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US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks

The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.

Colombia’s president-elect to suspend Palestine embassy

Colombia’s far-right president-elect says he'll close or suspend embassies in these countries

‘War criminal’: Protesters confront Netanyahu motorcade in Washington DC

Trump says Iran talks taking place during pause in US military strikes

US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are continuing during a pause in US military strikes

US walks out on France at UN over human rights criticism

US diplomats walked out as their French counterparts were speaking at the United Nations on Monday after America’s close European ally criticised the Trump administration’s human rights record. The surprise move during a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine followed US opposition to giving UN human rights chief Volker Turk another four-year term. The reappointment on Friday got overwhelming support, including from France. The US walkout reflects not only the more strained relations between...

What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington

Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their region's wars.

Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes

The US president says "there is a good chance that something could happen", as Iran denies direct talks are taking place.

Hopes of return to diplomacy as US-Iran hold fire for third day

Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan work to restart ceasefire talks amid fragile pause in hostilities.

US congressional group plans annual visits to China after trade trip

A congressional advisory panel focused on China has returned from a trip to Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, with commissioners pledging to make the visits an annual event to strengthen engagement and inform their work on US-China relations. The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), an independent advisory body established in 2000, provides annual reports and recommendations to lawmakers on trade and national security-related policies. “We are committed to seeking to return at...

Iran: Currently no negotiations with the US

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Monday that Iran is not seeking negotiations with US.

UK’s new PM Burnham welcomes Zelensky as first foreign visitor

Britain’s ⁠new prime minister, Andy Burnham, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as his first international visitor on Monday, in a move that underscores London’s steadfast support for Ukraine, Burnham’s office said. The two leaders met at a naval base, where they were due to hear how UK-led training programmes are helping strengthen Ukraine’s armed forces and deliver results on the battlefield, according to Downing Street. “Britain stands with Ukraine, shoulder to shoulder, and our...

Why Venezuela is leaving the ICC

Venezuela is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against the Global South.

Iran halts strikes as Trump gives space to talks

Iran and the United States held their fire on Monday, handing Gulf shipping and the oil industry a respite from missile strikes as Donald Trump’s UN envoy said the president was “giving talks some space”. Tehran said it had halted retaliatory attacks against Washington’s allies in the Middle East, and US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told Fox News Sunday that, while forces remained “locked and loaded”, Trump would give negotiations “a little bit of room”. Fighting over the...

Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks

The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

Venezuela opposition leader Machado says she will not take part in US-backed talks

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize laureate and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Sunday she will not take part in US-backed talks with the de facto government of Delcy Rodriguez that are scheduled for August. In a statement co-signed by Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who ran for president in Venezuela’s 2024 elections, Machado said the opposition would “not participate” in the “design, development and operation” of the talks. In mid-July, Rodriguez’s interim government and a group of former...

PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit

The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

US and Iran hit pause on strikes for second day

The relative calm comes amid reports of renewed efforts to restore diplomatic talks.

MEA advisory urges Indian seafarers to assess security risks before taking jobs in Black Sea region

The advisory comes a day after the MV AGN Ragnar, carrying four Indian crew, was hit by a projectile in Odesa; two Indians on the ship confirmed safe, but information still awaited on the other two, says Indian Embassy in Kyiv

President Ahmed al-Sharaa: Syria seeking security deal with Israel

Syrian President al-Sharaa tells Al Jazeera Damascus seeks a security deal with Israel, and warns of chaos in Lebanon.

Tehran summons Ukrainian diplomat after Kyiv bombs an Iranian ship

Iran has condemned a Ukrainian attack on one of its commercial vessels.

Iran war live: Tehran summons Ukraine diplomats over Caspian Sea attack

Tehran says the Ukranian attack killed at least one sailor and wounded another.

Iran blames US for Hormuz dispute as both sides confirm ongoing talks

Iran reports no new US strikes overnight into Saturday for the first time in two weeks.

Trump says ‘it’s time’ for Saudi Arabia to normalise ties with Israel

US president reiterates that the nuclear deal with the kingdom is conditioned on Riyadh joining the 'Abraham Accords'.

Arab and Muslim countries condemn Israeli storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli settlers' storming of Islam's holy site fuels 'hatred' and obstructs lasting peace, joint statement says.

Iraqi PM makes first official visit to Iran to deepen ties

Ali al-Zaidi will hold talks with senior Iranian officials on cooperation, shared interests and security.

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman invited to BRICS summit in Delhi

Bangladesh’s Minister for Foreign Affairs says the Indian government has invited Mr. Rahman to participate in the summit as a guest

Iraq PM heads to Iran: Can Baghdad redefine its relationship with Tehran?

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaid is visiting Tehran after a high-profile meeting with US President Donald Trump.

China, US emphasise stability amid lingering tensions

The foreign ministers of China and the United States adopted a largely cordial tone following a meeting on Wednesday where they discussed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming trip to the US rather than President Donald Trump’s accusations of election interference by Beijing. Their talks were “pragmatic, positive and constructive”, China’s Wang Yi said in a statement after the conversation in Manila. Marco Rubio of the US said that “great difference” between the two countries must be managed...

Griffiths: Diplomacy requires US and Iran to accept they have ‘lost‘

Griffiths: Diplomacy requires US and Iran to accept they have ‘lost‘

Stable India-China ties will help build ‘multi-polar Asia’ and ‘multi-polar world’: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister discusses India-China normalisation with Wang Yi, raises safety of Indian seafarers with Sergey Lavrov, and joins Quad talks backing a free and open Indo-Pacific

Trump proposes seasoned diplomat as Malaysia envoy instead of ‘alpha male’

The United States has turned to a career Middle East diplomat for its next ambassador to Malaysia, a sharp change in tone after an earlier nominee known for his “alpha male” bravado, pro-Israel posts and culture-war commentary drew protests in the Muslim-majority country. US President Donald Trump nominated Joshua Harris for the Kuala Lumpur posting after his previous nomination of Australian-born conservative commentator Nick Adams lapsed in the Senate. The White House sent Harris’s nomination...

Can mediators broker a truce between the US and Iran?

With every new round of attacks raising political cost of compromise, analysts warn the window for peace may be closing.

Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun meets Rubio ahead of Trump talks

Aoun is expected to meet Donald Trump on Tuesday, as Beirut seeks US backing to end Israel-Hezbollah fighting.

Mediator Pakistan says renewed US-Iran conflict is ‘in no one’s interest’

Islamabad urges both sides to honour their MoU as renewed attacks raise fears of a wider regional conflict.

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei holds ‘positive’ view of China, ambassador says

Iran’s new supreme leader shares his late father’s “positive” view of relations with China, Tehran’s ambassador told a security forum in Beijing at the weekend. Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli also suggested that while Tehran would charge “service fees” for vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, China may receive “special” treatment because it was a “friendly” nation. “[Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s] view, as well as that of our martyred leader, regarding Iran’s relationship with China has been...

EAM Jaishankar to embark on 6-nation tour from July 5

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to the Gulf nations comes against the backdrop of fast-evolving political dynamics in the region following the peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran

How US-Iran war may push Gulf countries to ‘diversify’ security alliances

Despite Iranian attacks, several GCC states continue to speak with Tehran in effort to mend ties and forge cooperation.

US wants intervention, but Syria signals diplomacy after FM’s Lebanon trip

Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani met Hezbollah ally Berri during visit, as Trump calls for Syria to disarm group.

Iran war live: ‘Positive progress’ as US, Tehran wrap up indirect talks

Tehran says a 'communication channel' will be established with Washington to report and discuss breaches of the MoU.