US pauses Taiwan arms sale due to Iran war, US Navy secretary says
The US has put a $14bn arms sale to Taiwan on hold, with acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao telling a Senate hearing that the pause is to ensure sufficient weaponry…
Italy PM says two-state solution only way for ‘just and lasting peace’
We earlier reported that nine Western nations have jointly condemned Israel’s settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, with a particular warning over the controversial E1 project. – Italian Prime…
Rubio Says Stronger Europe Is Essential for Stronger NATO
In my meeting with Mark Rutte I underscored that the Alliance must unambiguously commit at the upcoming Ankara Summit to rapidly scale defense production, expand our transatlantic defense industrial base,…
Somalia slams breakaway region’s push for embassy in Israel
Somalia has condemned Somaliland’s decision to open an embassy in Israel, calling the move illegal and a threat to the country’s sovereignty. – In a statement published on Wednesday, Mogadishu…
Japan and Albania Deepen Strategic Cooperation During Rama’s Tokyo Visit
Today, I held a summit meeting with Albanian Prime Minister Rama, who has visited Japan for the first time in three years. Albania is an important partner for Japan, sharing…
Canberra Pledges Closer Energy Cooperation With Pacific Island Nations
Australia’s energy security is shared with the Pacific – when our region is stable and secure, so are we. Today, at a virtual Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers meeting, Australia…
Japan and Laos Align on Supply Chain Security and Indo-Pacific Vision
On May 22, commencing at 3:10 p.m. for approximately 35 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a Foreign Ministers’ meeting with H.E. Mr. Thongsavan PHOMVIHANE,…
India and Cyprus Elevate Bilateral Relations to Strategic Partnership
Building upon India – Cyprus comprehensive and trusted partnership! Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging discussions with President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus in New Delhi today. The discussions covered areas…
Polish president thanks Trump for additional US troops
Polish President Karol Nawrocki thanked US President Donald Trump for his decision to send additional US troops to Poland. – The expression of gratitude came after Trump said on Thursday…
Iran-US talks show ‘good signs’ but Hormuz, uranium issues remain
Iran’s foreign minister met Pakistan’s interior minister on Friday to discuss proposals to end the US-Israeli war, Iranian media reported, with Tehran and Washington still at odds over Tehran’s uranium…