In conflict with Israel, Iran acts under right of self-defense — Russian diplomat

 In the ongoing standoff with Israel, Iran is acting in line with the right of self-defense, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told reporters.

Denmark allowed the Ukrainian Armed Forces to use their F-16s on Russian territory

The Danish authorities will allow Ukraine to use F-16 fighters transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces for attacks on targets in Russia. This was stated by the country's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

West in UNSC Continues to Obstruct De-Escalation Efforts in Gaza – Russia’s UN Envoy

Western countries in the UN Security Council continue to torpedo any de-escalation efforts in the area of the Palestine-Israel conflict, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia has said.

Japan seeks longer-range cruise missiles amid North Korea threat

Japan plans to acquire medium-range air-to-surface missiles, expanding its strike capability to North Korea.

Mexicans take up clubs, machetes to repel looters

Three days of looting in this Gulf Coast city amid nationwide protests over sharp increases in gasoline prices came to an end on Friday thanks to the arrival of more police reinforced by residents wielding clubs and machetes.

Syrian, Greek lawyers discuss how to defend Syria against terror aggression

Syrian Bar Association and Greek Progressive Lawyers Association have agreed on forming a joint grouping whose task is to clarify what is going on in Syria.

Texas Allows Carrying Handguns in Plain Sight

A new law allowing handgun license holders to carry weapons in the open has come into force in Texas, law enforcement said.

Turkey explains Daesh (ISIS/ISIL) air strikes in letter to UN

Turkey told the United Nations on Friday that it had started conducting air strikes on Daesh militant group in exercise of its rights of self-defense as defined by the Article 51 of the U.N. Charter, which allows countries to engage in self-defense against an armed attack.