The United States has accused Iran of dragging the Middle East into a perilous new phase of instability, with a senior Trump administration official warning that Tehran’s continued nuclear defiance has created an “incredibly dangerous” situation. “Iran has been in defiance of the JCPOA for years… They’ve been enriching at a minimum of 60 percent since, I…
Despite a global market in freefall, with oil prices tumbling and major stock indices in retreat, US officials insist that peace efforts in the Middle East will stay on track. Speaking to Al Arabiya News’ Hadley Gamble in Abu Dhabi, US Special Envoy for Middle East Peace Morgan Ortagus dismissed suggestions that Gulf states would…
The US, under the guise of reciprocity, acts in a hegemonic manner, sacrificing the legitimate interests of other countries and placing “America First” above international rules. This is a typical example of unilateralism, protectionism, and economic bullying, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday, noting that the Chinese government has issued its stern stance…
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia was ready to do all it could to help resolve tensions between the United States and Iran around Tehran’s nuclear program, as Washington demands Tehran do a nuclear deal with it or be bombed. Moscow has repeatedly offered to mediate between the two sides after warnings of military action against…
The Kremlin said Monday that President Vladimir Putin still supports the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine, but many unanswered questions remain about how such a truce would be implemented. U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed for a swift ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine since taking office, but his administration has yet to secure a…
A missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Sunday injured at least three people and caused several blazes, the city’s mayor said, two days after a Russian strike killed 18 people in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown. Vitali Klitschko said paramedics had been sent to two districts in Kyiv, while the Ukrainian air force said…
The French president could become contact man for the “coalition of the willing” supporting Kiev, the outlet has reported French President Emmanuel Macron may take the lead in engaging Russia on behalf of Kiev’s European backers in a bid to end the Ukraine conflict, The Telegraph has reported, citing an Elysee Palace source. France’s leader…
Strikes against US warships “continued for several hours” and prevented US attacks against Yemen’s regions controlled by the rebels, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea added The Yemeni Houthi rebels attacked the US air carrier Harry Truman and accompanying ships in the northern part of the Red Sea, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said. “During the…
China, the world’s second-largest economy, saw an increased number of people travel to all corners of the country on the first day of this year’s three-day Qingming Festival holiday on Friday, with all types of transport services reporting surging passenger numbers. On April 4, the first day of the holiday, the nation’s railways recorded more…
Hundreds of people protested in European cities on Saturday against US President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk, following a bruising week for financial markets after Trump unveiled sweeping global tariffs. In the German city of Frankfurt, the “Hands Off!” demonstration was organized by Democrats Abroad, the official organization of the Democratic Party for…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said direct negotiations with the United States would be “meaningless”, after US President Donald Trump said he would prefer direct talks with the country. “Direct negotiations would be meaningless with a party that constantly threatens to resort to force in violation of the UN Charter and that expresses…
Israel has detained two British members of parliament and refused entry to the officials who were visiting as part of a parliamentary delegation, British Foreign Minister David Lammy said in a statement late on Saturday. Sky News, citing a statement from the Israeli immigration ministry, says that the detained parliamentarians are Labour MPs Yuan Yang…
Polish and allied aircraft were activated early on Sunday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched air strikes targeting western Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish armed forces said. “The steps taken are aimed at ensuring security in the regions bordering the areas at risk,” the Command said on X. All…
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday announced that he would hold a trilateral summit on the situation in Gaza with Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. “In response to the Gaza emergency and during my visit to Egypt at President al-Sisi’s invitation, we will hold a trilateral summit with the Egyptian…
US tech-billionaire Elon Musk said on Saturday he hoped in future to see complete freedom of trade between the United States and Europe, speaking days after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on trading partners. Musk, a Trump adviser who has been working to eliminate wasteful US public spending, spoke via video-link at a congress…
