Iran to become ‘full-fledged’ SCO member in July

The Iranian foreign minister made the announcement from South Africa, where he took part in a ministerial meeting of the BRICS economic bloc

Armenia, Azerbaijan advance peace talks in Moscow

While Russian officials hailed the meeting, they say 'technical difficulties' remain before a peace agreement over the Nagorno-Karabakh region can be achieved

Iran calls for ‘maritime security belt’ at SCO meeting

The proposal aims to ensure the safety, security, and stability of global maritime trade among SCO member states, particularly in the face of aggressive western policies

UN cross-border aid program for Syria abused by extremists: Moscow

The Russian official condemned the UN’s failure to lift restrictions on new border crossings opened by Damascus following the earthquake

Turkiye-Syria talks resume as Moscow hosts four-way defense meeting

A Syrian source claimed that the meeting focused on a potential Turkish military withdrawal, not on normalization

Following in Iran’s footsteps, Saudi Arabia agrees to join SCO

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is an all-eastern cooperation bloc created 22 years ago by Russia, China and several Central Asian states

Washington used 300 tons of depleted uranium in Iraq: Moscow

As the world observes the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war, western officials have tried to whitewash the devastating effects depleted uranium can have on the civilian population

In Moscow, Xi and Putin bury Pax Americana

In Moscow this week, the Chinese and Russian leaders revealed their joint commitment to redesign the global order, an undertaking that has 'not been seen in 100 years.'

Hamas delegation on official visit to Moscow

Israel has attempted to backpedal public support for Ukraine in order to appease Russia

Lavrov welcomes Saudi FM to Moscow

Simmering tensions between the White House and Saudi Arabia have led the kingdom to deepen cooperation with other partners, such as Russia and China

Assad to visit Moscow for talks with Putin: Report

Assad's upcoming visit to Moscow comes amidst the thawing of ties between Damascus and other regional states, most notably Turkiye

Iran discovers world’s second largest lithium reserve

Iran's lithium deposits are estimated at 8.5 million metric tons, which would make it the world's second largest lithium reserve after Chile

Saudi Arabia eager to join SCO, BRICS: Russian diplomat

The Gulf nation’s membership in the SCO is being actively discussed, while the idea of joining BRICS is under consideration

A Moscow meeting shatters fantasies of a Syrian ‘confederation’

Russian-brokered Syrian-Turkish rapprochement will bury prospects of a divided Syria, with the potential for opposition factions to be co-opted into the armed forces.

Turkiye looks for discount on Russian gas imports: Report

Ankara is looking to ease its energy just days after G7 countries imposed a price cap on Russian oil

Turkiye seeks gas discount with Russia

Turkiye has increased its Russian oil imports to over 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) this year, compared to last year's mere 98,000 bpd

CIA chief scolds Turkish counterpart for ‘endangering’ US occupation troops in Syria

Turkish attacks in northern Syria have caused severe damage to US-occupied oil and gas facilities

Moscow and Washington urge Turkey to roll back attacks on Syria and Iraq

The Turkish army has reportedly bombed a US-run training base for the SDF and the vicinity of a Russian military base, in pursuit of Kurdish militias allegedly tied to a terror attack in Istanbul

Iran close to discovering a ‘zero-day’ exploit that could paralyze Israeli infrastructure

Iran is reportedly exporting its knowledge in cybersecurity to Lebanon and Palestine, in a bid to create a multi-front offensive capability against Israel

Moscow to build ‘natural gas hub’ in Turkey: Erdogan

Both authorities consider Turkey’s Thrace region, bordering Greece and Bulgaria, to be the best viable option for gas exportation

Moscow offers to mediate talks between Erdogan and Assad: Turkish presidency

Syrian officials previously denied establishing contact with Turkey, which occupies large swathes of northern Syria with the help of extremist armed groups

Putin receives UAE president in Moscow to discuss energy markets, international issues

Before Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan arrived in Moscow, he visited Serbia to discuss mutual cooperation between the two countries

Syria appoints veteran diplomat to head its mission in Moscow

Bashar al-Jaafari's diplomatic career spans over 5 decades, during which he served in France, Indonesia, and the UN

Enemy seeking to disintegrate Iran by sowing discord: Ebrahim Raisi

Iran has accused the US, Israel and European countries of fueling protests to destabilize the Islamic Republic

German chancellor ‘very irritated’ by Turkey’s plan to join SCO

Turkey recently announced its intentions to join the Russia and China-led economic bloc, which makes up close to 30 percent of the global GDP

Putin affirms support for Iran’s early SCO entry

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi called on the SCO to adopt new approaches in confronting US unilateralism

SCO summit strengthens Iran’s regional presence

The Russian Federation has been approaching Iran with new economic agreements and the purchase of Iranian drones, following greater isolation by the West due to the war in Ukraine

Iranian and Russian presidents hold talks at SCO summit

Iran and Russia have recently deepened cooperation in order to bypass western sanctions

Lavrov receives Hamas delegation in Moscow

Tensions between Russia and Israel have been heating up since the special military operation in Ukraine

Hamas delegation lands in Moscow for official talks

Hamas praised Russia for its public stance on Palestine during talks to discuss establishing bilateral ties