GeoXAxis https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Trump hopeful that Putin could end Ukraine war soon, despite continued attacks China opposes US bill imposing sanctions on buyers of Russian fossil fuels EU allows Kiev to use loan funds to buy Chinese-made drone components — FT Argentina suspends cooperation with Russia on peaceful nuclear energy — Russian envoy Kyiv Hosts Fifth Ukraine–Southeast Europe Summit on Statehood Day India-UK CETA Takes Effect, Boosting Trade and Investment Chinese UN envoy says US pushed world to ‘dangerous precipice’ with Iran attacks Trump threatens to hit Iran power plants next week if no deal G7 urges halt to attacks in Sudan’s El-Obeid, calls for wider arms embargo Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan Reaffirm Strategic Partnership Bulgaria pulls out of coalition of Ukraine backers IRGC urges Jordanians, Kuwaitis to oppose US military presence Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah warns of joining war China, Solomon Islands Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in Beijing DR Congo Begins Preparations for First Nationwide Census Campaign U.S., Jordan Review Regional Security as Iran Escalates Maritime Attacks Kosovo bans Serb minister over ethnic cleansing remarks Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal India, EU Review Progress in Trade and Technology Partnership Ukraine’s prime minister steps down; Zelenskiy’s critics see little point US, Iran continue to maintain contact, Trump says 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 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’ AU Commission Chair Visits MISAHEL to Reinforce Support for Mali Turkish warships call at Syria’s Latakia for first time since 2011 — defense ministry Azerbaijan considering complete withdrawal from Council of Europe, Aliyev says Kazakhstan, China Deepen Cooperation in AI, Trade and Diplomacy France Stands by Non-Belligerence and Freedom of Navigation: Macron Yemeni military says targeted Sanaa airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing 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