Peace deal to be just first step in resolving Ukraine crisis — US envoy to NATO
A peace agreement on the Ukrainian conflict is a complex issue, but its conclusion will only mark the first step toward resolving the crisis, US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew…
Iran official says IRGC has no plan to hold military exercises in Gulf
The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have no plan to carry out live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz. – Iran’s state-run Press TV reported on…
Jordan and Egypt Stress Coordinated Arab Efforts to Restore Regional Stability
His Majesty King Abdullah II and Egypt President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi hold talks in Cairo focusing on the importance of strengthening joint Arab action to restore stability to the…
Trump says US ‘starting to talk to Cuba’ as Washington moves to cut Havana’s oil supplies
The US president did not offer any details about what level of outreach his administration has had with Cuba recently or when, but said, “We’re starting to talk to Cuba.”…
Shoigu says Russia supports China’s position on Taiwan
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Moscow continues to support Beijing over Taiwan. – China and Russia have forged close ties in recent…
Ethiopia, UK Sign Technical Cooperation MoU on Public Investment and Asset Management
I met with the Rt. Hon. Yvette Cooper, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, and held discussions on key bilateral and regional issues of…
Zelenskyy Confirms February 4–5 for Next Round of Trilateral Talks
Our negotiating team has just delivered a report. The dates for the next trilateral meetings have been set – February 4 and 5 in Abu Dhabi. Ukraine is ready for…
Arab, Islamic Nations Warn Gaza Violations Threaten Peace Process
Joint Statement by Eight Arab and Islamic countries expressing their strong condemnation of the repeated Israeli violations of the ceasefire in Gaza The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar,…
Rafah crossing set to open today for pedestrian traffic in both directions
The Rafah Crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt is slated to open for pedestrian traffic in both directions today, in accordance with the ceasefire deal. – Prime Minister Benjamin…
US, Iran signal talks to avert military conflict amid tensions in the Gulf
Iran and the United States have confirmed opening lines of communication to work out a deal and avoid military action as tensions rise in the Gulf and regional powers ramp…