China says opposes European sanctions over Iran nuclear programme
Beijing (AFP) Aug 15, 2025
/> China said Friday it opposed invoking sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme after three Western nations told the UN they would reimpose them if no diplomatic solution was found by the end ... more
North Korea denies loudspeaker removal, rejects Seoul outreach
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 14, 2025
The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday denied Seoul's claim that the North had begun removing propaganda speakers inside the DMZ and dismissed South Korean outreach efforts as a "pipedream," state-run media reported. ... more
Belarus to practice nuclear-capable missile use in Russia drills
Moscow (AFP) Aug 13, 2025
/> Belarus said Wednesday it will practice deployment of Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles during the joint Zapad-2025 ("West-2025") drills close to the EU and NATO's eastern flank border. ... more