Iran’s supreme leader says Tehran does not seek war in written message
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in his latest written message said that Tehran does not want war with the United States and Israel, but would protect its rights as…
Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks. What do we know?
Israeli and Lebanese officials areexpected to meet in Washington next week as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to calm weeks of Israeli fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah that has threatened to…
China’s top diplomat meets North Korea’s Kim, calls for closer coordination
China and North Korea should further enhance communication and coordination in major international and regional affairs, China’s foreign minister said in a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…
Halt to Iran attacks means Netanyahu’s corruption trial will resume on Sunday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday, the courts’ spokesperson said on Thursday, hours after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed over its war…
Tensions in Washington amid conflicting US-Pakistan claims on Lebanon
There is deep concern in Washington of a potential collapse of the ceasefire even before negotiations begin in Islamabad to iron out the fine details. That is because of a…
Trump denounces NATO’s lack of support after meeting Rutte
Following his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, former US President Donald Trump criticised NATO members for their lack of support, hinting at a possible withdrawal from the alliance.…
Pakistan Announces Immediate US–Iran Ceasefire, Invites Talks in Islamabad
With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate…
New Zealand PM says Trump’s threats to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure ‘unhelpful’
US President Donald Trump’s recent threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure are “unhelpful”, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said. – “Unhelpful because more military action’s not necessary,” Luxon was quoted…
Trump is About to Declare a War on the Entire West Asian Region
With today’s reported ultimatum by Donald Trump to Iran, giving a strict 8pm EST deadline and threatening strikes on energy infrastructure if no deal is reached, the situation looks far…
Threats against civilian infrastructure ‘must not become new norm’: ICRC chief
ICRD President Mirjana Spoljaric has warned that “deliberate threats” against civilian and nuclear sites “must not become the new norm in warfare”. – “Any war fought without limits is incompatible…