Japan Opposing South Korea Joining G7: Sources
Japan has told the US it opposes a suggestion by US President Donald Trump to add Seoul to the Group of Seven summit, diplomatic sources said.
Lebanon Summons US Ambassador
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the US ambassador to Lebanon to protest against his interference in the country's internal affairs.
Poland Holds Pandemic-Delayed Presidential Election
People of Poland began voting in a presidential election Sunday that had been scheduled for May but was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran Won’t Forget Support for Saddam in Attack on Sardasht
Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the country will never forget how Western countries backed Iraq’s ousted dictator Saddam Hussein when he carried out chemical attack on the Iranian city of Sardasht in 1987.
Putin, Macron talks ‘Profound’
Friday’s talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, held via a video linkup, was profound.
Drug Decriminalization Ruining Fight on Narcotics: Iran Envoy
The policy of certain countries to decriminalize and legalize drug use is undermining international anti-narcotics efforts, Iran warns.
Arab Parliament Approves Unified Strategy against Iran, Turkey
In its latest meeting on Wednesday, the Arab Parliament approved a unified hostile strategy against Iran and Turkey.
India to Impose Tough Tariffs on Chinese Products
The Bureau of India Standards is to impose tougher norms on at least 370 Chinese products, to ensure items that can be locally produced aren’t imported.
Sanctions Can Not Impede Development: Rouhani
Inaugurating three major oil projects via video conference on Thursday morning, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that sanctions can not impede Iran from development.
Mousavi: Iran, Venezuela Remain Strong against US Sanctions
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi in a message referred to US sanctions against Iranian ship captains, saying Iran and Venezuela remain steadfast in countering unlawful sanctions.