‘Zero’ support from GCC for Hormuz tolls, fees: Rubio
There is zero support from Gulf countries for tolls or fees on the Strait of Hormuz, says Rubio.
Poland and Azerbaijan Reinforce Partnership During URC2026
Pleased to meet with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Poland, Radosław Sikorski, while attending the Ukraine Recovery Conference (#URC2026). Had a productive discussion on the growing Azerbaijan…
Israel, Lebanon deny that Israel has withdrawn from part of southern Lebanon
Senior Israeli and Lebanese officials denied on Thursday that there had been any Israeli withdrawal from occupied southern Lebanon, after a U.S. official said Israel had pulled some of its…
Qatar Joins GCC-US Talks on Iran, Maritime Security and De-escalation
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani Participates in GCC-US Joint Ministerial Meeting Manama | June 25, 2026 HE Prime Minister and Minister…
Hungary blocks key step in Ukraine’s EU bid
Hungary has delayed a key procedural step in the EU membership bids of Ukraine and Moldova, complicating Kiev’s plan to open all six accession clusters by mid-July, Politico has reported.…
Fico states intention to do everything to keep Slovakia out of military loans for Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he would do everything possible to ensure that Slovakia does not participate in providing loans for Ukraine’s military needs. – “I am watching preparations…
Italy slams NATO chief’s comments on Iran war flights
Italy on Wednesday criticized comments by NATO chief Mark Rutte on the politically sensitive issue of US forces using bases in Italy during the Iran war. – Responding to President…
Thousands in southern Lebanon struggling to access water and healthcare
Thousands of residents in villages near Lebanon’s southern border are struggling to meet their basic needs, with access to water and healthcare extremely limited, according to the medical charity Doctors…
Strait of Hormuz traffic edges back towards normal, maritime tracker says
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is cautiously recovering, with 31 verified vessel crossings logged on June 23, according to maritime tracker Kpler. – The Brussels-based company, which follows commodity…
The fragile truce that replaces devastating military conflict with economic recovery
The sirens that pierced the Tehran night just four months ago have been replaced by an uneasy, unfamiliar quiet. In the wake of a devastating conflict launched by the United…