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Washington offers to oversee disputed Armenia-Azerbaijan corridor: US envoy

The United States has proposed taking over the planned transport corridor between Armenia and Azerbaijan in an effort to advance long-stalled diplomatic negotiations between the two Caucasus nations, American ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, has told journalists.

Trump to slam Russia with ‘severe’ 100% tariffs if no agreement is made on Ukraine in 50 days

President Donald Trump has stated that the US is ready to implement 100% tariffs on Russia in response to President Vladimir Putin's lack of interest in ending his war in Ukraine, which could begin in 50 days.

US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, adding they are necessary to defend the country because Russian President Vladimir Putin "talks nice but then he bombs everybody in the evening."

Trump considering dispatching new funds to Ukraine for first time since taking office: CBS News

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering authorizing additional funding for Ukraine for the first time since the start of his term in January, CBS News has reported, citing multiple diplomatic sources.

North Korea voices ‘unconditional’ support for Russia in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has told Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that Pyongyang is ready to “unconditionally support” all actions taken by Moscow in its war on Ukraine, state media reports, as the two countries held high-level strategic talks.

Dozens of Labour MPs call for UK to immediately recognise Palestinian state

Nearly 60 Labour MPs have demanded London immediately recognise Palestine as a state, after Israel’s defence minister announced plans to force all residents of the Gaza Strip into a camp on the ruins of Rafah.

Trump promises ‘major statement’ on Russia, discloses new NATO weapons deal for Ukraine

In an exclusive interview with NBC News, United States President Donald Trump has stated he plans to make a "major statement" on Russia next week.

British parliamentary committee seeks answers over US firm BCG’s role in Gaza

A parliamentary committee in the United Kingdom is demanding that a US consulting giant explain its activities in the Gaza Strip, including its role in establishing a controversial aid group under scrutiny over the killings of hundreds of Palestinians.

Trump ready to support new Russia sanctions bill: Politico

US President Donald Trump is ready to sign a bill aimed at eliminating Russia’s trade under certain conditions, Politico has reported, citing a senior administration official.

Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine with over 740 drones

In a massive barrage of drones and missiles against Ukraine overnight, Russia conducted its largest ever aerial attack, with a total of 741 targets launched against Ukraine.

Trump claims he threatened Putin to ‘bomb sh*t out of Moscow’ if Russia attacked Ukraine: CNN

United States President Donald Trump claimed during a private fundraiser last year he had threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with bombing "the sh*t out of Moscow" if he attacked Ukraine, CNN has reported, citing an obtained audio.

BRICS member states cooperate in line with their interests: Kremlin

The BRICS nations engage in collaboration based on their own interests, and this interaction has never been — and will never be — directed against third countries, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Swiss Embassy reopens in Tehran after temporary closure

The Swiss Embassy in Tehran officially resumed operations on Sunday, following a temporary closure after Israel’s recent military attacks on Iran last month.

Britain resumes diplomatic ties with Syria during its 1st ministerial visit in 14 years

The United Kingdom has formally resumed diplomatic relations with Syria, eight months after Bashar al-Assad's government collapsed, signaling a significant shift in British foreign policy.

EU to propose sanctions on Israel: Report

The European Union is preparing to roll out a list of possible sanctions against Israel due to concerns of human rights violations during the war in the Gaza Strip, Euractiv reported on Saturday, citing sources.

Putin ‘wants to keep killing people’: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not appear interested in ending the war in Ukraine, according to a comment made onboard Air Force One.

EU presses China over exports of rare earth elements and Russia-Ukraine war

The European Union’s foreign policy chief has called on Beijing to end restrictions on the export of rare earth elements and warned that Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s war in Ukraine posed a serious threat to European security.

British MPs vote to ban Palestine Action as ‘terrorist’ group

Lawmakers in Britain have voted to proscribe campaign group Palestine Action as a “terrorist” organisation, raising fears about freedom of expression in the country.

Droughts worldwide pushing tens of millions towards starvation: Report

Drought is pushing tens of millions of people to the edge of starvation around the world, in a foretaste of a global crisis that is rapidly deepening with climate breakdown, according to a report.

North Korea to dispatch up to 30,000 more soldiers to aid Russia’s war against Ukraine: CNN

North Korea is preparing to set an additional 25,000-30,000 troops to join Russian forces fighting against Ukraine, almost thrice as many as were dispatched last year, CNN has reported, citing undisclosed Ukrainian officials.

Trump admin halts weapons shipments to Ukraine over fears stockpiles are too low

The United States is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much, officials have announced, a setback for Ukraine as it tries to fend off escalating attacks from Russia.

UN experts call on UK not to label Palestine Action a ‘terrorist’ group

The United Nations human rights experts have urged the UK to abandon plans to classify the protest group Palestine Action as a "terrorist organization" under the Terrorism Act 2000, warning such a move would violate international standards and suppress legitimate dissent.

French NGOs file complaint against French-Israeli soldiers over crimes in Gaza

Six non-governmental organizations, including the International Federation for Human Rights and the Human Rights League, have filed a criminal complaint in a Paris court on Tuesday against two French-Israeli soldiers accused of committing war crimes in the Gaza Strip.

Kim pays rare public tribute to North Korean soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has paid tribute to his country's soldiers killed during Russia’s war with Ukraine, resting his hands on their repatriated coffins in a rare public acknowledgment that his armed forces have suffered fatalities in the conflict.

US Senator says Congress will soon vote on new Russian sanctions after talks with Trump

After holding a discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump, Senator Lindsey Graham stated that the U.S. president was ready for the Senate to vote on a bill to impose new sanctions on Russia.

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