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Qatar rejects Iran’s missile strike explanation

Qatar has firmly rejected Iran’s explanation for recent missile strikes on its territory, insisting that the attacks hit civilian areas and key infrastructure, not just American interests as Tehran claims. The Qatari position was delivered during a phone call between Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. According to Qatar, Iran maintained that the missiles were aimed at United States assets in the region and were not intended to target the State of Qatar. Sheikh Mohammed rejected this account, stressing that evidence on the ground shows the strikes affected civilian and residential areas, including locations near Hamad International Airport and other sensitive sites. He described the attacks as a blatant infringement of Qatar’s sovereignty and a serious threat to the safety of its people and strategic […]

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Islamic leaders reject US call on Sharia, blasphemy laws

Islamic leaders in Nigeria have rejected a recommendation by a United States congressional panel asking the Federal Government to scrap Sharia and blasphemy laws, saying the demand touches on national sovereignty, the constitution and fragile interfaith relations in the country.​ Those who spoke include an official of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs who asked not to be named, Sheikh Sidi Munir of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Nurudeen Khalid, former Chief Imam of the National Assembly Legislative Quarters Juma’at Mosque in Abuja, and Professor Ishaq Akintola, Executive Director of Muslim Rights Concern.​ The US panel’s report followed hearings, expert consultations and fact-finding visits to Nigeria and suggested possible sanctions, visa bans and a new security partnership to protect vulnerable communities, while also urging Nigeria to show clear action against religious persecution and insecurity.​ Responding, the NSCIA official […]

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Trump gives Iran 10 days to agree deal or face possible strike

United States President Donald Trump says the world will know within about 10 days whether his administration reaches a new deal with Iran or decides to launch military action. He warned that if diplomacy fails, Washington is prepared to respond with force. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said talks with Iran were “serious” but insisted any agreement must go beyond the previous nuclear deal. He wants tighter restrictions on Iran’s nuclear programme, limits on its ballistic missiles and changes to its regional activities. The comments come as the United States continues a major military build up around Iran, moving additional warships, aircraft and troops into the region. American officials say the deployments are meant to deter Tehran and protect US personnel and allies. Iran has repeatedly denied seeking nuclear weapons and insists its programme is for peaceful […]

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Russia says Iran uranium offer still open

Russia says its offer to take Iran’s enriched uranium abroad as part of a wider deal to ease United States concerns is still available.​ Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters in Moscow that Russia had previously proposed exporting Iran’s enriched uranium reserves to Russian territory. She said this initiative remains on the table but that it is for Iran to decide whether to accept it.​ Zakharova stressed that only Iran has the right to decide what to do with its uranium stockpile. She added that Tehran alone can choose whether to send the material abroad and, if so, to which country.​ The proposal is part of broader diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and address Washington’s concerns about the level and volume of uranium enrichment. No decision by Iran on the renewed offer has been announced.

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Turkey opposes military operations against Iran

Turkey says it is against any military operation against Iran, warning that foreign intervention would only deepen crises in the country and across the Middle East. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told journalists in Istanbul that Iran’s internal problems must be resolved by Iranians themselves, not imposed from outside.​ Fidan said Ankara does not want instability in neighbouring Iran, even though it recognises there are serious issues within Iranian society and government. He cautioned that attempts by the United States or Israel to use force would likely worsen tensions and trigger wider regional conflict.​​ The minister noted that the current protests in Iran stem from legitimate grievances, but that they are also being exploited by Iran’s external enemies. He said Turkey’s priority is to encourage dialogue and a negotiated understanding between Washington and Tehran, which he described as crucial for regional […]

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North Korea says shameless US is making a mockery of UN

North Korea has accused the United States of abusing the United Nations and trying to turn it into a tool for its own interests. Pyongyang called US actions “shameless” and said Washington was making a mockery of the UN through its behaviour.​ In a statement from its mission to the UN in New York, North Korea condemned reported US plans to hold a briefing on alleged North Korean violations of UN sanctions. It said the real issue the UN should focus on is what it described as a “hideous criminal act” by the United States, without giving details.​ Pyongyang said the US “despises the existence of the UN itself” and uses the organisation only when it serves its strategic goals. It warned that Washington’s “irrationality and malpractice” in using the UN arena for unilateral and selfish purposes should not be […]

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Venezuela experts condemn US strike and Maduro’s capture

Nigeria’s foreign policy community has sharply criticised the recent United States military strike in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.​Experts say the action violates international law, undermines national sovereignty and risks destabilising Latin America.​ What NIIA and experts said The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and other foreign policy scholars described the operation as a dangerous precedent.​They warned that the use of force to remove a sitting leader, even one accused of serious crimes, erodes global norms built to prevent unilateral interventions.​ Concerns over international law Analysts argued that the strike breached the UN Charter principles on non-use of force and non-interference in the internal affairs of states.​They stressed that accountability for alleged narco-terrorism or human rights abuses should follow legal, multilateral processes, not unilateral military action.​ Risks for Africa and global order The experts cautioned that accepting […]

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Thailand releases captured Cambodian soldiers

Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers who had been held since July following deadly clashes along the disputed border between the two countries. The handover comes under the ceasefire agreement reached on Saturday to halt weeks of fighting. The transfer was delayed by one day after Thailand raised concerns about alleged violations of the truce. The release eventually went ahead after sustained diplomatic efforts by China aimed at ensuring the ceasefire remains intact. Tensions along the Thailand–Cambodia border escalated sharply earlier this month, after years of simmering disputes. The fighting lasted several weeks and forced close to one million civilians to flee their homes in affected areas. Under the ceasefire deal, both sides agreed to freeze troop positions at current front lines, prohibit reinforcements and allow displaced civilians to return to border communities as soon as conditions permit. The Cambodian […]

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Thailand, Cambodia agree border ceasefire after weeks of clashes

Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire deal to end weeks of armed clashes along their shared border over disputed territory. The agreement, which took effect at noon local time, aims to halt hostilities and calm tensions in the area.​ Under the terms, both countries have pledged to stop all fighting, avoid new military movements and refrain from violating each other’s airspace for military purposes. The measures are intended to prevent fresh flare ups while political and military dialogue continues.​ The ceasefire also requires Thailand to repatriate 18 Cambodian soldiers captured in earlier fighting in July once the truce has held for 72 hours. Their release has been one of Cambodia’s key demands in recent talks.​ The agreement was signed at a border checkpoint by Cambodian defence minister Tea Seiha and his Thai counterpart Nattaphon Narkphanit. It followed three days […]

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 China says US is trying to block closer India ties

China has accused the United States of twisting its defence policy in an effort to block closer ties between Beijing and New Delhi. Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks in Beijing while reacting to a U.S. Pentagon report on China’s approach to India. The report suggested China may seek to use easing border tensions with India to curb the growth of U.S.–India relations. Lin said China views its relationship with India from a long term and strategic perspective. He added that the border issue is strictly a matter between the two neighbours. He said China opposes any outside country commenting on or interfering in the border dispute. Lin also rejected what he called U.S. attempts to misrepresent China’s defence policy.

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