Britain and the United States will sign an agreement to speed up development of new nuclear power projects during President Donald Trump's state visit, the UK government said on Monday. The partnership promises faster regulatory approval and several new private sector investment deals for nuclear projects, as the UK strives to meet net zero and energy security targets.
Trump Cautions Israel After Qatar Attack
US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Israel to act with caution after a strike in Doha that targeted Hamas officials.
Pezeshkian Urges Muslim Countries to Cut Ties with Israel
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday urged Muslim countries to cut ties with Israel ahead of a summit responding to an unprecedented Israeli strike on Hamas members in Qatar.
Russia: Drone Intrusion in Romania a ‘Provocation’ From Kyiv
The Russian embassy in Romania has said a drone incursion into Romanian airspace was a "provocation" by Ukraine, after Moscow's envoy was summoned by the foreign ministry over the incident.
North Korea Declares Nuclear Statehood ‘Permanently Enshrined
North Korea said its status as a nuclear-armed state is "permanently enshrined" in its law and "irreversible," state media reported on Monday, condemning the United States for demanding its denuclearization.
Ukrainian Source Claims Attacks on Russian Railways
A source in Ukraine's military intelligence agency on Sunday claimed responsibility for two attacks on Russia's railway system over the weekend that derailed a train and killed three Russian officers. The source said that Ukraine's GUR military agency had targeted "important logistical links in supplying the occupying forces in the Kharkiv and Sumy directions."
Netanyahu: Rubio Visit Shows ‘Strength’ of Israel-US Ties
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the visit of top US diplomat Marco Rubio underscored the "strength" of ties between the two countries. Netanyahu, calling Rubio an "extraordinary friend" of Israel, said his visit showed "the strength of the Israeli-American alliance."
China Says Trade Talks with US Kick Off in Madrid
China kicked off trade talks with US officials in Madrid on Sunday, Beijing's state media reported. "The Chinese and US delegations convened here on Sunday for talks on economic and trade issues," the official Xinhua news agency said in a report from the Spanish capital.
Araghchi: E3 Has No Right to Trigger Snapback Mechanism
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted that the UK, Germany, and France lack any legal, moral, or political right to trigger the snapback mechanism over Iran’s nuclear commitments. He wrote on his Twitter account, “It is not just that the E3 has no legal, political, or moral entitlement to invoke "snapback", and that even if they did, "use or lose it" doesn't work.”
Poland Unwilling to Consult with Russia
Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna, said that the Polish Ministry of Defense is unwilling to consult with its Russian counterparts over the September 10 drone incident.