Tracking the World, One Axis at a Time
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Israel’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday it was severing ties with three international organisations, including two UN agencies, following the United States’ withdrawal from 66 global bodies last week. –…
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Tuesday that there is more consensus than disagreement with the United States. – “I am really returning calm, but also with the feeling…
Britain’s foreign minister will visit Finland and Norway on Wednesday, where she will call for NATO to step up its work in the Arctic to safeguard regional interests against Russia.…
France’s foreign minister said he had summoned the Iranian ambassador on Tuesday over the “unbearable and inhumane” crackdown by Iranian authorities to quell protests across the country. – “I have…
Cubans are bracing for impact after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to cut off a lifeline of Venezuelan oil from reaching Cuba, setting up a siege scenario for an island…
Hamas is expected to elect a new leader this month, filling the role left vacant since Israel killed Yahya Sinwar in 2024. – Khalil Al-Hayya and Khaled Meshaal are seen…
Western countries planning to send troops to Ukraine are fully aware that their forces will become Russia’s legitimate target, Permanent Representative to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe…
New Delhi will adopt a “people-centric approach” during its presidency of the group, S. Jaishankar has said – India has said its presidency of BRICS 2026 will reflect the need…
Somalia has accused the Emirati government of violating the principles of sovereignty and respect for state independence – Somalia has terminated all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, including port…
US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host a meeting with the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland at the White House on Wednesday, as…