Philippine Military Criticises Chinese Measures Against Defence Chief
The Philippine Armed Forces says it stands in solidarity with Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, calling China’s sanctions against him a “unilateral” and “ungrounded” imposition.
Iran condemns US attacks on Indian-crewed ships off Oman
Iran has condemned attacks carried out by the United States earlier this week on three merchant vessels carrying Indian crew members off the coast of Oman, saying the American “maritime…
NATO country asks Ukraine to add self-destruct function to stray drones
Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta has urged Ukraine to program its maritime drones to self-destruct if they veer into the country’s territorial waters. – The official made the remarks after…
Russia not looking for conflict – top NATO general
Russia has no plans to attack NATO territory, the bloc’s senior military commander has said, despite warnings from some European officials that members should prepare for a potential armed clash…
US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports
The United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships that it makes available for NATO operations in Europe, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing two senior…
Italy PM calls for single EU voice in Russia talks, questions smaller formats
European allies of Ukraine should appoint a single representative for talks with Russia to end the war, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told lawmakers on Thursday, saying smaller groups of…
Brunner Defends Afghan Talks as Necessary for European Interests
Magnus Brunner, the EU’s commissioner for migration, told journalists on Thursday that Europe has no option but to engage in talks with the “Taliban government” regarding the return of failed…
‘Positive understanding’ in Tehran on proposal, but final signing ‘subject to consideration’
There is a positive understanding here in Tehran about this memorandum of understanding. – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its spokesperson, told the media this evening that, yes, there…
French, Lebanese foreign ministers discuss end to fighting in Lebanon
I met with the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, with whom I discussed several sensitive issues related to the situation in Lebanon and the challenges currently…
Trump says ‘we ended the war with Iran today’
Trump has again spoken about negotiation with Iran during a tele-rally in support of Senate candidate Barry Moore, claiming that the war is now over. – “I don’t know if…