Threats against civilian infrastructure ‘must not become new norm’: ICRC chief
ICRD President Mirjana Spoljaric has warned that “deliberate threats” against civilian and nuclear sites “must not become the new norm in warfare”. – “Any war fought without limits is incompatible…
Egypt’s FM discusses regional de-escalation with US envoy, Iranian counterpart
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls to discuss proposals for regional de-escalation with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and regional counterparts, including Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the…
Our Invisible Connection to the Universe
The Earth is not just a rock drifting through empty space. It is densely filled with invisible matter and energies that reach far beyond what our instruments can currently detect.…
At 77, NATO Reinvents the Meaning of Collective Security
Today marks the 77th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Leaders across member states and partner nations are marking the occasion with quiet ceremonies and familiar statements of unity.…
Repeated Strikes Near Bushehr Raise Global Nuclear Safety Concerns
The IAEA has been informed by Iran that a projectile struck close to the premises of the Bushehr NPP this morning, the fourth such incident in recent weeks. Iran also…
The Stepped Leadership Pyramid in Military Command
Military organizations have traditionally depicted the chain of command as a clean triangular structure. The commander sits at the apex, with subordinate leaders forming straight, unbroken lines downward to the…
Escalation Without Results Raises Questions Over US Strategy
The current approach of the Trump administration toward Iran reflects a striking absence of clear, achievable objectives that could justify the scale of escalation. There is no credible pathway to…
India, Russia Strengthen Economic and People-to-People Ties
Pleased to meet Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov. We discussed our mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, fertilizers, connectivity and people-to-people ties. Welcomed the sustained efforts from both sides to…
Macron Calls France–Korea Ties a ‘Landmark’ in Unstable World
Delighted to reconnect with President Lee Jae Myung. France and the Republic of Korea are choosing trust and action. Shared memory, culture, values, bonds between our youths: in a more…
Guterres Urges US, Israel to End War, Iran to Halt Attacks
My message is clear: To the USA & Israel: It is high time to stop the war that is inflicting immense human suffering & triggering devastating economic consequences. …