Trump says he is going to Turkey, China this year
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he will go to Turkey and make another trip to China at some point in 2026. – “We‘re doing a lot of trips.…
Activities of biolabs in Ukraine, US role: statements by Russian chemical troops
Ukrainian biolabs were used to study the pathogens of plague, anthrax, tularemia, Marburg fever and Ebola, Lieutenant General Alexey Rtishchev, chief of the Russian army’s Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Defense…
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire: senior US official
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4pm local time (1pm GMT) today, a senior US official has told the Reuters news agency. – “Hezbollah…
Iran’s FM spokesman condemns Israel’s ‘continued war-making’ in Lebanon, says US bears responsibility
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has denounced Israel’s latest attacks in Lebanon, saying Israel’s “continued war-making” would have “serious and immediate consequences”. – In comments posted on the ministry’s…
Trump hints at new approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme
United States President Donald Trump intends to shift his focus to North Korea’s nuclear programme now that Washington has reached an agreement with Iran, South Korea’s president has said. –…
How Benjamin Netanyahu Tested Every US President
Benjamin Netanyahu occupies a unique place in modern international politics. Few leaders of a close American ally have generated as much admiration, frustration, dependence and outright anger inside successive US…
Vance not going to Switzerland tonight; plans for Iran talks not finalised: White House
We have a statement from a White House spokesperson confirming that the US vice president will not be leaving tonight for Switzerland to hold negotiations with Iran. – “As the…
US Confirms End of Maritime Blockade on Iranian Ports
The US military has lifted its blockade on maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, US Central Command has said, adding that US naval ships will remain in the general…
Vance tells Israeli critics of US-Iran deal to ‘wake up’
The US VP has excoriated Israeli critics of the agreement, warning that “I might not be attacking the only powerful ally that I have anywhere left in the entire world.”…
China Urges All Parties to Honour Commitments Under New Agreement
Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi On June 17, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister…