Iran FM strongly condemns drone attack on Kurdistan PM’s office as ‘false-flag ploy’
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned a drone attack targeting the office of Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, describing the incident as reckless and urging…
Italy sees no sign of Russian link to Colleferro munitions blast, minister says
Italy’s government has seen nothing to suggest that Russia was behind last week’s explosion at a munitions plant near Rome, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto was quoted as saying on Monday.…
Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers support
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call to pursue talks with Iran to de-escalate tensions between the two countries, and offered Ankara’s support for…
Kushner’s talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan
U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner left Jerusalem on Monday without a breakthrough after two days of talks with Israeli and Hamas leaders over a stalled U.S.…
Russia ready to help African countries fight against terrorism — Lavrov
Russia is ready to offer its support to African countries in their fight against terrorism and help restore relations between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the…
Trump threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it gets in the way of efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. – “If Oman gets in the way,…
Iran rejects US sanctions, land blockade plans
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei says proposed US sanctions against Iran, including a reported land blockade, would have no impact on Tehran’s position. – “These measures have no effect on…
Lebanon’s Aoun backs continued UNIFIL presence in south
President Joseph Aoun welcomed a parliamentary initiative and petition calling for the extension of the international forces’ mandate in southern Lebanon. – “The presence of UNIFIL in the south is…
Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting
Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday, a day after holding a rare meeting with Hamas’ leader in Cairo…
Taiwan’s president says record defence spending an investment in peace
Taiwan is determined to strengthen its defences and plans record defence spending next year, President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, describing his government’s military budget proposal as an investment in…