Russia risking ‘direct armed confrontation’ with NATO: UK

British fighter jets are ready to “confront” Russian warplanes violating NATO airspace, the UK Foreign Secretary has told the United Nations, as she accused Moscow of risking “direct armed confrontation”.

Putin: Russia ready to respond to any threat

Moscow is ready to respond to any threats, President Vladimir Putin has said, adding that Moscow still supports a diplomatic path to ease tensions despite the West’s destructive policies.

US vows to ‘defend every inch of NATO territory’

Washington's new envoy to the United Nations has vowed to "defend every inch of NATO territory" as he addressed an emergency meeting over an incursion by Russian jets into Estonia's air space.

Hungary calls for deal to lower risk of war with Russia

Ending the Ukraine conflict would entirely diffuse the risk of escalation between NATO and Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in an interview with TASS on Monday.

North Korean leader teases ‘secret weapons’

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has hinted that the Asian country has developed “secret weapons” to bolster deterrence against the US and its allies.

France warns against seizing frozen Russian assets

French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against the idea of seizing frozen Russian funds, warning that doing so could backfire on the West and undermine global stability and security.

Syria sets October date for first election since al-Assad’s overthrow

Syria will elect a new People’s Assembly on October 5, the first parliament to be chosen since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad late last year.

Germany says NATO jets intercept Russian spy plane over Baltic Sea

NATO scrambled two Eurofighter jets over the Baltic Sea after a Russian reconnaissance aircraft was detected flying without a filed flight plan, the German Delegation to NATO has reported.

Iranian MP: President Pezeshkian’s New York trip a chance to ease tensions

A senior member of Iran’s parliament has described President Massoud Pezeshkian’s upcoming visit to New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly as a key opportunity to reduce tensions, ease sanctions, and open new diplomatic horizons.

Iran to hold nuclear negotiations with Europe in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi is set to meet with the foreign ministers of Germany, France and UK in New York this week, with the European Union’s foreign policy chief also expected to attend.

Israeli PM says that a Palestinian state ‘will not happen’

A Palestinian state will never be established west of the Jordan River, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated in response to nations that have recently recognized Palestine.

President says Iran expects China to implement global governance initiative in practice

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Tehran expects Beijing to do more to implement its “valuable” initiative regarding global governance to promote multilateralism and counter unilateralism.

Children among 5 killed in Israeli drone attack in Lebanon

An Israeli drone attack has killed five people, including three children, in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil, Lebanon’s Health Ministry has announced, as Israel continues to target its neighbour on a near-daily basis despite a US-brokered truce that took effect in November.

NATO ‘must respond accordingly, including militarily’ to Russian provocations: Czech President

NATO must remain united and respond decisively to Russian provocations, Czech President Petr Pavel has stated amid increased Russian violations of the alliance airspace.

NATO was ready to ‘use force’ against Russia: Estonia

NATO's response to Russia's latest provocation demonstrated that the alliance is prepared to use force if necessary, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has told Estonian media outlet ERR.

Syrian president arrives in US for first visit in nearly 6 decades

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in Washington to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, marking the first official visit by a Syrian leader to the United States since 1967, Syria TV reported on Sunday.

President Pezeshkian to visit New York on Tuesday

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New York on Tuesday to deliver a speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

Security guarantees for Ukraine require readiness to fight Russia: Finland

Finland’s President, Alexander Stubb, has stated that security guarantees for Ukraine, which are being discussed by the so-called “coalition of the willing”, would compel the European countries that sign to fight Russia if Moscow launched military action against Ukraine again in future.

Lithuania calls for shooting down Russian warplanes

NATO should shoot down Russian fighter jets, Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene has stated. Her comments came after Estonia, Lithuania’s neighbor, accused Russia of violating its airspace – something that Moscow has denied.

Hamas releases ‘farewell photo’ of 47 Israeli hostages amid Gaza war

Palestinian group Hamas has released a photo showing 47 Israeli captives, announcing it was taken at the start of Israel’s latest military offensive in Gaza City.

Qatar files complaint to International Civil Aviation Organization over Israeli aerial attack

Qatar has submitted an official letter to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) condemning Israel’s air attack in Doha, which targeted the residential premises of Hamas political bureau members and resulted in casualties.

Israel forced displacement of over quarter-million Palestinians from Gaza City: Report

Israel has forcibly displaced 270,000 Palestinians from Gaza City toward the south under threat of bombardment and genocide, the Gaza Government Media Office announced Saturday.

Iranian pro-reform activist: Critical week ahead for a compromise before UN sanctions take effect

Iranian political commentator Ahmad Zeidabadi has warned that the coming week is of “vital importance” for the future of the country, as Western powers appear to have advanced a vote at the UN Security Council on the snapback sanctions mechanism.

Russia refutes violating Estonian airspace

The Russian Defense Ministry has issued a statement rejecting claims that its military aircraft violated Estonian airspace.

Portugal says to recognise a Palestinian state

Portugal has joined Australia, Canada, France and the United Kingdom in announcing plans to recognise a Palestinian state.

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