UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban
The United Arab Emirates has announced that its citizens can travel to Lebanon again, ending a two-month ban imposed due to security concerns triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.…
Traffic in Strait of Hormuz ‘continues amid security threats’
MarineTraffic, a global provide of ship tracking, says vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz continued over the weekend despite security concerns, including attacks on two ships on Friday and…
Qatari, Iranian defence ministers ‘review security developments’
Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani has received a phone call from the Acting Minister of Defence…
France and Oman Discuss Regional and Int’l Developments in Paris Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq discussed regional and international developments during talks in Paris on Monday, as the two countries sought to strengthen political and…
Trump announces Iran talks in Doha on Tuesday after Iran said none planned
President Trump says a meeting with Iran will be held in Qatar’s capital on Tuesday after Tehran asked for talks. – “Iran has requested a meeting. It will take place…
French president, Saudi crown prince discuss US-Iran escalation
Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman have discussed the latest developments between the US and Iran during a phone call on Sunday, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA).…
Navigation recovery in Hormuz Strait to take months due to mines
The need for mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz means that months will be needed to return navigation there to pre-war figures, CEO of Japan’s NYK Line Takaya Soga…
Russia ready to continue discussing Anchorage modalities with US — Putin
Moscow is ready to continue discussing all the modalities for the settlement in Ukraine with Washington, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. – “We are ready to continue talks and discussions…
Australia, Vanuatu sign delayed security deal that is seen as curbing China
Australia and Vanuatu on Monday signed a development and security pact that had been delayed for months over Vanuatu’s concerns that it could stifle investment from other countries. – Australia,…
Canada backs Greenland mine producing metal crucial to defence industries
Canada has given C$7 million ($4.93 million) in grants to a Greenland molybdenum mining project, a critical metal used in aerospace, energy and defence, Greenland Resources said on Monday. ($1…