Politics

Syrian Army Says Entering Area East of Aleppo After Kurds Agree to Withdraw

Syria's army its forces had started entering an area east of Aleppo after Kurdish forces agreed to withdraw from the region following recent clashes.

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Ukrainian Negotiators Arrive in US for Talks on Plan to End War: Delegation Member

Ukrainian negotiators have arrived in the US for talks with the Trump on ending almost four years of war with Russia.

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Call for UN Rights Council to Meet Urgently on Iran

The UN Human Rights Council should hold an urgent session to discuss the "alarming violence" in Iran, several countries urged on Friday.

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Putin Speaks to Israel, Iran Leaders to Help ‘De-escalate’: Kremlin

Putin held phone calls with the leaders of Israel and Iran, offering mediation amid large-scale protests in Iran that have raised fears of a military confrontation in the region.

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Threats to Iran Spike ‘Volatility’: UN Official

A senior UN official warned that threats of action against Iran, like those made by Trump, increased volatility in the protest-torn country.

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UN Chief Attacks World Leaders Putting Cooperation on ‘Deathwatch’

UN Secretary-General Guterres lashed out at world leaders who he said were seeking to "put international cooperation on deathwatch" amid brazen violations of international law.

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Japan, Philippines Agree Military Resupply Deal

The Philippines and Japan signed an agreement allowing for the resupply of fuel and ammunition to each other's forces.

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Turkey ‘In Talks’ With Pakistan and Saudi Over Defense Pact

Turkey is holding talks with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to join a defense alliance established in September between the two countries.

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Germany, France to Send Troops to Greenland, Coveted by Trump

Germany and France said they will send troops to Greenland along with other European countries, as Trump ramped up threats to conquer the Arctic island.

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South Korea Vows Legal Action Over Drone Incursion Into North

South Korea vowed to punish whoever is found responsible for a recent drone incursion into North Korea, after Pyongyang demanded an apology.

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