No country fits 'coercive diplomacy' hat better than US - China.org.cn

No country fits the hat of "coercive diplomacy" better than the United States, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

China Lambasts Pentagon’s Budget Increase as Being Caused by US ‘Mental Disorder’ - FARS

(FNA)- Washington’s intention of boosting its military budget is caused by a psychological disorder and paranoia plaguing certain members of the Joe Biden administration amid the exaggeration of the alleged "Chinese threat", Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesman Wu Qian said Thursday.

Moscow Slams London for Undermining Arms Control - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – London's decision to boost nuclear capabilities is dealing a serious blow to the very concept of arms control, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Wednesday.

US issues 'heightened threat' alert after transition - BBC News

US security chiefs have warned of a heightened threat of domestic terrorism from people unhappy with the outcome of the November election.

Spokesman Warns of Iran’s Response after Trump’s Threat

The spokesperson for the Iranian administration dismissed falsified reports to which the US president has referred to threaten Iran with military action, cautioning Washington that any mistake would draw Iran’s appropriate response.

Russia’s Lukoil Puts Iran Plans on Hold over New US Sanctions

Lukoil, Russia’s second biggest oil producer, said it had decided not to go ahead with plans to develop projects in Iran at the moment due to the threat of US sanctions, a company official said.

Trump Warns "Iranian Regime" That If It Threatens US 'Will Pay Price Like Few Ever Paid'

U.S. president, issued a firm warning to Iranian regime leaders that they will “pay a price like few other countries have ever paid” if the U.S. is threatened in any way.

Theresa May to EU Leaders: Russia Is A Threat to Us All

Theresa May will tell EU leaders over dinner in Brussels on Thursday that Russia is a threat to the whole of the bloc that will last for years to come.

Russia mocks UK minister's attack warning

Russia has ridiculed a UK minister for suggesting it could cause "thousands and thousands and thousands" of deaths by crippling British infrastructure.

"Taking names": US warns other nations ahead of UN Jerusalem vote

US Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday warned countries that she will report back to President Donald Trump with the names of those who support a draft resolution rejecting the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Japan to seek funding for long-range missiles amid North Korean threat

Japan will fast-track spending to buy long-range missiles for the first time amid escalating tensions with North Korea.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad says will confront 'Israel war threats'

Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement said Sunday that the Israeli threats to target its party leaders is "a declaration of war that we will confront."

North Korea threatens Australia for aligning itself with the US, South Korea

North Korea criticized and threatened Australia on Saturday for aligning itself with South Korea and the United States and for its attitude toward the Pyongyang regime, according to state-run media.

US Ambassador Haley: UN is Out of Options Regarding DPRK Threat

On Sunday, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, said that the UN Security Council has exhausted its options on containing North Korea’s nuclear program and the Pentagon may need to step in.

Defending Europe’s frontiers: Minister warns against EU-Turkey estrangement

“One sentence extremists would like to hear is probably that Turkey’s relationship with the EU is broken,” a senior Turkish minister said on Tuesday.

Israeli minister warns Assad about keeping Iran in Syria

The Israeli Justice Minister, Ayelet Shaked, warned Syrian President, Bashar Al-Assad, on Monday morning about Iran’s ongoing presence inside of Syria and its potential to obstruct his survival.

China expects vigilance over Japan's defense budget

China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday asked for heightened vigilance of Japan's latest attempt to increase its defense budget, saying that changes to Japan's military and security policy are closely watched by its neighbors and the international community.

Interpol fears ISIS trained 170+ bomb attackers for Europe

A list of dozens of suspected ISIS militants trained to deal with explosives and potentially aiming at terrorist attacks in Europe has been shared with EU intelligence by The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), the Guardian reports.

Germany warns citizens of Turkey risks amid arrests

The German government has warned its citizens and firms they face the risk of "arbitrary" arrest in Turkey.

Turkey "warns" Cyprus against drilling in Eastern Mediterranean

Turkey warned late Thursday against the Greek Cypriot's ongoing drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, vowing it will "take all the necessary measures" in response to the island.