Japan marks 30 years since Kobe quake that killed over 6,400
KOBE - The western Japan city of Kobe and nearby areas on Friday marked the 30th anniversary of the magnitude-7.3 earthquake that killed over 6,400 people, with many hoping to keep alive...
UK to explore options for deploying military bases in Ukraine — joint declaration
The Participants will explore options for deploying and maintaining defense infrastructure in Ukraine, including military bases, logistics depots, reserve military equipment storage facilities and war reserve stockpiles
LONDON, January...
Putin, Iranian president to sign strategic partnership treaty
The meeting’s agenda includes global and regional issues of mutual interest, including developments in the Middle East
MOSCOW, January 17. /TASS/. President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Masoud...
Key negotiators who helped get a Gaza ceasefire deal
Qatar, Egypt and the United States mediated the long-running efforts to halt the fighting in the ravaged Palestinian territory
DOHA: A ceasefire agreement in Gaza...
Netanyahu thanks Trump, Biden for help in securing hostage release deal
The sides also agreed to meet in Washington soon to discuss the situation around Gaza and other important issues
TEL AVIV, January 16 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
US imposes fresh round of sanctions against Russia ahead of Trump return to White...
Sanctions target Russia’s military industrial base and evasion schemes
Congressional approval required to lift some sanctions on critical Russian entities
China-based entities, Kyrgyzstan financial...
Unpacking the implications of Lebanon’s presidential election
The past week will be a turning point for Lebanon by all measures. Observers agree that this was no ordinary presidential election and not only because it ended a long-standing presidential vacuum...
Israel’s ambassador to UN calls on Security Council to thwart Hezbollah attempts to rearm
Israeli authorities say continuing extensive presence of Hezbollah weaponry in southern Lebanon could cause them to ‘reconsider’ 60-day timeline for withdrawal of forces
Israel has violated November...
‘Final round’ of Gaza talks to start Tuesday in Qatar: source briefed on negotiations
Dubai: A “final round” of Gaza truce talks is due to start Tuesday in Qatar, said a source briefed on the negotiations aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war after more than 15...
Trump declares desire to meet with Putin ‘very quickly’
The US President-elect noted that he had to get into the office first
NEW YORK, January 14 - US President-elect Donald Trump would like to hold a meeting...