GeoXAxis https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Turkish parliament to vote on Mecca pact before any troop deployment UN says situation in Yemen’s Taiz ‘deteriorating’ as road closures block supplies King Charles praises Omani peace efforts during Sultan’s UK visit Poland says it’s unable to supply Ukraine with patriot missiles Chinese premier urges SCO to promote regional stability, prosperity France formally repeals slavery-era ‘Code Noir’ Lebanese and Israeli military delegations hold US-brokered talks in Florida Qatari emir meets visiting French president Greece rejects Libyan approval of Turkey-Libya maritime deal Iran tells Pakistan army chief no talks with Washington until demands are met Iraqi PM orders closure of border crossing with Iran, says government official EU unveils new Arctic strategy with focus on security NATO to send planes and drones to Black Sea after attacks on shipping Alberta votes by large majority to remain part of Canada in boost for Carney Witkoff plans to present proposal for trilateral talks in Russia Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer Russian foreign ministry slams US decision to issue arrest warrant for Raul Castro Barrack says Israel and Turkiye are unlikely to enter direct conflict Qatar’s calls for withdrawal of Israeli army from Lebanon Iran’s Baghdad envoy says Iraq has agreed to expel Iranian Kurdish opposition groups Turkiye submits Saudi-Pakistan defence pact to parliament for ratification China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal Hegseth discusses Iran with Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, officials say South Korea to pull more Ukraine embassy staff after POW dispute Kremlin hopes Witkoff can brief Putin soon on latest Ukrainian/European thinking on peace deal Britain says it will carry out defensive air missions over Saudi Arabia Zelenskyy to hold talks on Russia-Ukraine war with Witkoff, Europeans China’s Underwater Drone Motherships Reshape the Future of Naval Warfare Salih Highlights Japan’s Contribution to Human Security and Refugee Assistance Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel Cuban president slams US issuing arrest warrant for Raul Castro as pathetic circus IRGC warns undersea internet cables in Strait of Hormuz could become Iran’s targets Kallas says EU plans to challenge Russia, China over Northern Sea Route Recalibrate Zelenskyy talks with US senators about intelligence sharing, Starlink speed restrictions in Ukraine German chancellor reaffirms government’s course of reforms US officials plan to travel to Norway for Ukraine talks, sources say Iran says US responsible for ‘insecurity’ in Strait of Hormuz Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran on Tuesday Trump open to idea of joint meeting with Xi, Putin next month Houthi attack kills 58 at Yemen government training camp, governor says Japan announces intention to continue contacts with Russia to resolve issues Iran develops two-year plan to expand cooperation with SCO member states — vice president Chinese satellite internet connects Arctic, Antarctica, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for 1st time Japan, US launch major military drills with new long-range missiles Qatari official calls for stronger military partnerships UK urges firms not to take part in E1 settlement tender or risk sanctions Philippines summons China’s envoy over remarks conveying ‘threat’ Rubio denies US paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine Wary of instability, China calls for deeper security cooperation with Tajikistan