US President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly stepped back from threats to impose tariffs on European allies that opposed his plans to seize Greenland.
Ruling out use of force to acquire the Arctic island, Trump said a deal was in sight to end the (...)
More countries across the Middle East and Asia have announced plans to join United States President Donald Trump's so-called "board of peace" in the Gaza Strip, stressing the need to secure a "permanent ceasefire" in the Palestinian enclave.
The (...)
The measles epidemic continues to spread in the United States, with an outbreak in the southeastern state of South Carolina growing to more than 600 cases, authorities said on Tuesday.
At least 88 new measles cases have been reported in South (...)
France has called for a NATO exercise in Greenland and said it is ready to contribute, French President Emmanuel Macron's office said.
News of the request comes as US President Donald Trump arrives in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, where he is (...)
The Syrian Defense Ministry announced a four-day ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Tuesday evening.
In a statement, the ministry said it would halt "all firing across all operational sectors of the Syrian Arab Army" as (...)
DAMMAM — The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced the commencement of the "Spears of Victory 2026" military exercise at the Air Warfare Center in the Eastern Province.
The exercise is being conducted with the participation of branches of the Saudi (...)
US President Donald Trump has saidat the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland that "he won't use force" to acquire Greenland, but that the US would be "unstoppable" in armed conflict with Europe over the island.
The US is "seeking immediate (...)
RIYADH — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates announced their countries' collective decision to join United States President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. In a (...)
DAVOS — Saudi Arabia will host the world's first Global Coral Reef Summit later this year, Princess Reema bint Bandar, the Kingdom's ambassador to the United States, announced at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026.
Speaking during the panel "The (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the ceasefire agreement in Syria and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces, along with all their civilian and military institutions, into the Syrian state, and commended the efforts (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the recent regional developments in phone calls with his counterparts from several countries, including the United States, Turkiye and Pakistan.
They include US Secretary (...)
An intense week of diplomacy kicks off on Monday as European leaders try to find a common position to counter Donald Trump's threat of additional tariffs on countries that do not support the US takeover of Greenland.
Several meetings, including (...)
China's birthrate fell to a record low last year, deepening a demographic crisis that could drag on the world's second-largest economy for decades.
The Chinese population shrank for the fourth year in a row in 2025, even as Beijing struggles to (...)
European leaders and US lawmakers warned that President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs linked to Greenland risk damaging transatlantic relations, as protesters gathered outside the US consulate in Nuuk and European officials prepared emergency (...)
Russian presidential envoy and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev warned European countries on Saturday not to "provoke their daddy," following US President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs linked to the dispute (...)
Iran's supreme leader has for the first time publicly acknowledged that thousands of people were killed during recent protests, blaming the United States for the violence.
In a speech on Saturday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said thousands had been (...)
Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado said Friday that Venezuela's political transition would unfold in "several phases," ultimately producing a society that is "profoundly pro-America."
"This is a process that has several phases. We are (...)
President Donald Trump said Friday that Greenland is vital to U.S. national security and confirmed that Washington is holding discussions with NATO regarding the Arctic territory.
"NATO has been dealing with us on Greenland. We need Greenland for (...)
The Trump administration imposed new sanctions on Friday targeting Iran-backed Houthi networks involved in oil transfers, weapons procurement and smuggling operations that Washington says help finance the group's attacks and destabilizing (...)
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump on Thursday during a White House meeting, saying it was a recognition of the US president's commitment to her country's freedom.
"I think today (...)
European troop deployment in Greenland will have no impact on US President Donald Trump's plans to take control of the Arctic island from Denmark, the White House said on Thursday.
"I don't think troops in Europe impact the president's (...)
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres lashed out at world leaders on Thursday who he accused of turning their backs on international cooperation amid "self-defeating geopolitical divides" and "brazen violations of international law".
Addressing the (...)
Japan and the Philippines signed two defence pacts on Thursday, including a deal allowing their forces to exchange supplies and services, with both countries seeking to strengthen security cooperation in response to rising regional tensions and to (...)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed a new "strategic partnership" with China during a meeting with leader Xi Jinping Friday, as the US ally took steps to reset ties with Beijing in the face of historic friction with Donald Trump.
Canada and (...)
Several NATO countries are deploying small numbers of military personnel to Greenland to participate in joint exercises with Denmark as US President Donald Trump ramps up his threats to forcibly annex the Arctic island.
News of European deployments (...)
