How an Alleged Spy Balloon Derailed an Important U.S.-China Meeting
Canceling U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken long-planned trip underscores how seriously the White House views the incident.
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Iran rejects media reports of arms shipment to Yemen
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected French media reports regarding the seizure of Iranian arms shipment bound for Yemen.
Rishi Sunak plans US trip with Northern Ireland high on agenda
UK officials in flurry of diplomacy seeking agreement with EU over protocol, but play down talk that deal is closeRishi Sunak is considering a trip to visit Joe Biden in the US as talks between the UK and EU over the Northern Ireland protocol intensify…
Iranian FM praises Mauritania’s effort in fighting terror in Sahara
The Iranian Foreign Minister who is in Mauritania on an official visit has praised efforts by the African county to establish peace and fighting terrorism in the Sahara region.
Myanmar junta hit by western sanctions as ‘silent strikes’ mark coup anniversary
The UK, US, Canada and Australia have announced a range of measures aimed at punishing Myanmar’s militaryThe UK, US and Canada have imposed fresh sanctions against Myanmar’s military, including some measures aimed at stopping the supply of aviation fue…
All countries must help prevent ‘catastrophic’ war amid China-US tensions, Australian minister says
In a speech in London, Penny Wong calls on nations to examine how they use power and networks to avoid conflictFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Austra…
Campaigners seek to overturn Liz Truss’s resumption of Saudi arms sales
Lawyers will argue the then trade secretary ignored Saudi air force’s bombing of civilians in YemenAnti-arms trade campaigners will seek to overturn a decision made by Liz Truss to resume UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia, arguing she ignored a pattern of …
Iran condemns Ukrainian presidential advisor remarks as suspicious, provocative
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has condemned the remarks by the Ukrainian president’s advisor on the recent destructive act against a military facility in central Iran as suspicious and provocative.
Iranian parliament speaker to Azerbaijan: Don’t make a decision out of emotion
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohamamd Bagher Qalibaf has urged the Republic of Azerbaijan to avoid making a decision out of emotion following the recent deadly attack on the Azeri embassy in Tehran.
Iran summons Ukraine envoy after comments on Isfahan attack
Iran has summoned Ukraine’s charge d’affaires in Tehran to protest comments by a top Ukrainian presidential advisor about the drone attack on the central Iranian city of Isfahan on Saturday.