Politics

Middle East on the edge: What if Washington and Tehran trigger war for real?

As US forces gather in the Gulf of Oman, analysts debate whether negotiations can prevent a regional war with global consequences

South African party criticizes monarch over invitation to Israeli officials

The African National Congress has labeled King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo’s actions as a betrayal of South Africa’s liberation struggle

Medvedev responds to ‘disappointed liberals’

Dmitry Medvedev said he’s glad he disappointed liberal circles, stressing that a state leader must serve the country, not political factions

Moscow denounces terrorist attack at Niger airport

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has said Moscow remains committed to strengthening the combat capacity of security forces in the Sahel

US and European forces could deploy to Ukraine under Zelensky plan

US and EU militaries could be sent to Ukraine under a ceasefire plan agreed by Kiev and its Western backers, the Financial Times has claimed

Kiev’s European backers preparing for talks with Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron has said Ukraine’s European backers are preparing for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin