Russia responds to EU call for ‘fresh Arctic policy’
Moscow would welcome a new EU Arctic policy if it is aimed at international cooperation and not confrontation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. – Russia is an Arctic nation…
China backs Cuba against ‘external interference’ as foreign minister visits Beijing
China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding national sovereignty and security and “opposes unwarranted interference by external forces“, China’s foreign minister told his Cuban counterpart on Thursday, as the U.S. tightens…
US, Ukraine, Russia delegations agree to exchange 314 prisoners, Witkoff says
Delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners, Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Thursday, adding that significant work remained to end the…
US and Iran to seek de-escalation in nuclear talks in Oman
The US and Iran are due to hold talks in Oman on Friday after Tehran requested a change of venue to limit negotiations to its nuclear program. – Iran wanted…
Rosa Parks Day – Honoring the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement on February 4
On February 4, 2026, the states of California and Missouri officially observe Rosa Parks Day, a state holiday commemorating the birthday of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (born February 4, 1913,…
Priority of Iran talks in Istanbul is to avoid conflict, official says
The priority of talks between Iran and the United States this week in Istanbul is to avoid any conflict and de-escalate tensions between the two sides. – A group of…
SDF imposes curfew in Syria’s northeast before govt deal begins
Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Sunday announced a curfew early next week in two cities in the country’s northeast, ahead of the implementation of a recent deal struck with…
Iran examines diplomacy with US, hopes for results in coming days, official says
Details of various diplomatic processes to manage tensions with the US are being examined by Iran, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, adding that Tehran hoped for…
Russia’s Medvedev says expiry of New START should alarm the world
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said that if the New START treaty expired with no replacement then the world should be alarmed that the biggest nuclear powers…
Peace deal to be just first step in resolving Ukraine crisis — US envoy to NATO
A peace agreement on the Ukrainian conflict is a complex issue, but its conclusion will only mark the first step toward resolving the crisis, US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew…