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Russia: Iran’s SCO membership ‘very useful decision’
Moscow regards Tehran's accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) a very useful decision, and its SCO partners share this opinion, a Russian diplomat says.
US commander: Russia primary ‘military threat’
Despite increased worries and fears about China, Russia continues to be the primary military threat for America, because Moscow has access to more advanced weaponry than Beijing, the head of the US Northern Command says.
China urges lifting of sanctions against Afghanistan
China has called for an end to the economic sanctions on Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the war-torn country.
P5 foreign ministers discuss Iran nuclear deal
The foreign ministers of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council discussed the Iran nuclear deal and the developments in Afghanistan on Wednesday.
Most Europeans say US in cold war with China, Russia
The majority of European citizens believe a new cold war is under way between the US and its geopolitical rivals, China and Russia, according to a new research report.
Venezuela calls for an end to US sanctions
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called for the removal of all sanctions imposed by the United States against Caracas.
Russia PM, Kremlin spokesman among those banned by US committee
A proposed amendment to the US defense budget is calling on the White House to sanction 35 Russian citizens for alleged human rights abuses, including the prime minister, mayor of Moscow and the Kremlin spokesman.
Russian, British top diplomats discuss Iran nuclear deal
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov underscored the need for the resumption of the Vienna talks over the revival of the Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
China, Russia, Pakistan envoys meet Taliban officials
Special envoys of China, Russia and Pakistan held talks with top officials of the Taliban interim government and other senior Afghan leaders to discuss the recent developments in the war-ravaged country.
Russia: NATO ‘totally shocked’ by AUKUS
A newly formed military alliance among the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia has totally surprised NATO itself, rather than the opponents, a top Russian diplomat says.
Republicans introduce articles of impeachment against Biden
A group of GOP lawmakers filed articles of impeachment against US President Joe Biden, citing his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border situation, attempting to expand the federal moratorium on evictions, and the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.
Moscow’s security chief: AUKUS security pact against Russia, China
A top Russian official described the AUKUS alliance of Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States as another military bloc directed against Moscow and Beijing.
Saudi Arabia seeks talks with Iran, concrete results
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz expressed hope that Riyadh's talks with Tehran will lead to confidence building, as the two regional rivals are engaged in dialogue following years of heightened tensions.
U.S., Israel hold secret talks over Iran nuclear deal
U.S. and Israels officials held secret talks on Iran last week to discuss a possible “plan B” if nuclear talks do not resume, two senior Israeli officials told Axios.
U.S. and Afghan officials claim Ahmad Massoud fled
U.S. and Afghan officials claim Ahmad Massoud the son of Afghanistan’s most celebrated anti-Taliban resistance leader has escaped into neighboring Tajikistan, less than a month after vowing to defend his homeland against militants.
Russia regrets Biden’s UN speech
During his speech at the UN General Assembly, US President Joe Biden forgot to mention that relations must be built on the principle of mutual respect and the Kremlin regrets this fact, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
France to return envoy to US after Macron-Biden call
The French ambassador to the US, recalled recently over a security pact, will return to Washington next week, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced after a phone call with his US counterpart Joe Biden.
Poll shows 80% of Palestinians want Abbas to resign
A new poll found nearly 80 percent of Palestinians want President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, to quit.
South Korea urges formal end to Korea War
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has called for the formal end to the Korean War in a speech at the U.N. on Tuesday, urging US and China’s support.
Ukrainian president’s aide survives assassination attempt
Several gunmen opened fire with automatic weapons on a car carrying a senior aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday. The advisor was not harmed, while his driver suffered gunshot wounds.
Report: 2021 heading for worst US gun violence year in decades
Gun violence is spiking across the United States, and new data suggests 2021 is on pace to be one of the deadliest on record.
Erdogan calls for political solution to Syria crisis
The international community cannot let the Syrian crisis drag on for another 10 years, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Erdogan called for a political solution to the ongoing crisis in the war-hit country.
Moscow says Washington failed to discredit Russia’s electoral system
The United States has failed to discredit Russia's electoral system despite all the cyber-attacks and vote interference, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova says.
UN deeply concerned about US deportation of Haitians
The United Nations has expressed deep concern about mass deportation of Haitian migrants from the United States, warning the move could go against international law.
Qatar urges world engagement with Taliban
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has called on the world leaders to remain engaged with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
