Macron should ‘get moving’ on Ukraine diplomacy – Lukashenko
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has urged his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, to take the lead in promoting dialogue between the EU and Russia, saying the Ukraine conflict should be resolved…
Hegseth urges US allies to boost defence spending amid ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, claiming there is “rightful…
Zelenskyy’s UPA Decision Sparks Diplomatic Storm in Warsaw
The latest dispute between Poland and Ukraine is not about military aid, NATO membership, sanctions, or battlefield strategy. It is about history. Yet history, particularly in Eastern Europe, has never…
Canada and China Discuss Sensitive Issues and Areas of Mutual Interest
Today, I welcomed Minister Wang Yi to Canada. This visit was the first by a Chinese Foreign Minister to Canada in more than ten years, and represents an important step…
Hungary unlocks €16.4bn in EU funds after Magyar secures deal with Brussels
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar reached an agreement with the European Commission to unblock nearly all recovery and cohesion funds that had been frozen under his predecessor, Viktor Orbán. –…
Rubio Praises Pakistan’s Role in Advancing Middle East Peace Efforts
Met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and thanked him for the role Pakistan continues to play in advancing peace in the Middle East. We agreed…
Ukrainian drones entered various countries, with reports claiming ‘Russian attack’ — Putin
Ukrainian drones have previously entered the airspace of various countries, and initial reports consistently claimed it was “a Russian attack,” President Vladimir Putin said in response to a TASS question…
Lebanon’s Aoun tells Rubio ceasefire with Israel crucial to move on to ‘any other step’
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday that a ceasefire with Israel was crucial, as Israeli and Lebanese military delegations meet at the Pentagon.…
US President Trump says about to make ‘final determination’ on Iran deal
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he was about to make a “final” decision on a deal with Iran. – “I will be meeting now, in the Situation Room,…
Turkey warns against ‘uncontrolled escalation’ after ship drone attack
Turkey on Friday warned against “uncontrolled escalation” in the Black Sea region after a drone attack on Thursday night hit a Turkish cargo ship. – “We reiterate our warning to…