Lebanon intensifies diplomatic contacts to halt targeting of Tyre, citing 'unjustified' attacks and threat to ancient archaeological sites.

US warns Oman against joining Iranian toll scheme for Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. has warned Oman not to participate in any Iranian toll scheme for the Strait of Hormuz.

EU lists Israeli occupiers and supporting groups as responsible for 'serious and systematic' human rights abuses against Palestinians in occupied West Bank.

The European Union has listed Israeli entities and supporting organizations as responsible for serious and systematic human rights abuses against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

UN chief Guterres calls for immediate de-escalation of Ukraine conflict, says trajectory 'not sustainable' and risks spiral.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for immediate and sustained de-escalation of the Ukraine conflict, warning that the current course is not sustainable and risks getting out of control.

Russia warns Japan is steadily militarizing, acquiring medium-range missiles, and straying from post-WWII commitments, as Shoigu flags Asian NATO bill in US.

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu warned that Japan is steadily increasing its military capabilities and moving away from post-WWII obligations, and expressed concern over a bill in the US to create an 'Asian NATO'.