Venezuela's interim president says the country has never considered becoming the 51st U.S. state. The statement follows recent speculation regarding the nation's political status.

IMO chief warns against transiting Strait of Hormuz without credible security guarantees, citing 11 seafarer fatalities in 42 incidents since late February

The secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization warned against vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz without credible security guarantees, citing seafarer deaths and injuries in recent incidents.

Denmark's PM Frederiksen: Supporting Ukraine is self-defense, not charity. Europe cannot rearm effectively without Ukraine, she said at NB8-Ukraine summit in Tallinn.

Danish Prime Minister: our support for Ukraine is not charity, it is self-defense. Europe cannot effectively rearm without Ukraine, said DanishMette Frederiksen. She stated this at a press conference of NB8 prime ministers and the President of Ukraine in Tallinn on Tuesday.

Nordic-Baltic leaders back Ukraine's 'irreversible path' to NATO membership in joint declaration, signaling continued alliance solidarity amid Russia's war.

Nordic-Baltic leaders support Ukraine's 'irreversible path' to NATO membership: joint declaration

U.S.-Iran talks face major hurdles, Pakistani government sources say, calling a deal to end the war within days 'unlikely' amid Israel's 'non-stop' ceasefire violations.

Pakistani government sources tell Anadolu that reaching an agreement to end the war between the U.S. and Iran within the next few days is 'unlikely' due to a 'complex situation,' citing Israel's 'non-stop' ceasefire violations.