BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has stated that the recent United States airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities did not violate international law, describing the operation as a lawful measure in response to rising regional threats. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, Rutte emphasized that Washington exercised its legitimate right to defend its interests,
The Iranian government has firmly denied allegations by Israel that it launched fresh missile attacks following the announcement of a ceasefire between both nations. The accusation, which surfaced shortly after the truce was declared, has been dismissed by Tehran as baseless and deliberately misleading. In a statement released by Iran’s Foreign Ministry, officials categorically rejected
In a dramatic appeal aimed at averting renewed hostilities in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to the Israeli government, urging Tel Aviv to exercise restraint and immediately recall its fighter jets from planned operations. Trump’s comments come in the wake of fresh accusations traded between Israel and
The government of Türkiye has officially expressed deep appreciation for the recently announced ceasefire between Iran and Israel, describing the development as a vital step toward de-escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a statement issued through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ankara called on all parties involved in the conflict to fully respect the
JERUSALEM — Tensions escalated once again in the Middle East on Tuesday as Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, ordered intense military strikes against key regime targets in central Tehran, accusing Iran of violating a proposed ceasefire agreement. In an official statement released on Tuesday afternoon, Katz said he had directed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has strongly condemned Russia, Iran, and North Korea, labeling them a “coalition of murderers” following a deadly overnight barrage of missiles and drones that struck the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, in the early hours of Monday, June 23, 2025. At least nine civilians were confirmed dead, and over 30 others
WASHINGTON — The United States government has called on China to use its diplomatic influence to discourage Iran from taking steps toward closing the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route, warning that such an action could severely disrupt the international energy supply chain and escalate tensions in the Middle East. The appeal
In a swift response to the widening Israel, Iran crisis, global carriers are cancelling and rerouting flights to safeguard passengers and crews. Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus has halted services to Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon until June 30, and to Iran until July 30. Its flag‑carrier counterpart, Turkish Airlines, has suspended flights to Baghdad, Damascus and Tehran through
ABUJA — Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has called for the urgent integration of Africa’s vast informal economy into the continent’s formal intra-African trade framework, describing the informal sector as a key driver of sustainable economic growth and regional competitiveness. The Vice President made this call during the inauguration of the Oversight Committee for
In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Iran reportedly launched a heavy bombardment targeting a major U.S. military installation in Doha, Qatar, home to more than 10,000 American personnel. According to reports from Al Jazeera, the skies over Qatar’s capital lit up late Monday night with intense flares and loud explosions that shook the city,
