EU, UK agree 'fluid border' between Spain and Gibraltar

The European Union and Britain have agreed to a fluid border between Gibraltar and Spain, clearing the way to finalise a post-Brexit deal on the territory with the EU.

US Navy P-8A Poseidon Patrol Aircraft Crosses Taiwan Strait

A US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft flew through "international airspace" across the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, the US Navy's 7th Fleet said.

China accuses Germany of raising security risks with military ships in Taiwan strait

China criticised Germany on Saturday for increasing security risks after two German naval vessels passed through the Taiwan Strait, a key waterway that Beijing claims as its territory.

Syria praises the five principles of peaceful coexistence reaffirmed by Chinese President – SANA

Syria praised far-reaching vision of the five principles of peaceful coexistence renewed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in his speech on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of these Principles launched by China, India and Myanmar in 1954.

Putin did not rule out making changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine

Vladimir Putin, speaking at the SPIEF plenary session, did not rule out that Russia’s nuclear doctrine will have to be adjusted.

Philippines urged not to disrupt peace in the South China Sea

China on Thursday reaffirmed its sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao, the South China Sea islands, urging the Philippines not to side with external forces to disrupt peace in the South China Sea.

Russia Seeking Urgent Review of US Strikes on Syria, Iraq at UN Security Council - Moscow

Moscow strongly condemns the US airstrikes on Syria and Iraq and is seeking an immediate review of the attacks at the UN Security Council, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.

Iraqi government confirms 16 deaths in US strikes, slams US strikes on Iraqi territory as act of aggression

The Iraqi authorities have confirmed the deaths of 16 people as a result of strikes carried out by the US Air Force in the country’s border areas on Saturday.

Robert F Kennedy Jr calls for withdrawal of US troops from Middle East. Iraqi military spokesman warns attacks could have ‘horrible’ consequences

Robert F Kennedy Jr, who is mounting a long-shot bid for the US presidency as an independent, has responded to the US strikes on Iraq and Syria with a sharp critique of Washington’s policy of stationing troops in unfriendly countries in the Middle East.

Iran Raps Arab League Statement, Reaffirms Right to Combat Threats

The Iranian Foreign Ministry dismissed a statement from the Arab League which has condemned Iran’s recent missile strikes on Erbil in Iraq, stressing that the Islamic Republic has no qualms about protecting its national security.

Iraq Intends to Boost Talks on Withdrawal of US-Led Coalition

The Iraqi government intends to speed up negotiations with the US-led international coalition on the final withdrawal of its forces from the country, media adviser to the Iraqi prime minister, Hisham al-Rikabi, told Sputnik on Saturday.

Iraqi Armed Forces Blame US-Led Coalition for Attack on Militia Headquarters in Baghdad

 The Iraqi armed forces on Thursday accused the US-led international coalition of the deadly attack on the militia headquarters in Baghdad, calling it an "act akin to terrorist activities."

Lebanon Will File Complaint With UN Security Council Against Israel

 Lebanese Interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati contacted the foreign minister and ordered an urgent complaint to the UN Security Council due to the violation of the country's sovereignty by Israel after the attack on the office of Palestinian movement Hamas in southern Beirut, the Lebanese government said on Tuesday.

North Korea Says It Will Not Negotiate Sovereignty with 'Double-Faced' US

North Korea said it would never negotiate its sovereignty with the United States, criticizing Washington as "double-faced" for offering talks while ramping up military activities in the region, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.

US strike on Syria violates Syrian sovereignty, Nebenzya said

The recent US strike on the territory of Syria violates its sovereignty and international law and threatens escalation in the region, Vasily Nebenzya, the Russian permanent representative to the organization, said at a UN Security Council meeting.

Moscow: UN representatives ignore rules of international humanitarian aid in Syria

 Russian Foreign Ministry denounced the “high-ranking” UN representatives’ disregard for the rules and basic principles of international humanitarian assistance and the suffering of millions of Syrians in order to satisfy the political demands of Western countries to undermine Syria’s sovereignty and deepen its territorial division.

Lavrov: Russia has entered a phase of acute confrontation with the US, EU and NATO

Russia has entered a phase of the most acute confrontation with the collective West represented by the United States, the European Union and the North Atlantic Alliance. This statement was made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, speaking on the sidelines of the XXXI Assembly of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy.

Deputy Defense Minister Fomin told foreign military attaches about Russia's approaches to nuclear deterrence

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin spoke to foreign military attachés about Russian approaches to nuclear deterrence. This is reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

US to act if China threatens its sovereignty — Biden

Washington will act to defend the United States if China takes measures that threaten the US sovereignty, US President Joe Biden said in his annual State of the Union Address to the US Congress.

Chinas Army Must Always Be On Standby, Resolutely Defend National Sovereignty - Minister

 China's army needs to improve combat capability, always be ready for war, and resolutely defend the country's sovereignty, security and interests, Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said on Wednesday.