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UN urges de-escalation amid Ukraine conflict

The United Nations has renewed its call for de-escalation in the war in Ukraine, as reports of a possible transfer of U.S.-supplied weapons from Turkey to Kyiv have raised fresh concerns about the conflict and its humanitarian consequences. Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN secretary-general,......

Grossi warns that the United Nations is slowly losing its relevance

Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency and a candidate for the next United Nations secretary-general, has warned that the organization is gradually losing its ability to respond effectively to major international crises. In an interview with the Financial Times,......

Pakistan says US and Iran may be nearing deal as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist

Pakistan said Tuesday that the United States and Iran could be approaching an agreement, offering a cautious sign of diplomatic movement despite continued attacks and disruption affecting commercial shipping in the region. Qatar, which has been involved in mediation efforts, separately said negotiations......

Russia releases ailing former US Marine Robert Gilman after Putin grants pardon

Russia has released former US Marine Robert Gilman after President Vladimir Putin approved a pardon on humanitarian grounds, according to US officials, ending the American citizen’s detention in Russia since 2022. The 32-year-old was serving a prison sentence following his conviction for assaulting......

Zuckerberg’s yacht reportedly did not respond to a distress call off Alaska

A yacht associated with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly did not respond to a request for assistance from a small motorboat that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, according to reports by the Alaska Beacon. The incident occurred in waters between Petersburg and Juneau, where the boat’s......

Climate scientist warns Yellowstone eruption could disrupt global food supplies

A major eruption of the Yellowstone volcanic system could have serious consequences for agriculture and food security worldwide, climate scientist Kristina Dahl has warned. Such an event could damage crops and disrupt food production across several regions, potentially increasing the risk of food shortages. Speaking......

Iran calls itself a nation of “professional chess players” as Trump compares war to chess game

Iran has responded to Donald Trump's description of the conflict between Washington and Tehran as a “chess game” by portraying its own negotiators as experienced players capable of navigating both formal diplomacy and behind-the-scenes manoeuvring. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson......

Israeli sources warn of possible confrontation with Trump over Gaza

Tensions between Israel and the United States appear to be growing over the future of the Gaza Strip, with Israeli political sources warning of a possible confrontation with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump if disagreements cannot be resolved. According to Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom,......

South Korea and US to hold joint military drills amid evolving North Korean threats

South Korea and the United States will conduct major joint military exercises from August 17 to 27, with this year’s drills placing greater emphasis on emerging threats including drones, GPS disruption and cyberattacks. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise will also test the ability......

Israel rejects US Gaza roadmap, demands Hamas disarm before troop withdrawal

Israel has rejected the latest US-backed roadmap for Gaza, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw from Palestinian territory until Hamas has been fully disarmed. The decision represents a major obstacle to the next phase of the proposed Gaza framework,......

Cuban envoy warns of possible U.S. military action against Havana

Cuba's ambassador to the United Nations, Ernesto Sobrón Guzmán, has accused the United States of building a political and media narrative that could be used to justify tougher measures against Havana, including possible military action. In comments reported by Russian news agency TASS,......

UNICEF places senior official on leave over alleged espionage claims

The United Nations has confirmed that UNICEF is taking action following serious allegations concerning one of its senior employees and claims that confidential information may have been provided to Israeli officials during the employee’s previous position within the UN system. UN Deputy Spokesperson......

Syria signals major cut in Russian oil imports amid talks with the United States

Syria has indicated that it is prepared to significantly reduce its dependence on Russian oil imports as part of ongoing discussions with the United States over the possible removal of a major remaining sanctions designation, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. The potential shift would......

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