GeoXAxis https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Japan, Costa Rica Hold First-Ever Policy Consultations EU opens talks on Ukraine’s accession under second of six negotiation clusters Iran condemns UK’s designation of IRGC as security threat ‘This war is a disaster,’ Omani foreign minister says France showcases 500 pro-Ukraine troops at Bastille Day ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar opposition groups in Thailand Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal The Unraveling of Maritime Law and the Rise of Sovereign Tolls in West Asia Yemen threatens to close Bab al-Mandeb Strait, warns of $200 a barrel oil amid Saudi aggression Ukrainian conflict should be resolved through dialogue, diplomacy — Turkish leader Over 50,000 US troops currently deployed across Middle East — Central Command Arab League committed to ‘ending occupation’ in Palestine, new chief says UN shipping agency opposes fees for any strait, seeks details on Trump cargo charge Israel sought to recruit Ahmadinejad in failed plan for regime change in Iran: Report Saudi defense ministry says dealt with ballistic missiles launched by Houthis Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed Ukraine and allies set up coalition to tackle Russia ballistic missile threat Adviser to Iran’s supreme leader says Strait of Hormuz ‘more important’ than nuclear bombs Yemen closes all airports until further notice after Sanaa bombing Iran’s armed forces say ‘will not allow the US to interfere’ in Hormuz UK to designate Revolutionary Guard as ‘foreign power threat’ Turkish warships call at Syria’s Latakia for first time since 2011 — defense ministry Kazakhstan, China Deepen Cooperation in AI, Trade and Diplomacy US forces ready to ensure navigation in Strait of Hormuz, Central Command says US perceived possible threat to Trump from Iran as not entirely credible AU Commission Chair Visits MISAHEL to Reinforce Support for Mali EU Sanctions Russian Cyber Actors, Finland Summons Ambassador Malaysia, Singapore Review Progress on Johor-Singapore Economic Zone International Donors Mobilize €900 Million for Early Gaza Recovery Iran says continuing talks with mediators to ‘prevent escalation’ Ethiopia, Benin Pledge Stronger Bilateral Partnership Aliyev declares full normalization between Azerbaijan and Russia Japan, Vietnam Advance Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision Myanmar tells ASEAN detained Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after, special envoy says Iran Says US Pressure Is Hindering Hormuz Talks with Oman Oman Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Drone Strikes China calls for ‘free’ and ‘safe’ Hormuz passage EU weighs trade ban on Israeli settlements ‘Coalition of the Willing’ leaders to meet in Paris ahead of Bastille Day parade Strait of Hormuz traffic slows to multi-week low Israel to hold regular parliamentary elections on October 27 Zelensky Announces Cabinet Reshuffle, Offers PM Svyrydenko New Diplomatic Role Iranian official says Iran has ‘taken control of Hormuz with power’ Azerbaijan considering complete withdrawal from Council of Europe, Aliyev says Russian, Chinese navies successfully complete sea phase of joint exercises India Condemns Attack on Commercial Vessel Off Oman France Stands by Non-Belligerence and Freedom of Navigation: Macron Ghalibaf says ‘the era of one-sided deals is over’ Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74 Yemeni military says targeted Sanaa airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing