minister’s call for Israel’s annihilation is outrageous. This is not a statement that can be tolerated from any government, especially not from one that claims to be a…
Nations Demand Protection of Aid Workers and Civilians in Lebanon Crisis
Joint statement on the protection of aid workers in Lebanon Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom remain deeply concerned by the worsening humanitarian situation and…
Halt to Iran attacks means Netanyahu’s corruption trial will resume on Sunday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday, the courts’ spokesperson said on Thursday, hours after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed over its war…
Guterres Condemns Israel Strikes in Lebanon, Calls for Immediate Halt
I unequivocally condemn the massive strikes by Israel across Lebanon on 8 April that resulted in hundreds of civilians being killed & injured, including children. With the announcement of the…
Tensions in Washington amid conflicting US-Pakistan claims on Lebanon
There is deep concern in Washington of a potential collapse of the ceasefire even before negotiations begin in Islamabad to iron out the fine details. That is because of a…