U.S. Armada: Russia urges Iran, regional parties to exercise restraint, caution

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

Trump convenes senior advisors to review Iran strategy

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

German defence minister says Türkiye proves NATO ‘bigger than some believe’

Germany’s defense minister Boris Pistorius has highlighted Türkiye’s vital role in European security, saying the country demonstrates that NATO is “bigger than some believe.” Pistorius told reporters after observing NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise in the Baltic Sea that allies were united and prepared to address security challenges, while praisingContinue Reading

Takaichi reelected as Japan’s 105th Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi, President of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party(LDP), was reelected as the country’s 105th prime minister on Wednesday following a parliamentary vote. At an extraordinary session of the National Diet convened earlier in the day, both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors held votes to appointContinue Reading

Turkish foreign minister’ll attend Washington Board of Peace meeting — Official

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will travel to Washington in lieu of President Recep Erdogan for the inaugural meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” on Thursday, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. A Turkish diplomatic source told Reuters that Fidan, during the talks, would call for determinedContinue Reading