Pence pledges U.S. commitment to NATO during Estonia trip

Speaking in Estonia Monday, Vice President Mike Pence reinforced the United States' commitment to a NATO against aggression.

IRGC Commander Warns of ‘Serious Consequences’ of US Acts in Persian Gulf

Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) for Political Affairs Brigadier General Rasoul Sanaei-Rad warned that US naval forces’ recent acts in the Persian Gulf could have serious repercussions for Washington.

North Korea test-fires improved ballistic missile

North Korea launched an improved ballistic missile with intercontinental range late Friday, South Korea's military said, a provocation seen as Pyongyang's answer to Seoul's recent dialogue offer and the international community's move to toughen sanctions.

Syria : US says coalition partners must only fight IS

The US has warned its coalition partners in Syria to focus exclusively on the fight against so-called Islamic State (IS) and not regime forces.

EU concerned over U.S. sanctions on Russia

The European Union on Wednesday said it is concerned with the United States' proposed additional sanctions against Russia, citing a threat to energy independence.

Libyan rivals agree on nationwide ceasefire

The two main rivals in conflict-ridden Libya have agreed on a nationwide ceasefire, except for in the fight against terrorist groups, and will work on holding early presidential and parliamentary elections, according to a joint declaration.

Doklam has always been under China's effective jurisdiction without dispute: FM

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday that there has been no territorial dispute in the Doklam area.

US contributed to ISIS creation, now tries to claim victory over it : Iraqi VP

The recapture of Mosul is an achievement of the Iraqi people while the US is trying to highjack it and claims it was them who "led that war," Iraq's Vice President Nouri al-Maliki has told the RIA Novosti news agency.

UN blames Saudi-led coalition for deadly Yemen strikes

The United Nations has blamed a Saudi-led coalition for a deadly air strike on civilians in Yemen this week, saying there were no military targets in the area hit.

US decision to shut down training program of “Syrian opposition” enhances Russian-US cooperation

The Head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Russian Upper House of Parliament Konstantin Kosachev said the U.S. decision to shut down the US Central Intelligence Agency’s program to equip and train “moderate opposition” in Syria opens new opportunities for Russian-US cooperation in the war on terrorism in the country, SANA reported.

Qatar admits that it is against the Arab coalition in Yemen

Qatar admitted that it was compelled to join the Arab Coalition to restore legitimacy in Yemen, in a clear and implicit admission that it was from the very beginning, against the legitimacy coalition in Yemen.

Malorossiya project is personal initiative of self-proclaimed republic's leader : Kremlin

The idea of the establishment of a new state Malorossiya is a personal initiative of Alexander Zakharchenko, Head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), Russian president’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

Challenges remain after Mosul liberation: UN envoy

The path to conclusively defeat Daesh is fraught with difficulties despite a major victory in Mosul, the United Nations' special envoy on Iraq said Monday.

Venezuelan President Urges Peaceful Conduct of Opposition’s Referendum

The opposition’s referendum will question the legitimacy of the National Constituent Assembly, called by Maduro, and the need for the elections in Venezuela. However, the country's National Electoral Council said that results of the referendum will not have legal force as only the electoral authorities have the right to hold such events. The opposition in response referred to Article 71 of the constitution, which allows holding consultative surveys.

US-backed mercenaries in Southern Syria Reject Ceasefire Deal

The largest coalition of militant groups in Southern Syria announced that they have refused to participate in a US-Russia brokered cessation of hostilities stretching across Quneitra, Dara'a and Western Sweida.

China's normal trade with DPRK accords with UN resolutions: FM

China said on Thursday its normal trade with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) does not violate relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

Ex-Brazilian President da Silva convicted of corruption

Brazil's former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been convicted and sentenced to nine years and six months in prison for corruption and money laundering.

Syrian Official Says Iran, Russia Curbing Turkey’s Danger in North of Syria

Iran and Russia policy for curbing Turkey danger in the Syrian northern parts are a positive step, an adviser to the Syrian Prime Minister said, elaborating on differences between safe zones and de-escalation zones.

Putin: US ‘more pragmatic’ on Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that he believes the United States has become “more pragmatic” about the Syrian civil war.

German states send more police to Hamburg as G20 violence escalates

Protesters injured at least 160 police officers, torched cars and lorries and broke into a locked-down metro station today, seeking to wrest control of the streets of Hamburg as leaders from the world's biggest economies met nearby.

Lavrov says Moscow wants Washington's ideas on no-flight zones in Syria

Russia has asked the US to provide ideas on no-flight zones in Syria but it has not received any answer so far, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.

Over 100,000 Migrants Cross Med to Europe since January: UN

More than 100,000 migrants and refugees have made the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to Europe since the beginning of the year, and 2,247 have died trying, the UN said Tuesday.

Turkish Military Op/invasion Against Kurds in Syria's Afrin Could Begin 'Any Time Soon'

A joint military operation between the Free Syrian Army (FSA) and the Turkish Armed Forces against Kurdish military units in the Syrian city of Afrin could take place any time soon, a FSA commander told Sputnik Turkey.

Marine Le Pen under investigation for misuse of European Union funds

 Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right National Front party, has been charged in connection to the party's alleged misuse of funds from the European Parliament.