China has called on Iran and the United States to exercise restraint and return to negotiations, as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns over a wider regional escalation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the country’s top diplomat, made the appeal during talks in Beijing with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on […]
DONG JUN CALLS FOR AN END TO PROVOCATIVE ACTS AND URGES COUNTRIES TO PREVENT LOCAL DISPUTES FROM ESCALATING Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has called on countries to remain vigilant against what he described as a resurgence of “hegemony, militarism and historical revisionism,” while urging nations to curb provocative actions that could worsen regional instability. […]
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected China’s objections to Taiwan’s participation in the Pacific Islands Forum, saying decisions about the regional gathering should be made by Pacific nations rather than outside powers. The dispute has added geopolitical tension to the summit in Palau, where leaders are also confronting concerns about China’s growing influence across […]
Cairo Calls for De-escalation, Diplomacy and Safe Navigation of International Waterways Egypt has stressed the importance of implementing the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and intensifying diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions across the Middle East. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty raised the issue during a phone call with U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve […]
Damascus Seeks End to Israeli Strikes and Withdrawal From Seized Syrian Territory Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani says talks with Israel over a potential security agreement could resume soon, raising hopes of renewed diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Negotiations were reportedly frozen following the outbreak of the Iran war and were further disrupted after […]
Syria expects security negotiations with Israel to resume soon despite deep mistrust between the two sides, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said, calling on Israel to seize what he described as a potential “historic opportunity” for diplomacy. The talks, aimed at reaching a security agreement, have been stalled since the outbreak of the Iran war, […]
U.S. Vice President JD Vance says Washington’s strategy toward Iran has entered a new phase, with the United States shifting its focus toward economic pressure and securing global energy supplies. Vance said the U.S. military campaign had significantly weakened Iran’s conventional military capabilities, damaged its nuclear programme and sharply reduced what he described as the […]
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 […]
Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to a 15-point draft roadmap outlining a phased disarmament process and the transfer of civil governance in the Gaza Strip to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). The framework was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and the Gaza Board of Peace as part of […]
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 […]