Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday it should be mandatory for countries including Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey to join the Abraham Accords en masse as part of…
Europe’s China Policy Is Becoming More American
Europe is no longer debating whether China’s industrial rise is reshaping the global economy. It is now debating whether Europe itself can survive the consequences of that rise without abandoning…
Trump says deal with Iran will be a meaningful one or there will be no deal
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the deal with Iran will either be a great and meaningful deal or there will be no deal at all. – “The…
Xi hails ‘unbreakable’ Pakistan ties, praises role in Iran peace efforts
China’s President Xi Jinping hailed Beijing’s “unbreakable” friendship with Pakistan on Monday as he met visiting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking to deepen their “all-weather” partnership. – Pakistan is among…
President Aoun and King Abdullah II Discuss Lebanon’s Security and Ceasefire Efforts
The President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, held a phone call this afternoon with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein of Jordan, during which he discussed with him…
Five NATO countries block plan for mandatory Ukraine funding
The UK, France, Spain, Italy, and Canada have rejected a proposal for NATO member states to spend 0.25% of their GDP on military assistance to Ukraine, The Telegraph has reported.…
South Korea and Croatia Reaffirm Commitment to Expanding Bilateral Cooperation
It was a great pleasure to welcome Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman to Seoul today. It was a meaningful opportunity to exchange views on cooperation in various sectors, including…
Iran’s top diplomat to miss UNSC meeting due to US visa issue
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will not take part in the UN Security Council meeting in New York due to issues related to a US visa. – That’s according to…
ADB Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment to Bangladesh’s Development Agenda
I had the privilege of meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to reaffirm ADB’s readiness to support Bangladesh’s development agenda at this pivotal moment for the country. ADB’s partnership with Bangladesh…
The Missile Age Is Entering an Era of Electronic Warfare
The war over Ukraine’s skies is no longer being decided only by missiles, fighter aircraft, or billion-dollar air defense systems. Increasingly, it is becoming a battle of algorithms, satellite signals,…