The U.S. has been spearheading diplomatic efforts to end the war, launched nearly four years ago by the Kremlin's invasion of its smaller neighbour, read the...
In his letter, Guterres said "decisions not to honour assessed contributions that finance a significant share of the approved regular budget have now been formally announced."
Fitrat has been in Qatar this week where he attended the Doha International Defense Exhibition.
The expanded BRICS group also includes Egypt, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates.
Although the German president's role is largely ceremonial, his words carry some weight and he has more freedom to express views than politicians.
The Afghan foreign minister also formally invited his Omani counterpart to visit Kabul, highlighting the importance of high-level political engagement in strengthening bilateral ties.
The statement comes amid repeated denials by Afghanistan’s Islamic Emirate, which has insisted that no terrorist groups are operating in the country and that Afghan territory...
These achievements underscore the IEA’s efforts to advance diplomacy, strengthen security, manage natural resources, support vulnerable communities, and facilitate the safe return of Afghan migrants.
Khalilzad also commended Afghanistan’s progress in security and reconstruction and underscored the importance of continuing bilateral talks.
He added that such organisations have consistently pursued one objective: “to break apart the multiethnic people of Russia.”
Munir was earlier this month anointed chief of the defence forces to head the air force and navy as well, with a job extension until 2030.
Zelenskiy pointed to the delicate balancing act the European powers need to strike as they try to negotiate better terms to the proposed U.S. plan:
He also criticised political figures who, he said, distort Qatar’s role for domestic gain, despite its mediation leading to hostage releases, humanitarian pauses, and ceasefires.
Afghan officials maintain that any attribution of responsibility should be based on verified findings, not assumptions, and reiterated that they seek clarity rather than confrontation as...
His comments highlight the distinct political and military contexts of each conflict and why, according to him, lessons from Afghanistan cannot be directly applied to Ukraine.
Earlier, Russia had indicated that Afghanistan would be invited to all SCO-hosted events, but the reason for the government’s exclusion from the Moscow summit has not...
Zakharova noted that Pakistan and the IEA are important partners for Russia, and a mediated process could pave the way for long-term stability.
A total of 32 individuals and entities based in Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, China, Hong Kong, India, Germany and Ukraine that operate multiple procurement...
Last week, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the last say on key state matters, such as foreign policy and Iran's nuclear programme, ruled...
The visit aims to help secure a lasting truce and promote peace between Islamabad and Kabul.