U.S. intelligence reports continue to warn that Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to capture all of Ukraine and reclaim parts of Europe that belonged to the former Soviet empire, six sources familiar with U.S. intelligence have claimed, even as negotiators seek an end to the war that would leave Russia with far less territory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday stated that Moscow had no say in the organisation of elections in the country, after Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested halting strikes for Kyiv to hold a presidential ballot.
EU taxpayers will have to pay €3 billion a year in borrowing costs to finance Kiev’s collapsing economy and military under a newly approved loan scheme, Politico has reported, citing senior bloc officials.
The United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team evaluated the security situation in Afghanistan in its 16th report, warning that the ISIS threat persists in Afghanistan despite improved security.
The head of Iran’s Department of Environment in Sistan and Baluchestan Province has warned residents to remain cautious following above-normal rainfall and flooding of seasonal rivers, which may increase wildlife movement, particularly the short-snouted crocodile known locally as the Gando.
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) carried out kamikaze drone strikes on a Russian patrol ship and an oil platform in the Caspian Sea on Friday, the SSO has reported on Saturday.
The Pentagon has released combat footage showing US and allied forces carrying out large-scale strikes against purported Daesh terrorist targets in Syria, as part of Washington’s retaliation for the recent killing of American personnel.
A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in a corruption case involving the under-priced purchase of luxury state gifts, the court and Khan's lawyers have confirmed.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Tump’s son-in-law, businessman Jared Kushner, have designed a project of rebuilding the Gaza Strip, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing sources.
Ashraf Boroujerdi, a well-known reformist political activist, advocate for women’s and civil rights, and sister of MP Alaeddin Boroujerdi, has passed away.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the detention of 10 more UN staff members by the Houthis in Yemen, accused of espionage for Israel and the US.
China's military will step up training and "take forceful measures" to safeguard the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the defence ministry announced on Friday in response to a planned $11.1 billion US arms sales package to Taiwan.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that while famine in the Gaza Strip has been averted, the humanitarian situation remains extremely fragile, with more than 75% of the population facing acute food insecurity and critical risks of malnutrition.
An Iranian Foreign Ministry official has slammed Canada’s latest sanctions on Iranian officials, calling the move “baseless,” “meddlesome,” and devoid of legal or moral legitimacy.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society announced on Friday that 18,000 people affected by snowstorms, blizzards, and flooding, particularly in the southern regions of the country, have benefited from the Red Crescent’s relief operations.
Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran’s former foreign minister and ex-head of the Atomic Energy Organization, has proposed a key diplomatic approach to revive negotiations between Iran and the US by changing the framing of talks rather than their substance.
The EU will eventually have to return Russia’s sovereign assets frozen under Ukraine-related sanctions, President Vladimir Putin has stated. He warned the bloc against tapping the funds, saying the move would cause reputational damage and risk undermining the foundations of the modern financial system.
Iran’s Interior Ministry has announced new regulations governing the employment of foreign workers, particularly Afghan nationals, allowing them to work in Iran for nine months under a formal work visa before returning to Afghanistan for a three-month period.
European Union leaders have agreed to provide an interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years, EU Council President Antonio Costa has stated.
Israel's former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who is planning another run for office, confirmed that his Telegram account had been hacked, as Israeli media claimed the breach was carried out by an Iran-linked group.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the Islamic Republic and Russia have agreed on a three-year roadmap to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
A trilateral meeting between France, Saudi Arabia, and the United States on Lebanon will be held in Paris to discuss support for the Lebanese army and to set a date for a new international conference. Lebanese Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal will attend.
