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US re-affirms commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has underscored the United States’ commitment to Iraq’s continued sovereignty and security during a meeting with Iraqi Defense Minister Muhammad al-Abbasi at the Pentagon.

The secretary noted the strong U.S…

Middle East on knife-edge — UN coordinator

UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon (SCL) Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert cautioned that Lebanon, along with the wider region, remains on a knife-edge.

“Yet a diplomatic way out is still possible,” she said while briefing the UN Security Council, alongside…

Chinese FM calls for political settlement of Ukraine crisis

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, as he held talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in south China’s Guangzhou on Wednesday, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.

“The Ukraine cris…

Harris launches her election campaign to defeat Trump

US Vice President Kamala Harris has launched a propaganda campaign in the state of Wisconsin in her first rally since announcing her attempt to reach the White House, pledging to defeat former President Donald Trump in the presidential elections.

In …

Kuwait Deputy Foreign Minister heads borders committee meeting

Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the borders committee, held at the foreign ministry headquarters.

The participants in the meeting broached topics included in the session agend…

UK Premier, Jordanian King agree on urgency of Gaza ceasefire

LONDON, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Abdullah II of Jordan concurred Tuesday that securing ceasefire and ensuring the acceleration of aid into the Gaza Strip are the immediate priority.

In a meeting at Downing Street today, the Prime …

UN envoy warns of threats to return to full-fledged war in Yemen

NEW YORK, Trajectory of the development in Yemen has since the beginning of the year moved in the wrong direction, UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Brundberg said on Tuesday.

Delivering a briefing before a UN Security Council session on the situation …

US Secret Service Director resigns

WASHINGTON, US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle submitted Tuesday her resignation over the “security lapse at Trump’s rally”.

“I take full responsibility for the security lapse at Trump’s rally,” Cheatle said in a letter.

“As I’ve stated, th…