Trump ‘not sure’ US will grant Ukraine license to produce Patriot ammunition
US President Donald Trump said that he is “not sure” whether the United States will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture ammunition for Patriot air defense systems. – “We’re looking…
Yemen’s Houthis are attacking Saudi Arabia from Iraq
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia this week from Iraqi territory in coordination with Iraqi armed groups, according to assessments by Saudi Arabia and regional partners, reflecting growing coordination among…
Iran’s Araqchi presses European counterparts over use of bases in US operations
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision to allow the temporary deployment of U.S. military aircraft at the Bezmer air base, Iranian state media reported on…
EU agrees rescue centre in eastern Libya as migrant departures rise
The European Union has agreed plans to establish a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, EU Ambassador to Libya Nicola Orlando said on Thursday,…
Cuba takes steps to implement economic overhaul amid US pressure campaign
Cuba announced new details of its plans to open up key sectors of its state-run economy to private industry amid Washington’s campaign of maximum pressure aiming to force an economic…
North Korea state media says US Forces’ Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash
An editorial carried by North Korean state media KCNA on Friday criticised the expansion of the U.S. Forces Japan command, warning that a clash on the Korean Peninsula is now…
South Korea, Argentina Set to Expand Cooperation Across Key Sectors
We set off for Argentina, a country brimming with the passion of tango and love for soccer. This marks the first official visit to Argentina by a President of the…
Iran’s FM says Egypt security is of utmost importance, claims attack was Israeli operation
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that Egypt’s security is of “utmost importance” to Tehran. – “Egypt is an important friend and partner in the region, and its…
Egypt president warns of ‘escalation’ after port strike
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned on Thursday that the Middle East conflict was facing a serious escalation, after a drone struck a US-owned gas tanker in an Egyptian port.…
Saudi Arabia pitches international maritime defense coalition for Red Sea
Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced plans to establish an international maritime defense coalition to strengthen cooperation amid heightened regional tensions and a rise in attacks on key shipping lanes. –…