Russia says US drifting from role as ‘objective mediator’ in Ukraine war
Russia on Tuesday said the United States was no longer trying to be an “objective mediator” in its efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine war, launched by Moscow’s…
PM says Israel should ‘free’ itself from arms dependency on US
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel needs to stop relying on US military assistance and instead develop its own weapons systems. – “I greatly appreciate the support we have…
Qatar and Netherlands Discuss Middle East Security and US–Iran Talks
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani Receives Dutch FM Tom Berendsen Doha | June 23, 2026 HE Prime Minister and Minister of…
Iran Says Deal Reached with US to Unfreeze $12 Billion in Assets
Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says an agreement has been reached with the US to release $12bn in frozen Iranian funds. – This comes after the US announced a…
Trump says he can resolve Israel’s troop withdrawal dispute with Lebanon
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that he can resolve the dispute over Israel’s refusal to withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon. – “I’m a problem solver. I get problem…
North Korea’s Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said exercising the country’s position as a nuclear state is the only way to cope with an unpredictable and complicated global security situation, KCNA…
US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal
The United States authorized Iranian oil sales on Monday, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran in return for commitments on nuclear inspections and…
Vance Hails Progress in Switzerland Talks as Iran Agrees to Readmit IAEA Inspectors
“Yesterday was a very, very good day. We made a lot of good progress,” “The Iranians have agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into their country. That is a major…
Qatar and France Exchange Views on Post-MoU Regional Landscape
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani Meets France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot Burgenstock Resort (Switzerland) | June 22,…
China Backs Qatar’s Mediation Efforts in Iran-US Talks
China voiced support on Monday for mediation efforts by Qatar, Pakistan and other parties aimed at advancing negotiations between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that the two sides…