Lebanon's Aoun says ties with Saudi Arabia on the mend after visit

Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said his country's ties with Saudi Arabia were recovering, after tensions linked to the regional rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran led Riyadh to cancel $3 billion of military aid to Beirut last year.

Philippines 'can live' without US military aid: defense chief

Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Friday that his country can get by without U.S. military aid.

US decision to halt subsidized fighter jets raises concerns about anti-Pakistan sentiment

Pakistan is disappointed at a recent US Congress decision to block the country's purchase of F-16 fighter aircraft for its fight against the insurgents in the difficult mountainous terrain, political observers suggested Tuesday.

Pakistan regrets US "lack of appreciation" for Pakistan's anti-terror role

A top Pakistani foreign affairs adviser on Monday regretted that the United States is not duly appreciating the country's struggle against the militants.

Following the suspension of US funding for the F-16s deal, the State Department acknowledged that Pakistan needs those aircraft for its antiterrorism activities.

“We believe they’re the right platform to support Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts, and have been a part of the successful pushback, if you will, or in past operations against some of the militant groups that are active in Pakistan,” the department’s deputy spokesman, Mark Toner, said on Saturday.

Putin: Russia May Deploy Forces back to Syria ‘in Mere Hours’ if Necessary

While Russia is withdrawing most of its forces from Syria, they could be deployed there again in a matter of hours if such a need arises, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated. He added that the Russian bases in Syria are well-protected.

EU Countries Agree to Provide Assistance to France After Paris Attacks

All EU member states have agreed to assist France following the recent deadly Paris terrorist attacks, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said Tuesday.

US releases military aid to Egypt suspended since 2013

President Barack Obama on Tuesday released military aid to Egypt that was suspended after the ouster of Islamist President Mohamed Morsi in July 2013, in an effort to boost Cairo's ability to combat the extremist threat in the region.