Israel must withdraw entirely from Lebanon, Iran’s IRGC says
Israel must withdraw on its own from Lebanon’s entire territory or be forced to flee in defeat, the commander of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force Esmaeil Qaani…
US moves ahead with $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite lawmaker concerns
President Donald Trump’s administration has formally notified Congress of its intention to sell dozens of jet engines worth more than $700 million to Turkey, according to a copy of the…
Iran’s PGSA says ships transiting Hormuz outside its authority not guaranteed safety
In a brief message on X, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said, “Any passage through routes outside the framework designated by PGSA will not be covered by safe passage…
Israel Moves Toward Formal Recognition of Armenian Genocide
I will bring to the approval of the Israeli government at its next meeting a proposed resolution for the official recognition by the Government of Israel of the Armenian Genocide.…
UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked
The United Nations’ shipping agency on Thursday paused an evacuation effort to get hundreds of stranded ships and thousands of seafarers out through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel…
France and Italy Deepen Cooperation on Defence, Energy and European Priorities
In Antibes for the 36th Franco-Italian summit, with the President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni: Italy and France move forward, between themselves and in Europe, when they build…
Modi, Queen Máxima Discuss Financial Inclusion and Digital Innovation
Delighted to meet Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who is also the UN Secretary General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health and a long-standing global voice for financial inclusion.…
Italy and France Agree to Form Coalition to Support Lebanon After UNIFIL
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has said Italy and France have agreed to launch a coalition to support Lebanon after the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission expires at the end of the year.
Iran and Oman Discuss Future Administration of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi has said he has had a “productive” call with his Omani counterpart and re-emphasised that Iran and Oman will conduct dialogue “to define future administration and…
Belarus Seeks Seasonal Border Arrangement for Local Ukrainian Communities
Belarus MFA proposes to #Ukraine to organise seasonal simplified border crossing for its local population to gather wild berries & mushrooms in Belarusian border areas. A note with relevant proposals…