A US envoy conducting truce talks between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon said that an agreement to end the war between the pair was “within our grasp” on Tuesday, Euronews reports.   Hezbollah’s allies in the Lebanese government reported the militant group responded positively to a proposal that both its fighters and Israel ground forces…

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received information of a potential significant air attack on Wednesday and will be closed, the U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs said in a statement.   “The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20. Out of an abundance of…

The armed forces of Ukraine struck with six ATACMS ballistic missiles at the Bryansk Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.    Russian air defense systems shot down five missiles, one was damaged. Its fragments fell on the technical territory of a military facility in the Bryansk region, which caused a fire, which was…

Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) returned from Baku, Azerbaijan, where he participated in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) on UN Climate Action, Pallone’s press office said in a statement. “Azerbaijani government sponsored protests greeted Pallone at both COP 29 and the hotel where he stayed. He avoided physical harm only through the efforts of…

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights O’Flaherty published today a letter he addressed to the President of Azerbaijan, in which he asks the authorities for the immediate release of all human rights defenders, journalists and civil society activists who are imprisoned for their legitimate work or for expressing dissenting or critical opinions and to…

President of self-declared Abkhazia Aslan Bzhania filed a resignation, Vice President Badra Gunba told reporters.   “For the sake of preservation of stability in the country, President Aslan Bzhania filed his resignation,” Gunba said.   According to Bzhania’s statement, published by the president’s press office, he resigned “for the purpose of preservation of stability and…

Washington has informed Berlin about the decision to allow Kyiv to strike the depths of Russia with Western long-range weapons, the German Government reports.   On the evening of November 17, The New York Times, citing American officials, reported that US President Joe Biden allowed Ukraine to use ATACMS long-range missiles to strike deep into…

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia Evika Silina on the occasion of the Independence Day. The message states:   “I send warm congratulations to you and the friendly people of Latvia on the occasion of the national holiday, Independence Day.   Armenia values relations…

Ten people, including two children, were killed and 52 were injured on Sunday (November 17) night when a Russian missile hit a residential nine-story building in Ukraine’s northeastern region of Sumy, Ukraine’s emergency services and military said, Reuters reports.   Firefighters battled a blaze consuming cars and rescuers carried people out of the building. The…

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Foreign Minister of Japan Takeshi Iwaya discussed the strengthening of sanctions against Russia and the threats posed by North Korea’s cooperation with Russia, Ukrinform reports. “I have just met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan: he is on a visit to Ukraine. And what’s important is that…

Japan’s foreign minister arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to discuss North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia, including the deployment of thousands of troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine.   Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will meet his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, to reaffirm Japan’s “strong support” for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion and to discuss…

Scientists have discovered the world’s largest coral, which can be seen from space, in the Solomon Islands, Reuters reports.   The mega coral is three times larger than the previous record-holder and is believed to be around 300 years old.   Scientists from the National Geographic Pristine Seas team were researching the health of the…

The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza had risen to 43,764 and the total injuries reached 103,490, Gaza-based health authorities said in a statement released on Friday, Reuters reports.   In the past 24 hours, Israeli military operations in Gaza caused 28 deaths and 120 injuries, the statement said.   Palestinian…

Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia have become BRICS partner countries, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said at a joint meeting of APEC foreign and trade ministers, TASS reports.   “The BRICS Summit in Kazan demonstrated the desire of the global majority to establish a fair world order, reform global institutions and build equitable economic ties,”…

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the Office of the President of Russia reports.   The parties discussed issues of practical implementation of several mutually beneficial projects in the fields of industry and transportation, taking into account the recent communications of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Baku….

“Our country plays a significant role in strengthening regional peace. Despite conflicts between our neighbouring countries, Georgia has always managed to maintain a correct, balanced policy, which has helped maximize peace in our region,” stated Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze during his appearance on the GPB First Channel’s program Actual Topic with Maka Tsintsadze….

Reuters. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told International Atomic Energy Agency Chief Rafael Grossi that Iran will never negotiate ‘under pressure and intimidation’ during a meeting in Tehran on Thursday (November 14).   In a post on his X account, Araqchi said that Iran will continue their full cooperation with the IAEA.   “Iran has…

Reuters. Police detained pro-Palestinian protesters rallying in central Amsterdam on Wednesday (November 13) in defiance of a ban imposed after violence stemming from a football match between Ajax and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.   Dozens of demonstrators, some with Palestinian flags, chanted “Amsterdam is saying no to genocide” and “Free Palestine.”   Police in…

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, referred to the latest harsh criticism by Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev towards EU.   “President Aliyev’s allegations on the EU, France and The Netherlands are most regrettable. These unacceptable statements risk to undermine the conference’s vital climate objectives and the credibility of…

Reuters. President-elect Donald Trump returned to the White House on Wednesday (November 13) for the first time since winning the U.S. presidential election and sat down for talks about the looming transfer of power with longtime political rival President Joe Biden.   Biden met Trump in the Oval Office in front of a roaring fireplace….

Turkey has received an invitation to become a BRICS partner state, Trade Minister Omer Bolat announced, TASS reports.   “BRICS is a coalition of important countries, which together account for 25% of the world’s GDP. The popularity of BRICS is growing. Regarding Turkey’s participation, we have been offered partnership. Turkey’s involvement in the work of…

Reuters. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured NATO on Wednesday (November 13) that the Biden administration would bolster its support for Ukraine in the few months before Donald Trump’s return as president and would try to strengthen the alliance in that time.   Meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels, Blinken also said…

“The Constitution of Georgia mandates that Parliament convenes for its first session no later than the 10th day after the Central Election Commission (CEC) publishes a summary report of the elections held on October 26,” stated Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.   The Prime Minister emphasized that no decree issued by the President can supersede…

The Foreign Affairs Committee at European Parliament questioned Kaja Kallas, Estonian candidate for High Representative/Vice-President for foreign affairs and security policy, the EP press office reports.   In her introductory statement, Ms Kallas pledged to work on strengthening the EU’s position in the world and safeguarding its geopolitical and economic security. She also called for…

Reuters. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders at the COP29 summit on Tuesday (November 12) to “pay up” to prevent climate-led humanitarian disasters, and said time was running out to limit a destructive rise in global temperatures.   Nearly 200 nations have gathered at the annual U.N. climate summit in Baku, focused this…

Irakli Kobakhidze, Georgia’s Prime Minister referred to the UN COP29 summit taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan.   “I was privileged to participate in COP29 in Baku a meaningful milestone for the South Caucasus region. Together with partners, we addressed climate change challenges and explored effective solutions for a sustainable future. Georgia remains devoted to overcome…

Riots broke out in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Monday evening when a group of dozens of people threw heavy fireworks and pelted cars.   A tram caught fire after fireworks were thrown into it. There was no one in the tram when the fire broke out. The fire was quickly extinguished. A bus was also pelted…

The defence secretary has insisted Donald Trump is committed to NATO and is right to push other European nations to put more funding into the security alliance, Sky News reports.   John Healey dismissed suggestions the US president-elect will pull out of NATO, the military alliance consisting of 30 European countries and the US and…

An extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit kicked off in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Monday to discuss Israel’s ongoing wars in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.   “We reiterate our rejection of the genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian people,” Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in an opening speech at the summit.   He…

European Council President Charles Michel, who is attending the COP29 summit in Baku, congratulated President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on holding the summit, which the European official said is important to promote the current climate agenda.   “Congratulated President Aliyev on hosting the COP29, an important moment to advance the pressing climate agenda. The EU…