Putin comments on allegations of Russian involvement in Poland-Belarus border standoff Contrary to what some parties allege, Russia is not involved in the ongoing crisis at the borders of Belarus and EU members Poland and Lithuania, President Vladimir Putin insisted on Saturday 13.11.2021 23:57:00
Moscow plans ‘asymmetrical’ response to West’s ‘unfriendly’ acts Moscow will respond to ongoing hostile moves by the West in a “reciprocal manner,” Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said 12.11.2021 23:53:00
Czech President Zeman OKs Resignation of Babis-Led Cabinet Czech President Milos Zeman on Thursday accepted the resignation of the government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis 11.11.2021 22:47:00
Bennet to Biden: ‘Jerusalem is capital of Israel only’ Israel opposes the plan of US President Joe Biden’s administration to re-open America’s consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Naftali Bennet has said 06.11.2021 23:48:00
Iranian military ‘foils’ US attempt to seize tanker in Sea of Oman Iran has confirmed that its Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has foiled an attempt by American forces to intercept an oil tanker 03.11.2021 18:27:00
Iran says it will never join any mechanism on Afghanistan led by US or other ‘trans-regional’ country Tehran is ready to work on Afghanistan only within a UN-led framework or with countries belonging to the region, an Iranian FM spokesman has said 01.11.2021 22:27:00
Last day of 16-year job: Merkel relieved of duties, rule praised as ‘one of greatest periods in Germany’s modern history’ Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has officially relieved Angela Merkel of her duties as the country’s chancellor 26.10.2021 20:08:00
Turkey to declare US, 9 other ambassadors ‘persona non grata’ after call for release of jailed opposition figure – Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he instructed the foreign minister to declare 10 ambassadors, including Washington’s envoy, ‘persona non grata’ over a rare joint statement urging release of a jailed opposition figure 24.10.2021 17:00:00
President of Kyrgyzstan: There will be no American airbase in our country After the withdrawal of the American military contingent from Afghanistan, Bishkek refused the United States to place an air base on the territory of Kyrgyzstan 23.10.2021 16:58:00
Putin rejects Security Council veto reform, says UN would ‘die same day,’ turn into ‘debate club’ Vladimir Putin has pushed back on his Turkish colleague’s proposal to remove the veto power of UN Security Council permanent members, saying it would turn the world body into another ‘League of Nations’ 21.10.2021 17:39:00
After ‘burying’ idea of discussions with Moscow, NATO must take first steps if it wishes to improve relations – Russian FM Lavrov If NATO sincerely wishes to improve its relationship with Russia, the US-led bloc must make the first move, - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov 19.10.2021 23:23:00
‘World is bigger than five’ Turkey’s Erdogan slams ‘handful of WW2 victors’ ruling the globe during whirlwind tour of Africa 18.10.2021 21:21:00
Despite efforts to silence him, Muqtada al-Sadr has emerged as the most important political figure in modern Iraqi history About the political situation in Iraq 17.10.2021 19:28:00
Moscow summons US military attache after Russian Navy ‘intercepts’ American warship close to country’s borders in Sea of Japan America’s military attache has been summoned to the Russian Defense Ministry to explain an “unprofessional” incident in which a US destroyer reportedly attempted to violate the country’s territorial waters, Moscow said on Friday 15.10.2021 23:17:00
Ankara Claims Russia, US Share Responsibility for Kurdish Attacks in Turkish-Occupied Syria Russia and the United States have failed to live up to their responsibilities in Syria, and share the blame for Kurdish terror attacks in the Turkish-occupied areas of Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has alleged 13.10.2021 20:34:00
Austria’s FM Alexander Schallenberg sworn in as chancellor after Kurz resigns amid corruption allegations Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has become Austria’s new chancellor after fellow Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) member Sebastian Kurz stepped down amid a corruption probe to save the ruling coalition with the Greens 12.10.2021 09:57:00
Taliban calls for improved ‘diplomatic relations’ with US after ‘candid talks’ in Doha, welcomes humanitarian aid The Taliban has said that the US agreed to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, insisting it should come with no strings attached after talks in Qatar 11.10.2021 14:24:00
Austria’s Sebastian Kurz steps down as chancellor amid new corruption scandal Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on Saturday said he’s resigning amid a corruption probe that threatened to unravel his ruling coalition 09.10.2021 18:19:00
Beijing warns Australia's ‘provocative actions’ on Taiwan could be ‘cataclysmic’ for bilateral ties, after former PM visits island Chinese state media has warned Canberra to stay out of its internal affairs as Australia’s former prime minister rallied behind Taiwan during a visit to the island, which Beijing deems an inherent part of China 08.10.2021 12:26:00
EU chief tells Balkans they are ‘one family’ despite Germany refusing to set date to grant those countries membership of the bloc Brussels and Berlin issued mixed messages on Wednesday over the Balkans, as the EU chief, Ursula von der Leyen, claimed they were all part of “one family” before Germany refused to set a timeline for granting them membership 07.10.2021 09:36:00
Not stopping at ‘provocative military activity,’ US demands China halt even ‘diplomatic & economic pressure’ towards Taiwan In a threatening statement on Beijing’s “destabilizing” military moves that was published on Sunday, the US State Department warned China against even diplomatically and economically pressuring Taiwan in its own interests 03.10.2021 20:56:00
Algeria recalls envoy, accuses Paris of ‘interference’ after Macron slams post-colonial ‘hatred of France’ amid migrant visa row Algeria recalled its ambassador to France and accused its former colonizer of “interference,” after French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the country’s government 02.10.2021 23:01:00
SPD Leads in German Election Polls With 25.8% as Merkel's Bloc on Track for Worst Result Since 1949 The Social Democratic Party is projected to be the leading political party in Germany with 25.8% of votes, while the Christian Democratic Union / Christian Social Union bloc is currently second with 24.2% 26.09.2021 22:05:00
US-Turkey relations ‘not healthy’ and failed to ‘start well with Biden,’ Erdogan says Ankara’s ties with Washington remain “not healthy,” as the US continues to act towards Turkey in a manner that’s not “honest,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, urging the US to “sort out” the non-delivery of F-35 jets 24.09.2021 08:41:00
Ankara lashes out at EU declaration Cyprus and migration issues, says it's 'biased, lacking vision & disconnected from reality' Turkey has lashed out at southern EU member states over how they dealt with Eastern-Mediterranean issues at their annual summit in Greece this week, especially on key issues like Cyprus and irregular migration in the region 18.09.2021 16:12:00