China's FM voices his country's commitment to "strengthen strategic cooperation" with Russia.

As calls for banning the Israeli regime from all global sports competitions gain momentum around the world, a member of the European Parliament, Clare Daly has urged sports federations worldwide to suspend the apartheid regime “until it complies with international law.”

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Israel’s recent attacks on Syria and Lebanon are meant to divert public opinion from the regime’s “disgraceful defeat” in the Gaza war.

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the remark in a phone call with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.

Since October 7, Israel has killed over 13,000 Palestinians in Gaza.

The Russian foreign minister was addressing a panel discussion during the Russia International Exhibition and Forum.

The Iranian and Russian foreign ministers discuss express concern that the spread of the war to other parts of the region will spiral the situation out of control.