US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks on Wednesday with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace, focusing instead on issues that they…
Japan Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Ukraine During FM Talks
Japan-Ukraine Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Working Dinner On July 1, commencing at 6:15 PM for approximately 115 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting,…
Ireland Assumes EU Council Presidency, McEntee Highlights Opportunities
As we take on the baton of the EU Presidency today, I want to thank our Cypriot colleagues for their work over the past six months and for their superb…
Israel’s ‘expansionist policy’ is chaos for the Middle East: Turkiye
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara says Turkiye has discussed with allies at every opportunity possible measures to stop Israel from its military push throughout the region. – “ Netanyahu’s…
End to US-Iran war a prerequisite for reconstruction talks: Germany
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signalled possible financial support for Middle East reconstruction but says hostilities need to fully stop before any moves are taken. – “As soon as it…
Iran’s president says some financial restrictions eased as talks continue
Pezeshkian says some financial and currency restrictions on Iran have been eased, according to the semiofficial Fars News Agency. – Pezeshkian said the continued export of oil, the easing of…
Can an Imported Authoritarian Blueprint Successfully Silence the Guns in Africa?
The paradox of peace in the African Great Lakes region is fundamentally bound to the sheer availability of small arms and light weapons. For decades, the constant, deadly hum of…
Netanyahu visits occupied southern Lebanon, says Israel won’t leave yet
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday visited Lebanese territory occupied by the Israeli military, telling soldiers that Israel would not withdraw from the country’s south as long as Iran-backed…
Russia approved secret China military training at top level, sources say
China’s covert military training of Russian forces last year was personally approved by President Vladimir Putin’s defence minister and directly involved at least four Russian and Chinese generals, according to…
Witkoff, Kushner Say Qatar Talks Show Positive Momentum
Kushner, Witkoff claim “positive” Qatar talks – technical negotiations moving ahead – US negotiators held positive discussions with regional leaders in Qatar, with lower-level technical talks progressing, according to a…