Pakistan says it’s not bound by US sanctions on Tehran
Pakistan says it does not consider itself bound by US sanctions on Iran. – Addressing reporters in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Taher Andarab said Pakistan does not believe…
Pezeshkian calls for Muslim nations to boost economic cooperation
The Iranian president says the economic size of Muslim countries is small in comparison with their population and geostrategic location in the world, calling for more cooperation in the area.…
IAEA’s chief says no ‘solid evidence’ that Iran is rebuilding nuclear facilities
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi says there is no “solid evidence” to suggest that Iran is rebuilding its nuclear facilities following US and Israeli attacks. – In an interview…
North Korea condemns US arms sale to South Korea, vows strong response
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday denounced a U.S. decision to approve the sale of missiles and related equipment to South Korea, vowing to respond “strongly and immediately” to hostile…
Bulgaria will get seven minehunter ships from Belgium and Netherlands to protect Black Sea
Bulgaria has approved the purchase of seven minehunter ships from Belgium and the Netherlands, as the NATO alliance seeks to bolster its capabilities to clear naval mines and secure shipping…
Greek-operated air defence system shoots down drones over Saudi
An air defence system operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia intercepted a swarm of drones on Thursday in the wider Yanbu region, home to major oil refining facilities,…
Russia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Ukrainian strikes using British missiles
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that Russia could strike British military targets inside and outside Ukraine in response to Ukrainian strikes on Russia using British missiles.…
Zelenskiy’s top aide says Ukraine-Russia talks may be possible in September
Talks between Ukrainian and Russian teams could be held in September and include U.S. representatives, the Ukrainian president’s chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov said on Thursday. – Budanov said Ukraine…
Taiwan parliament approves military drone spending, but rejects special budget
Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament voted on Thursday to spend T$40 billion ($1.26 billion) on military drones annually, but rejected a government plan for a special budget of T$210 billion to run…
The Moscow Talks: High-Stakes Intelligence Diplomacy
In a rare and tightly held diplomatic move, CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow on August 26, 2026, marking the first known visit by a U.S. intelligence chief to…