GeoXAxis https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Iran monitors situation following reports Ukraine deploys UAVs near its borders Italy’s position on Ukraine ‘cannot change,’ defense minister says US designates first nuclear-powered submarine for rotational deployment to Australia Poland says it will never accept return to ‘business as usual’ with Russia on energy dependence Iranian president arrives in Russia for gas exporters’ summit Cuba to present UN resolution demanding end to US embargo EU mobilizes $5.4B in military support for Ukraine Carney sees ‘greater prospect’ of a trade deal if US moves toward accepting Canada’s red lines Israel carries out strikes in southern Lebanon in fresh ceasefire violations Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky brokered by US first lady takes effect Argentina and Order of Malta Sign Agreement to Strengthen Nationwide Cooperation Norway’s Espen Barth Eide Praises Hungary’s Democratic Reform Agenda Quebec and France Deepen Ties as Leaders Discuss Security, AI and Economic Cooperation China says it opposes US ‘stigmatisation’ of Confucius Institutes after Pentagon labels them security threat Swiss foreign minister to hold talks in North Korea this week Russian sabotage network believed to have caused Romanian fire, prosecutors say UN inquiry says Israel kept committing genocide in Gaza after truce Jordan says its air force struck ‘militant hideouts’ in Syria after church attack Saudi defence pact countries push for peace in Tehran as Houthis launch more attacks Ukraine extends martial law until January 2027 Qatari PM discusses regional crises with Saudi, Egyptian ministers Iran says outcome of Israeli elections ‘makes no difference’ South Korea’s Lee says unlikely to join Pacific trade pact within his term Philippines defends bounty for fugitive senator wanted by ICC China’s Xi opens Communist Party plenum, aims for firm governance measures Poland eyes more cooperation with Germany in space, Polish minister says Russia says Ukraine has repeatedly struck Oleshky with artillery and drones ahead of local ceasefire Oil spill off UAE widens, satellite images show, prompting more beach closures North Korea-South Korea tensions high as letters lodged with UN, howitzers spotted Top officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey due in Iran for security talks Le Pen pledges not to send French soldiers to fight in other countries’ wars Pentagon plans to keep US military bases running for 90 days without outside support: Report Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport Iran says it is ready for ‘any scenario’ but keeps door open to diplomacy Qatari mediators reportedly in Tehran in US-coordinated effort to ease tensions CENTCOM chief visits Hormuz Strait, says US helped export 1.5 billion barrels of oil Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment since 1973 North Korea tells UN South fabricated landmine incident, KCNA says Libya summons US envoy to protest at Trump remarks Zelenskiy says US fully resumes warnings on ballistic strikes Britain will not join Canada’s defence bank Lula, Brazil’s iconic working class president, wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback Saudi Arabia and Greece Strengthen Strategic Ties Across Energy, Technology and Defence The Unanswered Palestinian Question in Israel’s Election Burnham open to return of free movement between UK and EU EU talking about negotiator but either cannot or does not want to appoint one — Kremlin Tehran strikes Iranian Kurdish base in Iraq with drones: Iranian media UK urged to impose ‘full sanctions and political isolation’ of Israel over situation in West Bank Defending restrictions, Elon Musk says use of Starlink for offensive drone strikes never permitted North Korean leader Kim vows to strengthen ties with China during Dandong visit