Lebanon’s FM affirms Beirut will engage in direct talks with Israel
Lebanon has decided to “engage in direct negotiations” with Israel with the aim of reaching a “permanent ceasefire and ensuring the complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territories”, Foreign Minister Youssef…
Péter Magyar Plans Talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Transcarpathia
I am initiating consultations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in early June in Transcarpathia. I received Zoltán Babják, Mayor of Berehove, in my office, who briefed me on the situation…
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran
Gulf leaders have gathered in Saudi Arabia to discuss a regional crisis triggered by the United States-Israel war on Iran, their first in-person meeting since the outbreak of the conflict…
United Arab Emirates announces withdrawal from OPEC oil cartel effective May 1
The United Arab Emirates says it intends to quit the oil cartel OPEC effective May 1, announcing the decision Tuesday via its state media agency WAM, adding it reflected its…
ASEAN Energy Ministers Meet on Middle East Crisis, Stress Security Measures
The Special ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) on the Latest Situation in the Middle East was convened on 27 April 2026 via virtual platform, under the Chairmanship of H.E.…
Afghanistan, Russia Discuss Expanding Political and Economic Ties
The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mullah Amir Khan Muttaqi, met with Mr. Zamir Kabulov, the Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation. In this meeting, both sides…
Luxon Thanks Shehbaz Sharif for Ceasefire Efforts in U.S.–Iran Tensions
With Kiwis facing higher prices at the pump and for everyday goods, the best way to prevent inflation is by restoring stability in the Gulf and returning safe shipping to…
King Charles to promote British-American unity in speech to Congress
Britain’s King Charles will press the importance of unity with the United States and the need to defend democratic values in an address to Congress on Tuesday at a time…
Ukraine may have to cede territory to keep EU hopes alive – Merz
Ukraine may have to accept territorial losses in a future peace deal with Russia to keep its EU membership hopes alive, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday. – Moscow…
Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks in Kyrgyzstan on Monday with Iran’s Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik, state-run TASS news agency reported. – Belousov reiterated Russia’s longstanding position that…