Israel and Syria to hold security talks today
Today, on January 5, senior Syrian and Israeli officials will meet in Paris to resume negotiations on a new security agreement, according to sources.
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Ilham Aliyev: Armenia and Azerbaijan establish trade relations
Azerbaijan and Armenia have already established trade relations, which are developing successfully, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said at a meeting with a U.S. delegation in Baku.
Five international tankers alter course following Venezuela strikes
Five foreign tankers scheduled for Venezuelan crude oil loading have rerouted or suspended operations following US military actions against Caracas, according to media reports.
Maduro to stand trial in U.S.
Republican U.S. Senator Mike Lee said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had told him Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro would stand trial on criminal charges in the United States.
Iran condemns U.S. attack on Venezuela
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the U.S. attack on Venezuela, describing it as a “blatant violation” of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Russian Foreign Ministry condemns U.S. strikes on Venezuela
An act of armed aggression by the United States against Venezuela prompts deep concern and condemnation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Iran's armed forces on high alert - FM
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi denounces comments by U.S. President Donald Trump as “reckless and dangerous” after the U.S. president threatened to intervene on behalf of protesters taking to the streets in the Islamic Republic.
Trump says Maduro and his wife captured
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has carried captured Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
Tehran threatens Washington with attacks on military bases
Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat that the U.S. would come to the aid of protesters in the country facing violence, warning that the Islamic Republic could retaliate against American bases and troops in the region.
Iran warns U.S.: protests are country's internal affair
The U.S. interference in Iran’s internal affairs is tantamount to destabilizing the entire Middle East and will lead to the crushing of Washington’s interests in the region, Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to support protesters in the country.
U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela
Explosions were heard and plumes of smoke are rising in the Venezuelan capital Caracas. U.S. President Donald Trump ordered strikes on sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities, U.S. officials told CBS.
Trump: U.S. ready to come to rescue of protesters in Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the United States is ready to come to the rescue of peaceful protesters in Iran, "if the practice of killing them continues".
Azerbaijan, Armenia work actively to strengthen peace
Hajiyev emphasized that some in Congress are introducing completely unnecessary legislation that sows discrimination
Erdoğan announces telephone talks with Trump
One of the topics discussed will be the Ukrainian peace process
Musk names political scenario that would lead to US' collapse
Entrepreneur Elon Musk has named specific conditions he believes would lead to the collapse of the USA, explaining his political alignment through this perspective.
New York mayor takes oath with Quran
Zohran Mamdani on Thursday became the first New York City mayor to be sworn in using a Quran.
Trump and Netanyahu discuss possible strikes on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the possibility of new strikes on Iran in 2026 at a meeting in Florida on December 29, Axios reported referring to an US official.
Rubio discusses Yemen with Saudi Arabian FM
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Netanyahu and Trump give Hamas 2 months to disarm - report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed in their meeting that Hamas would be given a two-month deadline to disarm, Israel Hayom reported.
U.S. imposes sanctions against Iranian companies and individuals
The U.S. imposed sanctions on 10 people and firms from Iran and Venezuela over allegedly contributing to Iran’s drone trade and ballistics program, which the Trump administration says threatens the U.S. and its allies in the Middle East.
