North Korean Youth Delegation Heads to Russia for International Youth Festival

A North Korean youth delegation has departed for Russia to participate in the International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg, in another sign of expanding people-to-people ties between Pyongyang and Moscow. The delegation is led by Paek Un Chol, chairman of the Central Committee of North Korea’s Socialist Patriotic Youth League, according to Russia’s embassy in Pyongyang. […]

Vietnam’s President in Moscow to Strengthen Strategic Ties

Vietnamese President and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Tô Lâm is in Moscow for a three-day state visit aimed at giving fresh momentum to Vietnam-Russia relations and strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership. Tô Lâm arrived in Moscow on September 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit runs through […]

Uruguay Foreign Minister to Lead CELAC Delegation at BRICS Summit

Uruguay’s Foreign Minister, Mario Lubetkin, is set to lead the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) delegation at the upcoming BRICS Summit in India, highlighting Latin America’s growing engagement with emerging economies and the wider Global South. The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 10–11, 2026, […]

Moscow Leaves Door Open to Russia-US-China Trilateral Presidential Meeting

Moscow has not ruled out a possible trilateral meeting involving the presidents of Russia, the United States and China, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, in comments reported by a state news agency. Russia Says Agenda Must Come First Ryabkov indicated that Moscow is open to considering a meeting between Russian President Vladimir […]

Peru Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Iran Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

Peru has announced that it is severing diplomatic relations with Iran, citing escalating conflict in the Middle East, concerns over Iran’s domestic human-rights record and disruption to international shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The decision marks a significant diplomatic step by the South American country as the confrontation between Iran and the United […]

China Calls on U.S. to ‘Overcome Obstacles’ Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

China has called on the United States to remove obstacles and manage differences ahead of an expected September summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, as Washington and Beijing seek to stabilize relations despite continuing disputes over trade, technology, Taiwan and other strategic issues. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the appeal […]

North Korea Fires Suspected Ballistic Missile Toward Sea 

North Korea Fires Suspected Ballistic Missile Toward Sea 

Launch Comes Amid Heightened Tensions on the Korean Peninsula North Korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea, according to Japan’s government and coast guard, marking another weapons launch by Pyongyang amid heightened tensions in the region. South Korean media also reported that the country’s military detected an unidentified projectile launched toward waters […]

Trump Says U.S.-Iran Talks Making Strong Progress 

Trump Says U.S.-Iran Talks Making Strong Progress 

President Says Negotiations Going ‘Very Well’ as Hopes Rise for Breakthrough U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran are engaged in “very good discussions,” expressing optimism that ongoing negotiations could soon lead to a breakthrough. Speaking after a full day of diplomatic engagement, President Trump said the talks were progressing positively and […]

Trump Says Talks With Zelenskyy And Netanyahu Were Positive 

Trump Says Talks With Zelenskyy And Netanyahu Were Positive 

U.S. President Highlights Meetings With Ukrainian and Israeli Leaders Discussions Focus on Key International Issues U.S. President Donald Trump has described his recent meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as positive. Speaking late on Tuesday, President Trump said both meetings were constructive, signalling continued engagement with the leaders of […]

Washington and Tehran Report Progress After Weeks of Military Escalation

Washington and Tehran Report Progress After Weeks of Military Escalation

Washington and Tehran Report Progress After Weeks of Military Escalation Officials Express Cautious Optimism Over Broader Negotiations The United States and Iran say diplomatic efforts are gaining momentum after nearly two weeks of heightened military tensions that threatened to push the region toward a wider conflict. Officials from both sides have described recent indirect talks […]