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Iran's Foreign Ministry has called on the Iraqi government to take action against US flight bans targeting Iran, condemning them as illegal and inhumane measures that violate international law and undermine bilateral relations.
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that sustainable security in the Middle East must be achieved through regional dialogue and cooperation, not external imposition.
The UK Labour government's new trade ban on Israeli settlements, a move aligning with international law, has been met with fierce opposition from the British right, who accuse Prime Minister Andy Burnham of courting 'Islamist voters'. This narrative has been amplified glo…
Pakistan has stated its readiness to reopen border crossings and restore trade with Afghanistan, provided Kabul takes decisive action against anti-Pakistan militant groups.
This article introduces the concept of a "pernicious state" to critique the Western-centric lexicon in international relations, arguing that powerful nations often define global order to legitimize their own harmful actions while stigmatizing weaker states.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan held a phone call to discuss recent regional developments, with Araghchi making the call from Beijing.
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi says he held successful consultations with Chinese officials, describing the meetings as productive for both countries' strategic ties.
Global surveys show China's rising popularity, but an opinion piece suggests this is primarily due to international recoil from the Trump administration's destabilizing policies rather than a genuine embrace of China.
Development minister Kirsty McNeill reaffirms Labour's 0.7% of GDP aid pledge, promising value for money to address voter concerns.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is reportedly exploring an "associate member" status with the European Union amid an escalating trade dispute with the United States.
Exclusive interview with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Turkey's foreign policy, regional conflicts, and 25 years of AK Party rule.
Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue Taiwan's de facto embassy, Tecro, as part of a broader attack on a progressive American think tank, prompting a debate in Taiwan about its US policy.
Algeria is abandoning its six-decade-old non-intervention doctrine by deploying Sukhoi Su-30 combat aircraft to Niger to support its army against a coup attempt, marking a significant shift in its foreign policy.
Viet Nam celebrates 81 years of independence, highlighting its journey from post-war recovery to a dynamic economy with a GDP exceeding US$500 billion, driven by its Renovation process and strategic development goals.
Icelandic citizens have narrowly rejected the resumption of EU accession talks in a national referendum, with 52.8% voting against and 47.2% in favor.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the United States must recognize that pressure tactics against Iran are ineffective and must rebuild trust to restart diplomatic talks.
A British-Egyptian woman, Eman el-Shazly, has been arrested in Cairo, with lawyers claiming it's an attempt to silence her sister, Mona, a UK-based critic of the Egyptian government. The UK Foreign Office has been asked to intervene for her release.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized Islamic unity as a core strategy for dignity and independence, citing the vision of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei at the 40th International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran.
The 40th International Islamic Unity Conference commenced in Tehran, featuring President Masoud Pezeshkian and prominent Islamic scholars. Secretary General Hojjatoleslam Hamid Shahriari condemned US and Israeli actions against Iran, emphasizing the nation's strength and …
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that national power and authority are the only effective deterrent against foreign aggression, drawing lessons from the 1941 Allied invasion of Iran.
Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins
U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections, with the Iran war at a costly standoff and crises from Ukraine to Gaza still unresolved.
Iranian MP Ebrahim Azizi has warned foreign forces to leave the region before it's too late, emphasizing that any miscalculation will have unprecedented consequences.
Iran's foreign minister said the Iran war had changed the region's security thinking, convincing Arab states that security must be collective and regional, not dependent on foreign bases that had become sources of insecurity.
A U.S. Indo-Pacific priority? Not so fast
It's increasingly difficult to make sense of U.S. foreign policy, particularly its focus on the Indo-Pacific region. Successive administrations have long challenged the readiness to follow through on this strategy, and inconsistencies are becoming impossible to cover up.
Bipartisan backlash as Trump scales back U.S.-South Korea drills
US Senator Jack Reed, Democrat of Rhode Island, warned China and Russia would be emboldened by President Donald Trump's decision to shrink military drills with South Korea. Trump ordered the Pentagon to downsize what he called 'inappropriate and hostile' drills just hours…
A new movie shows how President Ronald Reagan used diplomacy to end the Cold War. Unlike President Donald Trump's handling of the war with Iran, Reagan's approach was more conventional and led to a major arms-control agreement with the Soviet Union.
The Australian Labor Party government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has championed the virtues of a 'stabilized' relationship with President Xi Jinping's China, but lately, there have been signs of trouble. Albanese's tone toward Beijing is hardening, and he has beco…
The Taliban is set to host its first public 'Victory Day' reception in India on August 17, marking five years since their return to power in Afghanistan and signaling deepening engagement with New Delhi.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed Mohsen Rezaei as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) in a decree on Sunday, replacing Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would neither forgive nor forget the assassination of the country’s Leader, vowing that Tehran would continue to stand firm in defense of its independence and national dignity.