Argentina’s president meets Pope Leo, confirms papal visit to Argentina
Argentina’s President Javier Milei met Pope Leo at the Vatican, confirming the pontiff’s upcoming visit to Argentina.
Russia has expressed concern over the escalating violence in Syria, calling for a united and stable country, as instability there could have severe repercussions for the entire Middle East, the Kremlin stated on Tuesday.
The Kremlin expressed its desire for a stable and united Syria, emphasizing that instability in the country could have far-reaching consequences for the entire Middle East.
Recent clashes between supporters of former president Bashar al-Assad and Syria’s new Islamist rulers have led to over 1,000 deaths, mostly civilians. Russia, a key ally of Assad, has maintained a strong presence in Syria, with two strategically important military bases that it seeks to retain following Assad's ouster in December.
“This is a highly volatile region, and any destabilization or disintegration of one country can have disastrous repercussions for the entire region. Therefore, we want to see Syria united, prosperous, stable, and friendly,” said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
Peskov also noted that Russia is in communication with other countries regarding the situation in Syria. On Monday, Russian UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia revealed that Russia is coordinating with the United States amid the escalating violence.
A bridge collapse in the Vygonichsky district of Russia’s Bryansk region, near the Ukrainian border, caused a train derailment and a traffic accident early Sunday, killing at least seven people and leaving 30 injured, according to emergency services.
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has confirmed it carried out a third targeted attack against the Crimean Bridge, also known as the Kerch Bridge, early Tuesday morning, marking a new escalation in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture early Monday, causing no reported injuries or damage, and no tsunami warning was issued, officials confirmed.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak this week to discuss recent trade tensions, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended abruptly in Istanbul on Monday, lasting just over an hour amid mounting tensions following a major Ukrainian drone strike on Russian strategic bombers and renewed pressure from the U.S. for a breakthrough.
Argentina’s President Javier Milei met Pope Leo at the Vatican, confirming the pontiff’s upcoming visit to Argentina.
Negotiations between China and the European Union regarding electric vehicle price commitments are in their final stages, although both sides acknowledge that further efforts are required to reach a resolution.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a phone call to discuss strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings in a phone call that also highlighted deepening ties and regional cooperation.
The United States has appointed Lieutenant General Alexus G. Grynkewich as the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). This development occurs as NATO allies prepare for a summit in The Hague later this month, where they have agreed to increase defence spending to 5% of their GDP.
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