Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday in Wonsan, in a sign of strengthening the relations between Moscow and Pyongyang, CNN reported.
US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai's English, sparking backlash from Liberians who found the remark patronizing. While the White House defended it as a compliment, critics called it inappropriate, citing Liberia's official language and history, CNN reported.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made a rare public appearance after several weeks, attending a religious gathering in Tehran on Saturday, CNN reported, citing the Iranian state media outlet Press TV.
Israel had earlier accepted the US-backed proposal, clearing the way for both sides to begin final negotiations to work out details before a ceasefire is finalized, CNN reported.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he plans to host a UFC fight on the White House grounds as part of the upcoming celebrations for America's 250th year of independence next year, CNN reported.
North Korea plans to triple its troop deployment to Russia to support its military efforts in Ukraine. An additional 25,000 to 30,000 soldiers are expected to arrive in Russia in the coming months, CNN reported, citing a Ukrainian intelligence assessment.
The decision to halt some weapons transfers to Ukraine comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded with Western allies to bolster its aerial defenses after intensifying Russian airborne attacks, CNN reported.
Trump and advisers hope that Iran -- under pressure from Israeli strikes and missile losses -- might agree to drop its uranium enrichment, a demand previously rejected, CNN reported. The pause also allows Trump more time to assess the risks of entering a foreign conflict he aimed to avoid.
Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah warned it will target US bases across the Middle East if the US joins the Iran-Israel war. The group also threatened key shipping routes, while President Trump said he will decide in two weeks whether to launch a strike on Iran, CNN reported.
Trump urged Netanyahu to stop talk of attacking Iran and end the Gaza war, CNN reported. The call came as ceasefire talks with Hamas gained traction. Netanyahu, however, said Iran was stalling peace efforts. Tensions between the US and Israel continue to grow over their differing approach
The US is withdrawing diplomats and military families from parts of the Middle East due to rising tensions with Iran, CNN reported. The move follows growing regional instability and concerns over a possible conflict involving Iran and Israel.
President Trump's new travel ban targets citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries, citing visa overstays and weak screening. The policy, criticized by rights groups, aims to block new visa applicants while allowing those with existing visas to enter, CNN reported.