“No external agent” is running Venezuela: Acting president
Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez has stressed that “no external agent” is running the country.
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Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad
The Iranian Judiciary has carried out the death sentence of a man convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence service, after the verdict was upheld by the Supreme Court and all legal procedures were completed.
Israeli FM visits Somaliland
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar arrived in Somaliland for the first high-level diplomatic visit after Tel Aviv recognised the breakaway region’s independence, triggering condemnation and concerns that Palestinians may be forcibly expelled by Isr…
Over 70% worried US will become too involved in Venezuela: Poll
Most Americans say they worry the U.S. will become too involved in Caracas, according to a survey conducted just after the operation that ousted Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro from power.
Five killed in clashes between Syria govt troops, Kurdish forces in Aleppo
Clashes between government troops and Kurdish-led forces in the north Syrian city of Aleppo killed at least five people on Tuesday, with both sides trading blame over who started the fighting.
US military operation in Venezuela undermined international law: UN
The United Nations has voiced deep concern over the dramatic US operation in Venezuela, warning that it clearly “undermined a fundamental principle of international law”.
US attack on Greenland would be end of NATO: Danish PM
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that any bid by the United States to take over Greenland will result in the end of the NATO military alliance, as reverberations from Washington’s military attack on Venezuela and the abduction of …
Iran vows firm response to hostile acts
Iran’s Defense Council has warned that the continuation of hostile behavior and threatening rhetoric against the country would be met with a proportionate and firm response, stressing that Tehran’s security, independence, and territorial integrity are…
US putting Venezuela’s interim leader on ‘short leash’: Politico
The administration of US President Donald Trump is demanding that Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, adopt a series of pro-American measures and then expects her to be removed once she complies, Politico has reported, citing sources.
Syrian president appears in public after shootout reports
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appeared in a video widely circulated using the country’s new currency, after his interior ministry denied reports of a shooting incident at his palace.