Hague, 14 March 2025 Former Philippines President, Rodrigo Duterte, 79, became the first Asian former leader to appear before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague via videolink at 3:00 p.m.  local time today. During the session, he was informed of the charges against him and his rights as a defendant. Speaking briefly in...

Cairo, 08 March 2025 (Anadolu News) Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani stressed the critical need for an agreement between the US and Iran. “There is no way that Qatar would support any kind of military step in that region. We will not give up until we see a diplomatic solution between the US...

06 March 2025 Dr. Tayseer Shanabla (By origin a Palestinian,Academic and Former Diplomat) The Arab League has reached 80 years of age—it has grown old and should be retired! Another emergency summit is being held in Cairo under the title "Palestine Summit," with the primary goal of announcing an "alternative plan" to Trump’s schemes to...

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has criticized US President Donald Trump for undermining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling the tense White House exchange another sign of “a new era of ruthlessness” in today's world. Baerbock told a news conference on Saturday that, like many others, she couldn't sleep well the previous night after watching events...

Tehran, 19 Feb. 2025  The Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited Tehran on Wednesday on an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Upon arrival at Mehrabad International Airport, the Amir and his accompanying delegation were warmly received by Iran's Minister of Energy, Abbas Aliabadi; Ambassador of State of...

Beijing, 18 Feb. 2025 (Xinhua) With its rapid development and growing international influence, China has been increasingly engaging in global affairs, offering Chinese solutions to global challenges such as poverty and climate change in both concept and action, said a Xinhua think tank report released on Tuesday. The report, titled 'Promoting the Development and Progress...

Delhi, 18 Feb. 2025 (Ministry of External Affairs) Qatar and India today, on Tuesday signed two agreements and five MoUs. Both the countries  exchanged an agreement on establishment of strategic partnership between the two countries; a revised agreement for avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income; five...

16 Feb. 2025 (Anadolu News) China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said the fundamental solution to the Middle East issue lies in implementing the two-state solution. Wang made these remarks during his meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Saturday, the Foreign Ministry in...

07 Feb. 2025 (Anadolu) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes in Gaza. In his order, Trump accused the international court of engaging in "illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close...

Rawalpindi, 05 Feb. 2025 (ISPR) Pakistan observed Kashmir Solidarity Day on Wednesday, reaffirming its unwavering support for the people of the Indian-Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in their struggle for self-determination. The day, a national holiday, began with special prayers in the mosques for the liberation of Kashmir. A minute's silence was observed throughout...