Russia and China say the world is in danger of a return to the ‘law of the jungle’
‘Attempts by some states to unilaterally manage global affairs, limit sovereign development of countries have failed’ Russia and China said in a joint declaration on Wednesday that attempts by some countries to dominate global affairs in the spirit of the colonial era had failed but that the world was in danger of a return to […]
Israel says 430 Gaza flotilla activists being transferred to Israel
A Greek Coast Guard vessel transfers activists of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted on international waters by the Israeli Navy, at the port of Atherinolakkos, on the island of Crete, Greece, May 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli authorities said that 430 activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla were en route to Israel after […]
Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospects
Trump under intense political pressure at home to reach an accord that would reopen the Strait of Hormus A drone view shows the Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I, an oil tanker that sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, arriving in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra, Iraq, April 17, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Two Chinese tankers laden […]
Trump says Iran diplomacy space is shrinking
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States could launch fresh military strikes against Iran within days if negotiations fail, even as Washington and Tehran continued indirect efforts to reach a deal aimed at preventing a renewed escalation in the Middle East conflict.Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump revealed he […]
Israeli forces fire shots at Gaza flotilla
ISTANBUL: Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organisers, but Israel said no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties. Video from the flotilla’s livestream showed soldiers firing shots at two of the boats. The type […]