Türkiye’s intelligence chief visits Kirkuk, holds high-level talks with Turkmen leaders
The head of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has paid a visit to Iraq’s northern city of Kirkuk and inspected the historic Kirkuk Citadel. – Ibrahim Kalin was welcomed…
France’s National Assembly approves hike in military budget
The National Assembly (the lower house of the French parliament) has finally approved the government-initiated increase in the country’s military budget by 36 billion euros through 2030, according to a…
Kiev escalates conflict with Poland with decision on pantheon of heroes — Nawrocki office
Vladimir Zelensky’s proposal to create a Ukrainian “pantheon of heroes” continues escalation of the conflict between Poland and Ukraine, said Press Secretary of the Polish leader Rafal Leskiewicz. – “Zelensky…
Russia, Ukraine negotiate another round of POWs exchange — ombudswoman
Russia and Ukraine negotiate another round of prisoners of war exchange, and lists are being verified, Russia’s Human Rights Ombudswoman Yana Lantratova said. – “The work on exchanges continues. I…
India Calls for Enhanced International Cooperation Against Terrorism
Delivered India’s statement at Adoption of the Ninth Review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in the UN today. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, “Terror anywhere threatens…
Lebanon, Syria join CENTCOM-led Middle East security dialogue for first time
The US military headed a regional security dialogue in the Middle East on Tuesday, marking the first time Lebanon and Syria have participated in such a defense conference led by…
Body tasked with post-war Gaza governance says Cyprus talks ‘highly productive’
The Palestinian technocratic committee tasked with administering post-war Gaza says it has concluded two days of “highly productive” talks in Cyprus. – The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza…
Lebanese FM says US-brokered framework is the only path to full Israeli withdrawal
Lebanon’s foreign minister has defended the country’s framework agreement with Israel, which was signed in Washington, DC, last week. – Youssef Raggi said the framework is the only path to…
Iran’s military capabilities are non-negotiable, says defence minister
Iran’s acting defence minister has reiterated that the country’s military capabilities are a “red line” and will not be discussed during negotiations with the US. – “The Islamic Republic’s defense,…
Europeans to fill almost all gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, source says
NATO is set to announce at next week’s Ankara summit that its European members have filled almost all the gaps left by the United States in the alliance’s defence plans,…