US, France and allies call for ‘immediate’ 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah
In a joint statement, the allies said the recent fighting is “intolerable and presents an unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation”
The signatories include Saudi Arabia,...
Russia expands category of states subjected to nuclear deterrence — Putin
The head of state noted that the modern military and political situation is changing rapidly, and Russia must take it into consideration, including the emergence of new sources of military threats and...
What to know about the growing conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah
The United States, France and other allies jointly called for an “immediate” 21-day ceasefire in the conflict to “provide space for diplomacy”
Israeli officials say they haven’t...
Afghanistan wants to join BRICS, says Taliban govt
The Taliban authorities have not been officially recognized by any countryThe group has not publicly reacted to the Taliban government’s comments
KABUL - Afghanistan’s Taliban government is keen to...
Indonesia breaks ground for first foreign investment projects in new capital
The three foreign investment projects in Nusantara were worth about $63 million
Indonesian government planned 80 percent of the $32-billion project to be funded by private sector
UK sends troops to Cyprus, anticipating mass Lebanon evacuation
Starmer said he was very concerned that the region was spiralling out of control
LONDON - Britain is moving troops to Cyprus to help its...
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Calls for Service-Oriented Leadership to Propel Ethiopia’s Growth
Addis Ababa - President of the ruling Prosperity Party, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed urged the leaders to adopt more effective, service-driven leadership to foster Ethiopia's prosperity.
Abiy made the...
FM Wang says China pledges ‘support’ for Iran
BEIJING - China’s top diplomat Wang Yi pledged to support Iran in safeguarding its security against “external forces” in a meeting with the country’s new president in New York, Beijing’s foreign...
US missile system will remain in the Philippines despite China’s alarm
The launcher can fire cruise missiles up to 1,800 kilometers, which places China within its target range, one of the two officials said
MANILA -...
Pope offers refuge to Myanmar’s jailed Suu Kyi
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has offered to give refuge on Vatican territory to Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Italian media said on Tuesday."I asked for the release...