Retired Gen. Jack Keane said Monday the Biden administration needs to “wake up” and reset its strategy toward Iran immediately after the deaths of three U.S. soldiers.
Iran’s top diplomat seeks to deescalate tensions on visit to Pakistan
Hossein Amirabdollahian landed at an airport near Islamabad before dawn and was to “hold in-depth talks” with his Pakistani counterpart, Jalil Abbas Jilani, according to the foreign ministry in Islamabad. The Iranian foreign minister was also to meet with Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul-Haq-Kakar.
Pakistan elections: Over 50 per cent of polling stations declared sensitive
The Election Commission of Pakistan stepped up preparations for the upcoming February 8 general election in the country. In the latest move, the election body declared over 50 per cent of polling stations in Pakistan ‘sensitive’. “A total of 90,675 …
Drone from Iran proxy evaded US defenses because it was mistaken for US drone: official
An Iran-proxy drone got past air defenses in Jordan because it was mistaken for a U.S. drone returning to the base near Syria’s border, an official said.
Media: Putin plans to visit Turkey in February to discuss Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s international visits have been curtailed since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant in March 2023 for his role in the deportations of Ukrainian children.
Turkey to receive 40 US F-16s for accepting Sweden’s membership of NATO
Turkey will receive 40 new F-16s and upgrades to 79 of the jets in its existing fleet, the United States State Department said in a press release. The US$ 23 billion operation follows on Turkey’s ratification of NATO membership for Sweden.
Notorious bombing fugitive Satoshi Kirishima reportedly dies after nearly half a century on the run in Japan
Satoshi Kirishima — wanted over deadly bombings by leftist extremists in the 1970s — reportedly died Monday, days after local media said he had finally been caught.
China Foreign Ministry Will ‘Seriously’ Study Resuming Visa-Free Policy for Japan
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s foreign ministry said on Monday that it would “seriously” study resuming a previous visa-free arrangement for Japanese visitors to China.
Australia’s resources minister seeks investment from S.Korea, Japan
Australia’s resources minister has begun a week long trip to South Korea and Japan to discuss gas exports and critical minerals opportunities, as its government on Monday released a “prospectus” of 52 investment ready critical minerals projects.
Pakistan and Iran vow collaboration to improve security after fatal airstrikes
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance security cooperation following deadly airstrikes by both countries this month. The airstrikes targeted militant groups along the border.