Syria will strike several security and military agreements with Israel by the end of the year, a foreign ministry official said on Thursday. "There is progress in the talks with Israel," said the ministry official who requested anonymity.
EU: India’s Russian Oil Purchases, Military Drills Hinder Closer Ties
India's participation in military exercises with Moscow and its purchases of Russian oil "stand in the way of closer ties" with the EU, the bloc's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday.
US Designates Four Iran-Aligned Militia Groups as Terrorists
The US Department of State on Wednesday designated Iran-aligned militia groups Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, and Kata’ib al-Imam Ali as terrorist organizations.
Berlin: ‘Ball Still in Iran’s Court’ After Nuclear Talks
Germany said on Wednesday that the "ball is still in Iran's court" after the UK, France, and Germany held talks with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program.
Expansion of Israeli Operation in Gaza Draws International Condemnation
Several organizations and countries on Tuesday condemned the Israeli military’s ground operations aimed at seizing control of Gaza City and its advance toward the center of the Strip.
Israel Expands Ground Operations in Gaza City
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Tuesday that they had begun ground operations in Gaza City as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots II.
UN Investigators Say Israel Committing ‘Genocide’ in Gaza
United Nations investigators said on Tuesday they had determined that Israel has since October 2023 committed "genocide" in Gaza, with the "intent to destroy the Palestinians" in the territory.
Rubio: Trump Likely to Meet Zelensky Next Week
President Donald Trump will likely meet Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky next week and still hopes to broker a peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday.
Trump to Speak with China’s Xi on Friday
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he will speak to Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday. He also announced a deal with a “certain company” as talks are underway with China to settle the two countries’ dispute over social media giant TikTok.
US Promises ‘Unwavering Support’ to Israel in Gaza Goals
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed on Monday that Washington would provide "unwavering support" to Israel in achieving its goals in Gaza as he called for the eradication of Hamas. "The people of Gaza deserve a better future, but that better future cannot begin until Hamas is eliminated," Rubio said.