Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost
‘Coalition of the Willing’ leaders to discuss air defence shortage as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks.
Pakistan’s army chief back in Iran: Can he break peace talks deadlock?
Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has.
Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to de-escalate tensions
Syria’s foreign minister meets Israeli officials to de-escalate tensions after Israeli strike near Turkish border.
Syria’s foreign minister says door open for diplomacy with Israel
Asaad al-Shaibani urges Israel to seize ‘historic opportunity’ for diplomacy.
Iran warns of retaliation against countries joining US ‘economic war’
Warning comes after Trump said he will impose ‘most crushing’ sanctions to isolate Iran and weaken its government.
Israeli army and settlers injure several Palestinians across West Bank
Palestinians face attacks and forced displacement as settlers expand control, backed by military raids and inaction.
Iranian president says time to end war with US from ‘position of strength’
Omani and Iranian foreign ministers hold a call as Washington prepares economic sanctions.
Editor of US newspaper Stars and Stripes reportedly fired under Trump
Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin has suggested his firing was retaliation for speaking out about editorial independence.
Libya rivals test a new path towards unity, 15 years after Gadaffi downfall
Fifteen years since Tripoli fell, Libyan parties are finally working towards unity.
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