Tehran condemns Trump’s threat to pay for shipping damage with Iranian assets
Tehran said Friday that US President Donald Trump’s threat to pay for shipping damage with Iranian assets was an “incendiary precedent.” – “Seizing another nation’s assets to pay for unrelated…
UN chief says civilians in Gaza ‘pay a heavy price every day’
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the “prolonged suffering” in Gaza must end. – “Despite the so-called ceasefire in Gaza, civilians continue to pay a heavy price every day,” Guterres…
Japan highlights economic cost of ongoing conflict
In an annual white paper released today, the Japanese government warned that ‘close attention’ was needed on the extent to which the Middle East conflict could hurt the country’s economy,…
Washington administration officials plan to visit Russia — US Congress member Luna
US administration officials plan to pay a visit to Russia, US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (a Republican representing Florida) has told TASS. – Speaking about a planned visit to Moscow…
EU blacklist for Russia up to 3,100 individuals, entities after 21st sanctions package
The EU has adopted its 21st sanctions package, adding 48 individuals and 168 entities to the blacklist, bringing the total to 3,100, which is an absolute record, the EU Council…
Iran rejects new US ceasefire proposal
On Thursday, Tehran rejected Washington’s ceasefire proposal delivered by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, the The New York Times (NYT) newspaper reported citing sources. – According to the newspaper, Iranian…
France, Britain withdraw diplomatic staff from Iran amid escalating tensions
rance and Britain have withdrawn diplomatic staff from Iran amid growing security concerns as the conflict between Tehran and Washington escalates. – France has evacuated its embassy in Tehran “due…
US Senate blocks resolution curbing Trump’s Iran war powers
The Republican-led US House of Representatives backed a resolution on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to halt US military action against Iran unless he obtains Congress’ approval, but the Senate…
ASEAN, Brazil Reaffirm Commitment to Stronger Strategic Engagement
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, H.E. Mauro Vieira, on the sidelines of…
South Korea, Mekong Countries Adopt New Cooperation Roadmap
Yesterday, I co-chaired the 14th Korea-Mekong Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. Korea and the five Mekong countries (Cambodia, Laos,…