Kristen Michal Congratulates Netherlands on King’s Day
Dear Prime Minister Jetten and friends in the Netherlands, enjoy the celebration of King’s Day. We are proud allies and good partners, united by shared European values and long-standing ties…
Lebanese president: A ceasefire is necessary ‘first step’ for negotiations with Israel
President Joseph Aoun’s office has updated the government’s position on the war in Lebanon and future negotiations with Israel. – “We informed the American side conducting the efforts – appreciated…
New Zealand Targets Export Growth as India Market Opens Wider
Today, we mark a historic milestone in the relationship between India and New Zealand: the signing of our Free Trade Agreement. It was only 13 months ago that I travelled…
ASEAN, European Union Discuss Stronger Ties Ahead of 2027 Milestone
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a bilateral meeting with High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission (HR/VP), H.E. Kaja Kallas, on…
Netanyahu’s rivals join forces against him ahead of election
Two former Israeli prime ministers have joined forces in an effort to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. – Right-wing politician Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid announced they will merge…
Russian defence minister visits North Korea
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has arrived in North Korea, Russia’s defence ministry said on Sunday, the second senior Russian official to visit Pyongyang in recent days. – Earlier, North…
EU Offers Condolences, Expresses Solidarity with Mali After April 25 Attacks
Mali: Statement from the Spokesperson The European Union strongly condemns the terrorist attacks perpetrated in Mali on April 25. The European Union extends its sincere condolences to the families of…
Mark Rutte Condemns Attack at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
I am shocked by the attack on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Relieved that President Trump, the First Lady and all the guests are safe and sound This was an…
NATO’s Most Dangerous Rift Yet: Trump, Iran and the Fracturing of a 77-Year Alliance
Divisions inside the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have reached a level that many now consider unprecedented. What was once a tightly held military bloc is now facing a political crisis…
Oil Was the First Faultline in Russia–West Relations After the USSR Collapse
Oil did not just rebuild Russia after the fall of the Soviet system, it defined the terms on which Russia and the West would later fall apart. After the Dissolution…