Iranian and Russian foreign ministers discuss ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on Thursday, in which the two officials discussed Iran’s ceasefire
Israel says it will begin direct negotiations with Lebanon as US prepares for Iran ceasefire talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will start direct negotiations with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between the two countries. Israel’s
Trump threatens Iran as dispute over Israel’s war in Lebanon casts doubt on ceasefire
In a joint statement Thursday, dozens of countries condemned “persistent attacks” in Lebanon and the killings of U.N. peacekeepers there. The statement was read aloud
Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
In the weeks since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the battle for the narrative over the war’s progress has been taking place
Philippines’ trilateral partnership with Japan, U.S. enhances deterrence
Japan, the Philippines and the United States are deepening security cooperation around the Philippines’ northern Luzon and the Luzon Strait, part of a strategic framework
Defense alliance seeks Philippines-based manufacturing hub to boost regional deterrence
As the Philippines and the United States commemorate the 75th anniversary of their Mutual Defense Treaty in 2026, the alliance is undergoing an important transformation.
Chinese FM spokesperson responds to report that China encouraged Iran to accept ceasefire, promised to act as guarantor
In response to a media inquiry regarding a report by The Guardian that Pakistani officials said China had directly encouraged Iran to accept a ceasefire
Nato allies have days to send warships to reopen Hormuz
Donald Trump has demanded that allies send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, putting Europe on another collision course with the US. The
Russia ran secret submarine operation in British waters
Russia ran a secret submarine operation in British waters that threatened vital energy and data cables, John Healey has revealed. The Defence Secretary said the UK had
If Trump is serious about a ceasefire, he must rein in Israel
Ever since Donald Trump proclaimed a ceasefire, Israel has bombed Lebanon with yet greater ferocity, and Iran has attacked at least five other countries in the