US tariffs of 50 percent took effect on Wednesday on many Indian products, effectively doubling existing tariffs as President Donald Trump sought to pressure New Delhi over its purchases of Russian oil.
Syrian President: We Cannot Replicate Abraham Accords
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stressed that the Abraham Accords cannot be replicated, as the circumstances between Israel and Syria differ from those of other Arab states. Speaking to the media, he said that his "strategy is to eliminate problems and resolve differences."
Barrack: Washington Doesn’t Want a Civil War in Lebanon
US envoy Tom Barrack said Tuesday that Washington does not want a civil war in Lebanon, adding: "We will work to ensure Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon, but the most important issue is Hezbollah’s disarmament."
Iran Rejects Australian Accusations of Antisemitic Attacks
Iran on Tuesday rejected Australia's accusations of its involvement in two antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne, vowing to respond in kind to Canberra's decision to expel its ambassador.
Washington: Israel Doesn’t Support Druze Autonomy in Syria
Washington told the Syrians that Israel does not support Druze autonomy in Syria, the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) quoted Israeli officials as saying, adding that, it is not among Tel Aviv's intentions. Kan stated that "the US administration is working to reach a non-aggression pact between Syria and Israel."
Trump Slams ‘Purge’ in S. Korea Ahead of Lee’s Visit
US President Donald Trump on Monday said a "purge or revolution" appeared underway in South Korea, in remarks hours before new President Lee Jae Myung was due for talks at the White House. "What is going on in South Korea? Seems like a Purge or Revolution. We can't have that and do business there," Trump posted.
Norway Proposes Maintaining Ukraine Aid at $8.4bn in 2026
The Norwegian government on Monday proposed maintaining its aid to Ukraine at 85 billion kroner ($8.4 billion) in 2026, the same level as for this year, the office of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said.
First Speech by a Syrian President at the UN in 58 years
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa will speak at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September, a foreign ministry official said on Monday. Sharaa "will take part in the United Nations General Assembly in New York where he will deliver a speech", the official said.
Iran’s Khamenei Says Will Not Bow Down To US
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday called for a united national front to confront what he described as US efforts to subjugate the Islamic republic. He said that a day after "Iran was attacked" by Israel at the start of the war, "American agents" met in Europe "to discuss what government should rule Iran after the Islamic republic".
Canada PM Says Ukraine Security Guarantees ‘Not the Choice of Russia’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday it was not up to Russia to decide on potential security guarantees for Ukraine that Kyiv seeks from Western allies for when the war ends.