North Korea Says US Cruise Missile Test, Military Moves Dangerous
A North Korean spokesman said on Thursday the United States' recent mid-range cruise missile test and plans to deploy F-35 jets and offensive military equipment around the Korean peninsula were "dangerous" moves that would "trigger a new cold war" in the region.
Russia, China Seek UN Security Council Meeting on US Missile Developments
Russia and China have asked the United Nations Security Council to meet on Thursday over "statements by US officials on their plans to develop and deploy medium-range missiles," according to the request seen by Reuters.
9 Dead, 35 Missing as Rain Batters Southwest China
The death toll has risen to nine after heavy downpours and mudslides battered Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, local authorities said Thursday.
Iranian, Finnish FMs discuss security in Persian Gulf
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is on a three-nation tour to Nordic countries, met and held talks with his Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto on Monday in Helsinki.
Iran, Iraq discuss cooperation on Arbaeen march
Senior Iranian and Iraqi officials discussed on Sunday issues related to the holding of Arbaeen march this year, as well as border and regional topics.
Peace without Afghan nation’s involvement ‘meaningless’: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that any peace plan for Afghanistan should involve the view of its nation and representatives.
Afghan energy min. welcomes Iranian private sector investors
Afghan Minister of Water and Energy Mohammad Gul Khulmi invited Iranian private sector investors, working in the field of electricity, to help boost power generation in Afghanistan.
The end of John Bolton’s political life
In recent days, some media have been reporting the possibility of the removal of US National Security Adviser John Bolton. Accordingly, Donald Trump is likely to oust Bolton by year 2020. The popularity of Trump's foreign policy with American citizens has also fallen sharply.
Yemen appoints new ambassador to Tehran
National Salvation Government of Yemen has appointed Ibrahim Mohammad Mohammad al-Deilami as the new Yemeni plenipotentiary ambassador to Tehran.
26th round of Iran-Japan political talks held in Tehran
High-ranking diplomats of Iran and Japan held a meeting in Tehran on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations, as well as regional developments.