The United Nations Security Council witnessed sharp disagreement over the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Iran accused the United States of backing Israel, while Israel described Iran as a nuclear threat and claimed Tehran seeks its annihilation. UN Secretary-General António Guterres and several countries emphasized the need to resolve the crisis through diplomacy. These More
Turkmenistan and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to sustainable development and joint infrastructure projects in Afghanistan, including the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan railway. Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov met with Paola Pampaloni, Director of the European External Action Service for Asia, during the 17th Turkmenistan-EU Human Rights Dialogue in Brussels, the Caspian Post More
The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Afghanistan, followed by closed-door consultations, on Monday (June 23), the council said in a statement said on Saturday. In its statement, the Security Council wrote: “On Monday morning (23 June), the Security Council will convene for an open briefing on Afghanistan. Special Representative of More
Iran and Israel exchanged fresh strikes early on Saturday, as Tehran declared it would not engage in nuclear negotiations while under threat, according to media reports. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. local time, the Israeli military reported an incoming missile barrage from Iran, prompting air raid sirens across central Israel—including Tel Aviv—and in the Israeli-occupied West More
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Istanbul of Turkey on Saturday morning to attend the upcoming meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC is being held in Istanbul on June 21–22, under the theme “OIC in a Changing World.” Delegations More
The ongoing air war between Israel and Iran entered its second week on Friday, as European diplomats pushed to bring Tehran back to the negotiating table. This diplomatic effort comes amid escalating hostilities and a statement from US President Donald Trump indicating that a decision on potential American involvement will be made within two weeks, More
One individual has killed and 14 others injured after Russian drones attacked the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odesa, local authorities said. According to Reuters, the overnight assault damaged a high-rise building and railway infrastructure. Odesa, Ukraine’s largest Black Sea port crucial for imports and exports, has been under constant missile and drone attacks by More
On World Refugee Day, the European Union reaffirmed support for displaced Afghans, pledging aid in protection, education, and livelihoods across Afghanistan and the region. On X, the EU wrote: “On #WorldRefugeeDay, the EU reaffirms its commitment to displaced Afghans. Across Afghanistan & the region—incl. Iran, Pakistan & Central Asia—we support protection, education & livelihoods for More
The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Britain plan to hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart, a media report said on Thursday. However, Tehran has yet to confirm any such engagement. Reuters reported citing a German diplomat that the talks would be held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday. It said: “The ministers will first More
Iran and Israel traded further air attacks on Thursday as their conflict entered its seventh day, media reports said. The hostilities began last Friday when Israel launched airstrikes targeting several Iranian facilities. In retaliation, Iran fired missiles at Israeli territory. Since then, both countries have continued to attack each other, causing financial losses and casualties on More
