US dispatches new top diplomat to lead Yemen mission
Washington has appointed a new diplomat to lead the US mission to Yemen, the State Department announced on Wednesday. – Neil Hop has assumed the role of chargé d’affaires, becoming…
Lebanon-Israel talks end early ‘due to events on the ground,’ will resume tomorrow: US
State Department official says Lebanon-Israel talks ended early today “due to events on the ground, but will reconvene tomorrow morning,” adding that discussions focused on “a range of political and…
Rubio and Miliband discuss Ukraine war, boosting Europe’s role in its own security
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband discussed the importance of Europe taking a greater role in its security during a meeting in Washington on…
US developing new nuclear strategy for potential conflict with Russia, China
The US military is preparing an updated nuclear strategy in case of a regional conflict, NBC News reported, citing sources. – According to the sources, the Pentagon has begun drafting…
Pakistan says holding contacts behind-the-scenes between US, Iran
Pakistan is facilitating behind-the-scenes contacts between the US and Iran, Islamabad’s ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, said on Wednesday. – “Pakistan believes in diplomacy. And that’s what we do,…
Trump says US held ‘all-day negotiation’ with Iran on Tuesday
U.S. President Donald Trump said there was an “all-day negotiation” on Tuesday with Iran, characterizing the talks positively while also threatening to hit Iran “really hard” if a deal with…
Iran-Oman talks ‘aim to establish a middle corridor’ in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s state-owned Press TV is reporting that talks between Tehran and Muscat have entered “a new phase”, with a “bilateral understanding within reach”. – Citing a senior Iranian official, the…
US and Paraguay sign civil nuclear agreement
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez signed a nuclear energy cooperation agreement in Washington on Tuesday. – Ramirez and Rubio signed the “123 Agreement,”…
Qatar says mediators make progress in efforts to end US-Iran war
Qatar said on Tuesday mediators were making progress in efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump’s assertion that talks are…
Hamas voices ‘unease’ over Board of Peace comments on Gaza
Hamas on Tuesday called for clarifications from US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, voicing “unease” over comments it made regarding the group’s prospective disarmament and Israel’s withdrawal in Gaza.…