Putin blames West for Ukraine war at China-led SCO summit Russia’s president defends the military campaign in Ukraine, blaming NATO and Western policies for the conflict. Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2025
Leaders Gather With China's Xi For Summit Ceremony Around two dozen Eurasian leaders will gather on Monday morning for a ceremony hosted by President Xi Jinping on the final day of a showpiece summit aimed at putting China front and centre of regional relations. International Business Times · Sep 1, 2025
Putin Lands In Tianjin For Summit Hosted By China President Vladimir Putin landed in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on Sunday to attend a summit hosted by counterpart Xi Jinping with around 20 other world leaders. International Business Times · Aug 31, 2025
Putin and Modi in China for Shanghai Cooperation summit hosted by Xi President Xi Jinping gathered the leaders of Russia and India among dignitaries from around 20 Eurasian countries on Sunday for a showpiece summit aimed at putting China front and centre of regional relations. Radio France Internationale · Aug 31, 2025
China's Xi Welcomes Leaders In Tianjin Ahead Of Summit Chinese President Xi Jinping began welcoming dignitaries including United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and Egyptian Premier Moustafa Madbouly on Saturday before a summit attended by leaders from more than 20 countries. International Business Times · Aug 30, 2025
Iran and Europe hold Geneva nuclear talks as sanctions deadline looms Tehran will hold nuclear talks with France, Britain and Germany on Tuesday in Geneva – the second round of meetings since Iran's 12-day war with Israel in June derailed negotiations with Washington. The European partners have threatened to trigger UN sanctions unless Tehran resumes cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog. Radio France Internationale · Aug 26, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,279 Here are the key events on day 1,279 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025
Iran rejects sanctions threats before renewed nuclear talks with Europe Iran and European countries agree to resume nuclear talks next week despite threats of unilateral sanctions. Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2025
Russian allies Belarus and Iran agree to boost defence as part of raft of agreements Lukashenka, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, allowed Russia to use Belarusian territory as a staging ground for Moscow’ full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and later allowed the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear missiles. Euronews · Aug 21, 2025
Russian allies Belarus and Iran agree to boost bilateral defense ties Belarus and Iran signed have new agreements to boost bilateral ties in areas including defense The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Iran’s president visits Armenia for talks on US-backed Azerbaijan corridor Iran rejects TRIPP, says the presence of American companies in the region would be ‘worrying’. Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2025
Iran's Pezeshkian criticises Netanyahu's pledge to help in water crisis Pezeshkian's response came as Netanyahu addressed Iranians in a video message on Tuesday, pledging that Israel would help solve the country’s severe water shortages once Iran is “free” from the current government. Euronews · Aug 14, 2025
Iran says IAEA talks will be ‘complicated’ ahead of agency’s planned visit The IAEA is yet to make a statement about the meeting, which will not include a visit to Iranian nuclear sites. Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2025
Iran founds new Supreme National Defense Council after June attacks by Israel Iran's state media says the country has founded a new defense council after attacks in June by Israel and the U.S. A report by state TV on Monday said the country’s Supreme National Security council has decided to establish a Supreme National Defense Council that President Masoud Pezeshkian will head The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2025 Pakistan’s Sharif hosts Iran’s Pezeshkian, agrees to security, trade boost Agreements, including for energy and trade sectors, have been signed during the two-day visit of Iranian president.
Euronews · Jul 24, 2025 Tehran ready for nuclear talks if US takes steps to rebuild trust, Iranian official says Iran is set to meet on Friday in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany, known as the E3 nations, and the European Union’s deputy foreign policy commissioner.
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025 Iran says it's ready for nuclear talks with the US but only if Washington rebuilds trust Iran says it is ready to engage in talks with the United States, but only if Washington takes meaningful steps to rebuild trust
Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2025 Iran ready for war with Israel, will not halt nuclear programme: Pezeshkian In an interview with Al Jazeera, Iran’s president insists Tehran’s uranium enrichment programme will continue.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025 Iranians asked to limit water use as temperatures hit 50C and reservoirs are depleted Public holiday announced in Tehran as government tries to grapple with deepening water crisis
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025 The go-between: how Qatar became the global capital of diplomacy The long read: The tiny, astonishingly wealthy country has become a major player on the world stage, trying to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What’s driving this project?
Euronews · Jul 16, 2025 Iran regime to undergo change but not towards democracy, veteran diplomat says Alan Eyre, a veteran US diplomat, believes the recent Iran-Israel conflict will militarise Tehran further and diminish the influence of reformists.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian injured during Israel’s attacks The attack came on the fourth day of a 12-day war Israel launched against Iran in June
Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2025 Iranian president lightly wounded while escaping Israeli attack More details emerge on June assassination attempt on President Masoud Pezeshkian and other officials by Israel.
Euronews · Jul 13, 2025 Iran publishes details of June 26 Israeli attack on Security Council meeting On Saturday, the Fars news agency has revealed details about Israel's June 26 attack on the National Security Council. According to the report, Chief Justice Mohseni Ezhai and other top officials attended the meeting, and the president injured his leg while fleeing the scene.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025 Israel says Iran could reach enriched uranium at a nuclear site hit by US A senior Israeli official says Israel believes deeply buried stocks of enriched uranium at one Iranian nuclear facility hit by the U.S. military are potentially retrievable