The Russian Foreign Ministry has denied media reports that President Vladimir Putin had urged Iran to accept a “zero enrichment” nuclear deal with the US.
Houthis Launch Missiles on Ben Gurion Airport
The Houthi rebels in Yemen said they launched missiles targeting Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Kremlin Denies Ukraine Peace Process Has Stalled
The Kremlin denied Thursday that peace talks to end its more than three-year offensive in Ukraine were stalling as Kyiv and Moscow have not announced another round of talks. When asked if Moscow believed the negotiation process was slowing, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "We cannot say that now," adding that Russia was waiting for "signals from Kyiv" for a third round of talks.
Azerbaijan, Armenia Make Progress on Peace Talks
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have held positive talks on various aspects of normalizing relations between the two countries, following the signing of a draft peace agreement last March. The two leaders agreed to continue bilateral negotiations and confidence building measures between the two countries at a meeting held in Abu Dhabi today.
EU-Israel Deal to Expand Aid Access to Gaza
The European Union on Thursday struck a deal with Israel to increase aid access to Gaza that allows more food trucks to enter and the opening of additional crossing points, the bloc's top diplomat said. "Today, we reached an agreement with Israel to expand humanitarian access to Gaza," EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas wrote on X.
Rubio: Russia Shares “New Idea” on Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a "frank exchange" of views on the Ukraine war in Kuala Lumpur today.
EU Adopts ‘Stockpiling Strategy’ to Prepare for War
The European Union today announced its first ever plan to help stockpile essential goods such as food, water, fuel, and medicines in case of crises amid fears over potential war with Russia.
Kremlin Says It’s Unfazed by Trump’s Latest Putin remarks
The Kremlin has said it was unfazed by recent comments by US President Donald Trump, who claimed Russian leader Vladimir Putin spoke "bullshit" about Ukraine in their phone calls.
Israel Attacks Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces has attacked and destroyed several Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon.
China Condemns Ban on Purchase of US Farmland
China has denounced Washington’s new ban on Chinese purchases of US farmland. Addressing a press briefing today, Mao Ning, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said, "The United States overstretched the concept of national security in restraining the right of other countries and entities to purchase land.