Diplomacy

Russia's UN envoy criticized Washington's approach to Iran as coercive and ineffective, saying threats and sanctions will not work.

Negotiations over the Orange Order march in Northern Ireland ended without agreement, leaving a legal challenge scheduled for Monday.

A journalist witnessed drone strikes near Taiz as Houthi forces consolidate control of the strategic Red Sea coast, displacing civilians across southwestern Yemen

A procedural vote to require the Trump administration to report on killings of U.S. citizens in the West Bank failed 47-51, split largely along party lines

Iraq's flag carrier restored service between Najaf and Iranian airports after a temporary halt driven by US secondary sanctions threats, while Iran filed complaints with international bodies.

Tehran says explosions occurred near Qeshm Island hours after President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's diplomatic proposal to reopen the critical waterway.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the UN General Assembly that the U.S. destroyed European security and created a hostile regime in Kyiv.

Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov highlighted regional peace and energy security during meetings in Istanbul and at the UN General Assembly.

Military chiefs from three nations will meet in Riyadh to coordinate defense against Iranian-backed Houthi strikes on Saudi targets.

President Trump announced the United States reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland on security matters, months after publicly demanding control of the territory.

Taipei conducted military exercises featuring missiles and attack drones for the first time, ahead of a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington next week.

Secretary-General António Guterres urged renewed diplomacy between the United States and Iran, warning that disregard for international law is deepening Middle East instability.

Tehran dismissed Secretary of State Marco Rubio's assertion that Houthi rebels act as Iranian agents, calling regional instability a result of U.S. military intervention

The EU and member states have committed over €172 billion in support to Ukraine as Russia adapts its military strategy and escalates information warfare against Europe and the U.S.

Icelandic voters narrowly rejected reopening EU membership talks, but senior Brussels officials downplayed the setback and affirmed plans to expand the bloc.

Israeli forces bombed southern Lebanon after an improvised explosive device killed two soldiers during an operation against Hezbollah infrastructure, marking the first Israeli military deaths since a ceasefire began in June.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held three hours of talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on settlement options for the Ukraine conflict before heading to Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Qatar's top diplomats held separate calls with their counterparts in the UAE and Oman on efforts to reduce regional tensions and strengthen bilateral relations.

European Union enlargement chief Marta Kos canceled her visit to Serbia after the country's government backed a military reception for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic, who died this week.

British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting declared the UK's commitment to the islands "absolute and unshakeable" after Argentine President Javier Milei vowed sanctions against oil firms operating there.

The largest defense agreement between the two countries delivers an integrated air defense system as Israeli weapons exports hit record levels.

Voters rejected accession negotiations with a 52.8 percent majority, shelving the debate for at least two years despite strong turnout of 82.5 percent

Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a large billboard near Grimsby affirming the lake's original name after President Donald Trump directed U.S. federal agencies to rename it 'Lake America.'

Tehran's Foreign Ministry called on countries to reject U.S. economic pressure, linking diplomatic talks to an end to Middle East conflicts.

Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met with Qatar's Prime Minister in Tehran as Iran and Oman consider a proposal to reopen the vital shipping corridor.

Ottawa walked away from near-deal after Washington sought last-minute changes, escalating a trade dispute with no clear path to resolution.

The Iranian president told a public gathering that Tehran's military remains ready to fight while diplomacy continues under a 14-point memorandum signed in June.

Washington delisted Syria on Aug. 24, ending a designation since 1979 and opening the way for private investment under new leader Ahmad al-Sharaa.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Israeli Mossad Director Roman Gofman met Sunday to ease tensions following an Israeli military operation.

Iran's top security official threatened to treat regional countries as enemies if they support U.S. efforts to pressure Iran's economy following new sanctions.

NATO pointed to four successful intercepts of Iranian ballistic missiles over Turkey this year as evidence of its defensive capability.

Chancellor Merz condemned National Security Minister Ben-Gvir's call for nightly targeted killings in Gaza, but Berlin has not committed to supporting EU sanctions.

Russia's embassy in London accused Britain of 'deliberately opting for escalation' after Ukrainian forces used drones built by two UK companies in strikes on Russian territory.

Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, speaking in Sydney, warned the three-way alliance is essential as Trump scales back Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises and praises Kim Jong Un.

South Korea says its 18,000-soldier exercises will proceed as scheduled despite Trump's order to reduce U.S. participation, citing Pyongyang's recent missile tests.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says a maritime route deal with Oman is close but separate from any decision to reopen the strait, which hinges on Washington meeting six demands.

The principality's ruling house announced a shift to absolute primogeniture, meaning the firstborn child—regardless of sex—will now inherit the throne.

President Lee Jae-myung proposed formal peace negotiations with Pyongyang on Liberation Day, saying the two Koreas should discuss halting North Korea's nuclear program.

Andrés Manuel López Beltrán directed his written protest to President Trump and named Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau as officials he accused of ordering the action.

Pyongyang's Foreign Ministry called the 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises a war rehearsal more dangerous than last year's; two ballistic missiles were launched this week.

Washington has provided Israel more than $150 billion in aid and used its U.N. Security Council veto 42 times, establishing a major Mideast partnership.

Madrid announced temporary controls on Italian arrivals in response to Rome's measures imposed after a large migration surge into Ceuta.

Tilman Fertitta, confirmed in April 2025, conducts official duties from his 384-foot vessel, drawing scrutiny over diplomatic norms.

The return of the last hostage's remains and the expected reopening of the Rafah border crossing mark progress in the ceasefire, though humanitarian conditions remain dire.

President Trump announced the humanitarian release of the 32-year-old, detained since 2022, with no prisoner exchange.

Doha said efforts are in advanced stages, with Qatar, Pakistan and Oman working to halt exchanges of strikes and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the trilateral pact, formalized Aug. 7, 2026, is solely defensive and aims to boost regional stability.

Tilman J. Fertitta's 117-meter superyacht Boardwalk is hosting diplomatic events across Italy as Washington-Rome relations face strain.

Thousands of migrants entered Spain's North African enclave, prompting a military deployment and renewing a centuries-old diplomatic dispute with Morocco.

Israeli forces hit Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, killing one and wounding 11, as Lebanese and Israeli officials hold direct talks in Rome.