Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said he does not expect Russia to approve a peace agreement in the near term, even as U.S.-brokered contacts between Moscow and Kyiv continue. In an interview with TVP World, Stubb said his “base case” is that the war in Ukraine will persist through the summer,Continue Reading
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday dismissed U.S. claims that 32,000 civilians were killed during protests in Iran. He said that Tehran has already released official figures and called for evidence to substantiate higher estimates. “You know, the people of Iran are a lot different than the leaders ofContinue Reading
U.S. President Donald Trump is prepared to consider an Iranian proposal allowing “token” nuclear enrichment provided it leaves no possible path to a nuclear weapon, U.S. media reported on Friday, citing senior U.S. officials. The news comes as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is finalising a proposal expectedContinue Reading
Turkish President Recep Erdogan says Türkiye takes all necessary steps beyond its borders for its security, neutralising threats at their source without seeking permission from anyone. Speaking at an iftar programme with families of martyrs at Cankaya Mansion in the capital Ankara on Thursday, Erdogan said that significant progress hasContinue Reading
Türkiye is ready to contribute to Gaza “in every way possible,” Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in the U.S. capital, Washington, DC., on Thursday. Fidan made the remarks right after attending the inaugural Board of Peace meeting, which was presided over by U.S. President Donald Trump. “Our message isContinue Reading
Russia on Thursday urged Iran and all regional partners to “exercise restraint and caution” amid escalating tensions, which the Kremlin described as “unprecedented.” “Russia continues to develop relations with Iran, and in doing so, we call on our Iranian friends and all parties in the region to exercise restraint andContinue Reading
U.S. President Donald Trump has met with top White House advisers to assess recent developments involving Iran, and consider potential next steps, including diplomatic negotiations and military options, Axios news agency reports. Citing two U.S. officials, the outlet said the gathering on Wednesday included Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, seniorContinue Reading
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has described a 10-year prison sentence handed down in Iran to a British couple as “totally unjustifiable.” Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, were arrested in January 2025 while travelling through Iran on a round-the-world motorcycle trip and were later charged with espionage. TheyContinue Reading
A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for declaring martial law in December 2024. The court convicted the 65-year-old of leading an insurrection and undermining the constitution. The ruling by the Seoul Central District Court marked a major milestone in oneContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, says Türkiye has a special interest in Nigeria because the two countries are confronted with similar existential challenges in the fight against terrorism. Poroy made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, saying theContinue Reading
