Israel says pilot safe zones begin in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Monday it had begun a pilot programme for safe zones in southern Lebanon in cooperation with U.S. and Lebanese forces, in what a U.S. official…
Saudi condemns Houthi maritime blockade threat; group warns of escalation
Saudi Arabia on Monday condemned what it described as allegations by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis that the kingdom was besieging the Yemeni people, after the group announced it would impose a…
Chinese destroyer held live-fire drill in Japan’s EEZ, Japan says
A Chinese navy destroyer conducted live-fire drills in waters southwest of Japan’s remote Okinotori Island early on Sunday while operating alongside Russian naval vessels, Japan’s Joint Staff said. – Japan’s…
India, Panama Agree to Broaden Cooperation and Connectivity
Delighted to meet FM Panama Javier Martínez in New Delhi today. Underscored the importance of deepening India’s engagement with Panama as a gateway to Latin America and Carribean region. Our…
Yemen’s Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced a maritime embargo of their foe Saudi Arabia after the two sides traded fire last week for the first time in years. – The rebels…
Uzbekistan, India Advance Strategic Partnership Through Foreign Ministers’ Talks
Had a substantive phone conversation with H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India. Noted with satisfaction that bilateral relations between 🇺🇿🤝🇮🇳, based on a strategic partnership, continue…
UK’s PM Burnham promises cost of living measures, new 10-year plan
Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday promised to set out new measures to help with the cost of living this week before setting out a new 10-year plan…
Iran president says country in ‘full-scale war’ with US
Iran is fighting a “full-scale war” with the United States, its president said Monday, as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic Republic including a city hosting a nuclear power…
Mongolia, Tajikistan Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation Across Multiple Sectors
President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon arrives in Mongolia for a state visit At the invitation of the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, the President of the Republic…
North Korea’s top diplomat highlights growing contacts in multiple fields with Russia
Regular contacts between the foreign ministries of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Russia have helped strengthen political trust and encourage comprehensive business cooperation between the two countries, according…