Is Netanyahu exempt from the ICC arrest warrant?

On November 21, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity in Gaza. After the ICC issued this warrant, many countries, including the European Union, have said that they will arrest Netanyahu if he visits their countries. However, […]

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Iran’s view of the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire

The commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, has reacted to the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel. He said that it is a strategic victory for Lebanon and a defeat for Israel. The IRGC chief made the message in a message on Thursday, Mehr News reported. In a message […]

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China and EU are not adversaries: Chinese foreign minister

Wang made the remarks in a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel in Beijing, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement. China and the European Union are partners rather than adversaries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday, calling on the two sides to think from each other’s perspective and […]

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Saudi Arabia abandons pursuit of US defence treaty over Israel stalemate

The pact now under discussion would involve expanding joint military exercises and drills to address regional threats. Saudi Arabia has abandoned its pursuit of an ambitious defence treaty with Washington in return for normalising relations with Israel and is now pushing for a more modest military cooperation agreement, two Saudi and four Western officials told […]

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Israel PM again warns Iran after top diplomat talks of revising nuclear doctrine

The renewed war of words between the Middle East foes came as Iran prepares to hold key nuclear talks with European governments on Friday which have been overshadowed by their joining with Washington to have Tehran censured by the UN atomic watchdog. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel would do “everything” to stop […]

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Chinese hackers preparing for conflict: US cyber official

Chinese hackers are positioning themselves in US critical infrastructure IT networks for a potential clash with the United States, a top American cybersecurity official said on Friday. Morgan Adamski, executive director of US Cyber Command, said Chinese-linked cyber operations are aimed at gaining an advantage in case of a major conflict with the US. Officials […]

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India closely monitoring situation related to minorities in Bangladesh: Jaishankar

The primary responsibility for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, rests with the government of Bangladesh, he says. The High Commission of India in Dhaka continues to monitor the situation related to the minorities in Bangladesh closely, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said. The primary […]

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Putin has stressed building strong relations with Afghanistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stressed building strong relations with Afghanistan. At the conclusion of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit, Putin stated that the stabilization of the situation in Afghanistan cannot be ignored. He said that Russia has bilateral relations with Afghanistan’s interim government. The Russian President said: “We cannot ignore the fact […]

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President Muizzu: The Palestinian cause a concern shared by all Maldivians

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has expressed the Maldives’ strong support for the Palestinian cause, emphasizing that it is a concern shared by all Maldivians. In a message delivered on Friday in commemoration of International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the President reaffirmed the Maldives’ dedication to the Palestinian struggle for justice and peace. […]

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Sri Lanka should not bow to external pressure: Chinese Envoy

Sri Lanka must not bow to external pressure and must maintain an independent foreign policy, especially at a time when some ‘parties’ are trying to take advantage of its economic situation, China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong told a group of journalists in Colombo last evening. In an in-depth interaction, clearing China’s stance and […]

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