Trump says US to attack any boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed the United States would destroy any vessel laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as he increases pressure on Iran to reopen the crucial…
Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says
The Netherlands is facing the greatest threat to its national security since the end of World War Two, chiefly from Russia and China, against the backdrop of a much more…
ICC rules that Philippine ex-President Duterte must stand trial for murder
Judges at the International Criminal Court confirmed murder charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte as crimes against humanity on Thursday, paving the way for a trial. – The judges…
EU approves €90B loan to Ukraine
The EU agreed to release the €90 billion loan to Ukraine on Thursday following months of tense negotiations. – “The European support loan for Ukraine has been unblocked ― €90…
EU Envoys Clear €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine After Hungary Lifts Veto
EU ambassadors approve €90 BILLION loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto, reports Radio Free Europe journalist Rikard Jozwiak. – A formal written procedure has been launched, with final approval…
Cuba confirms talks with US officials, urges end to Trump energy blockade
A senior Cuban diplomat on Monday confirmed recent talks in Havana with US officials, as the communist-led island faces a deep crisis over President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign. – “I…
Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy
The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has lifted a ban on exporting lethal weapons, including fighter jets, in a major shift to Japan’s pacifist post-World War II constitution.…
EU to host Taliban officials for talks on deporting Afghans
Taliban officials are expected in Brussels in the coming weeks for talks on deporting Afghans from the EU to their home country, sources told AFP. – The European Union has…
Second round of Lebanon-Israel talks to be held this week in Washington
A second round of direct talks between Lebanon and Israel will take place this week, US officials told Al Arabiya English on Monday. – The talks will be the second…
France’s Macron urges Iran, US to de-escalate
The French president called for the United States and Iran to de-escalate amid increased tensions over the weekend over the Strait of Hormuz. – “Our position remains the same. We…