US approves $800m military helicopter sale to Iraq
The US State Department has approved an $800m military sale of Bell helicopters and related equipment to Iraq, according to a statement issued on Monday. – The department said that…
China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific leaders meeting
China said it had serious concerns about Taiwan’s presence at the annual Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, warning of “consequences” after the democratically ruled island attended the group’s opening ceremony…
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agree to establish secretariat under joint defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to establish a secretariat in Saudi Arabia under their Mecca joint defence agreement, which will initially be headed by a Pakistani secretary-general for three…
Israel signs $3.5 billion air defence deal with Greece
Israel and Greece signed a €3 billion ($3.5 billion) defence deal on Monday under which Israel will build a multi-layered air defence system for Greece as Athens pushes ahead with…
Iceland to seek new security partnerships after voters reject EU accession talks
Iceland needs to find new ways to strengthen its security after voters rejected restarting accession talks with the EU, the country’s foreign minister told Reuters on Monday, including by seeking…
Turkey says it has Black Sea grain plan and is in contact with Russia, Ukraine
Turkey has prepared a plan for the safe passage of grain via the Black Sea and is in contact with both Russia and Ukraine regarding it, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan…
EU says it will continue to work with US and G7 to keep up pressure on Iran
The EU says it will continue to work closely with the US and other G7 countries to “maintain pressure on Iran”. – In a statement on its website, the EU…
UAE says forces dealt with drone coming from Iran, condemns attack as dangerous escalation
The UAE air force engaged a drone over its territorial waters that had come from Iran, the defence ministry said in a statement on Monday. – It did not provide…
Spanish PM blames Russia, Israel for disinformation in Ceuta migrant crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain’s migration policy that triggered last month’s rush of migrants into…
Russia ready to resume Arctic Council’s work, but if partners work in good faith — Lavrov
Russia is ready to resume full-fledged activities of the Arctic Council if others commit to working in good faith, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in his article, ‘International Cooperation…