End to US-Iran war a prerequisite for reconstruction talks: Germany
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signalled possible financial support for Middle East reconstruction but says hostilities need to fully stop before any moves are taken. – “As soon as it…
Iran’s president says some financial restrictions eased as talks continue
Pezeshkian says some financial and currency restrictions on Iran have been eased, according to the semiofficial Fars News Agency. – Pezeshkian said the continued export of oil, the easing of…
Can an Imported Authoritarian Blueprint Successfully Silence the Guns in Africa?
The paradox of peace in the African Great Lakes region is fundamentally bound to the sheer availability of small arms and light weapons. For decades, the constant, deadly hum of…
Netanyahu visits occupied southern Lebanon, says Israel won’t leave yet
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday visited Lebanese territory occupied by the Israeli military, telling soldiers that Israel would not withdraw from the country’s south as long as Iran-backed…
Russia approved secret China military training at top level, sources say
China’s covert military training of Russian forces last year was personally approved by President Vladimir Putin’s defence minister and directly involved at least four Russian and Chinese generals, according to…
Witkoff, Kushner Say Qatar Talks Show Positive Momentum
Kushner, Witkoff claim “positive” Qatar talks – technical negotiations moving ahead – US negotiators held positive discussions with regional leaders in Qatar, with lower-level technical talks progressing, according to a…
India Pledges Continued Support for UNRWA and Palestinian Humanitarian Relief
Speaking at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Pledging Conference on 30 June 2026, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni reaffirmed India’s steadfast support for the Palestinian people and highlighted the…
Qatar Continues Mediation Efforts as US-Iran Talks Progress
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani Meets with U.S. Envoys Doha | June 30, 2026 His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman…
Paraguay, Germany Push for Progress on Mercosur-EU Trade Deal
Within the framework of the Mercosur Summit, I met with Johann Wadephul, Germany’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, who was accompanied by a delegation of legislators and businesspeople from his country.…
Modi, Pezeshkian Discuss West Asia and Hormuz Navigation
Spoke with the President of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, on the recent developments in West Asia. Welcomed the progress made in the negotiations and expressed hope that continued efforts will…