Row between Georgia and UK erupts over BBC report
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has strongly criticized the British broadcaster BBC for publishing a report alleging the use of a chemical substance dating back to World War I in Tbilisi.
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Europe ready to re-invite Russia to G8 - report
Europe has agreed to re-invite Russia to the Group of Eight after the conflict in Ukraine is settled, according to Europe’s counterproposal to the U.S. peace plan for Ukraine.
Iranian Foreign Ministry: New resolution undermines IAEA authority
Tehran has criticized the newly adopted IAEA resolution, asserting it undermines the organization's credibility and damages Iranian cooperation with the agency.
U.S. expands list of sanctions against Russia
The United States has imposed sanctions against five Russian citizens and seven companies allegedly associated with them under the pretext of combating cybercrime, according to relevant data on the website of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
No talk of strategic stability negotiations yet - Russian foreign ministry
The question of holding negotiations on strategic stability is not on the current agenda, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.
London wants to ban maritime services for Russian LNG exports
The United Kingdom plans to ban companies from providing maritime services dealing with carriage of Russian liquefied natural gas to third countries, The Independent reported.
Türkiye to purchase Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets instead of U.S. F-35s
Turkey has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom to purchase 20 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets for 8 billion pounds ($10.7 billion), according to the office of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is currently visiting Ankara. …
Iran's nuclear agreement expires
Iran formally informed the United Nations that Security Council Resolution 2231, which endorsed the 2015 nuclear deal, has expired as of October 18, 2025.
Pentagon chief's plane diverted to UK
A plane carrying U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft's windshield, the Pentagon said, adding the Pentagon chief was safe.
Iran has no plans to resume nuclear talks with EU3
Tehran has refused to negotiate with the EU3 on nuclear matters and will reconsider its cooperation framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced.
Iran to review cooperation with IAEA
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced that Tehran intends to revise its current cooperation framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Tony Blair may run Gaza's future administration
The idea of the establishment of an international administration after the end of the conflict in the Gaza Strip is under consideration, and Tony Blair may be chosen to lead it, according to The Economist.
Benjamin Netanyahu: There will be no Palestinian State west of the Jordan River
Tel Aviv has responded to the recognition of Palestine by several countries. According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel will oppose the legitimization of Palestinian governing structures.
Iran offers new nuclear deal to West
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Britain, France and Germany had made a “grave miscalculation” by triggering the snapback mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran, saying the move lacked legal basis and would further erode Europe’s global credibility.
Flight to Turkey makes emergency landing due to fight
A plane headed to a holiday hotspot in Turkey had to make an emergency landing after a British man allegedly punched a another passenger.
Unique lead artifact to be returned to Uzbekistan from London
A 12th-13th century lead vessel shaped like a petal is set to be returned to Uzbekistan from a London gallery, according to the press service of the Uzbek Center for Islamic Civilization.
UK reiterates commitment to recognize Palestinian state
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy reiterated the UK's government's commitment to move to "full recognition" of a Palestinian state at the next UN General Assembly later this month.
Tehran rejects E3 plan on nuclear deal
Iran rejects the E3 (the United Kingdom, Germany, France) plan on on its nuclear dossier, Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani said.
Tehran may reject cooperation with IAEA
Tehran may reject cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if the Europe Three launch the snapback mechanism reinstating UN Security Council sanctions against Iran, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said.
Armenia and the UK aim for strategic partnership
Armenia and the United Kingdom intend to raise their relationship to the level of strategic partnership and expand defense cooperation, according to a joint statement released after a second round of the Armenia-UK Strategic Dialogue.
