Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein arrives in Damascus for first official visit to Syria since Assad regime's overthrow in late 2024

Bahrain's foreign minister welcomes Oman's announcement of a safe passage corridor for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping chokepoint.

Bahrain's foreign minister welcomes Oman's announcement of a corridor for safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia and Vanuatu sign delayed security deal. The agreement is viewed as a move to curb China's influence in the Pacific.

Australia and Vanuatu have signed a delayed security agreement that is viewed as a move to curb China's influence.

Putin orders civilian infrastructure protection from Ukrainian strikes, says Russia remains ready for peace talks based on Istanbul and Anchorage frameworks

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the government and defense ministry to implement measures mitigating the impact of Ukrainian strikes on civilian infrastructure, while stating Russia remains ready for peace negotiations with Ukraine based on Istanbul agreements and frameworks discussed in Anchorage, Alaska.

Syrian authorities seize 600,000 Captagon pills and arrest two suspected traffickers in Homs and Idlib

Syrian authorities arrested two suspected drug traffickers and seized 600,000 Captagon pills during a security operation in the central province of Homs and the northwestern province of Idlib, according to interior authorities. Forces also confiscated light and medium weapons, RPG launcher rounds, ammunition and various types of grenades.