Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov today said Moscow is disappointed by the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to maintain sanctions against Russian athletes, citing concerns over an inspection by the World Anti-Doping Agency into Russia’s anti-doping system.
Peskov added that Russia would continue dialogue with the IOC on the...
Russia has announced a ceasefire in its ongoing war with Ukraine beginning today till May 10 during celebrations marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II.
The announcement was made by the Russian Defence Ministry following a decision by President Vladimir Putin. Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
Saudi Arabia suspended US military access to its bases and airspace, forcing President Donald Trump to abruptly abandon his plan to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, two US officials have confirmed.
The move marks a significant setback for Washington’s Gulf strategy, with a key regional ally effectively blocking...
Southeast Asian leaders met in an annual summit Friday under intense pressure to mitigate the impact on their people and economies from the Iran war, which one top minister said, “should not have occurred in the first place.”
The alarm by the heads of state of the Association of Southeast...
The Iran war’s shaky ceasefire was further strained on Friday as the United Arab Emirates responded to a missile and drone attack hours after the US said it thwarted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliated against Iranian military facilities.
There were no immediate reports...
The US military says it has intercepted and disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly attempted to breach a US-enforced maritime blockade and head toward an Iranian port.
In a statement, US Central Command said the vessel, identified as M T Hasna, was detected...
Mediators say the United States and Iran are close to a preliminary agreement that could bring an end to the conflict in the Gulf. Sources familiar with the talks say both sides are working on a one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding.The proposed deal includes Iran agreeing to pause nuclear...
A fragile ceasefire in West Asia came under renewed strain today as the United Arab Emirates reported fresh missile and drone attacks launched from Iran, even as U.S. naval forces pushed ahead with operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Emirati authorities confirmed that air defence systems were actively engaged...
The United States and its Gulf allies have proposed a new United Nations resolution aimed at pressuring Iran to stop disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The draft resolution warns that Iran could face sanctions or other actions if it continues attacking ships, placing sea mines, or charging illegal...
Australia announced a 7.2 billion US Dollar fuel Security and Resilience package to boost its national fuel stockpiles and establish a permanent government-owned fuel reserve in its upcoming budget proposal.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the plan includes creating a government-owned fuel reserve of around 1 billion liters, enough...
