Iran calls US greatest threat to international peace, says its demands are unreasonable The US is “the greatest threat to international peace and security,” says Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei in a press conference a day after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s response to the latest ceasefire proposal. “The very presence of the … Read more
The European Union is seeking more strategic clarity about the U.S. and Israel’s plans for Iran and when the conflict might end as the bloc weighs whether to send ships to help shore up security in the Persian Gulf. Without confirming any specific international commitments, President Trump said in a social media post on Saturday … Read more
In recent months, Addis Ababa has accused Eritrea of supporting rebel fighters on Ethiopian soil. Listen to this article | 2 mins info Published On 8 Feb 20268 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Ethiopia’s foreign minister has accused neighbouring Eritrea of military aggression and of supporting armed groups inside Ethiopian territory, … Read more
Netanyahu says his corruption trial endangers Israel and demands a pardon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is asking for a pardon over a range of corruption charges laid against him after repeatedly telling Israeli journalists that he would clear his name in court. The prime minister has long described the case against him as a … Read more
Hamas Demands Full Israeli Withdrawal From Gaza at Same Time as Release of Last Hostage Haaretz Hamas says on war anniversary it’s ready to reach a Gaza deal, but conditions remain Reuters In rare interview from Egypt, Hamas head says group demanding ‘real guarantees’ on ending war The Times of Israel Hamas Says It Wants ‘Fair Hostage Exchange’ … Read more
US demands to know what allies would do in event of war over Taiwan Financial Times China-Taiwan Weekly Update, July 11, 2025 Institute for the Study of War Getting Inside the Mind of Xi Jinping The Cipher Brief The 8-point buzzsaw facing any invasion of Taiwan Responsible Statecraft US demands clarity from allies on their role in potential war … Read more
Washington has not been clear on ‘how and through what mechanism’ sanctions would be lifted, says Tehran. Iran has demanded that the United States clarify exactly how sanctions will be lifted if the two sides are to reach a new agreement on Tehran’s nuclear programme. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmail Baghaei made the comments … Read more
The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted on Wednesday to demand an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the immediate release of all hostages. The ceasefire demand in the resolution – adopted with 158 votes in favor – is an escalation by the 193-member General Assembly, which in October last … Read more
Hamas is sticking to its original ceasefire and hostage negotiations demands that Israel must halt all military operations in the Gaza Strip, Hamas leader abroad, Ismail Haniyeh, said in a Wednesday speech, according to Arab media sources. Speaking on International Quds (Jerusalem) Day, Haniyeh said, “We are adhering to our demands for a permanent … Read more