Strait of Hormuz traffic edges back towards normal, maritime tracker says
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is cautiously recovering, with 31 verified vessel crossings logged on June 23, according to maritime tracker Kpler. – The Brussels-based company, which follows commodity…
The fragile truce that replaces devastating military conflict with economic recovery
The sirens that pierced the Tehran night just four months ago have been replaced by an uneasy, unfamiliar quiet. In the wake of a devastating conflict launched by the United…
Qatar and Oman Discuss US-Iran Talks and Gulf Security in Muscat
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani Meets with Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi Muscat | June 24, 2026 HE Prime…
UN nuclear agency boss signals that inspectors will visit Iran’s nuclear sites
The head of the UN’s nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim deal between the United…
Mediator Pakistan says US-Iran technical talks to resume next week
Pakistan said on Wednesday technical talks that Islamabad has been mediating between the United States and Iran were set to restart next week. – “Talks will resume next week, I…
Lavrov says Russia only interested in understandings reached on Ukraine with Trump
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Russia remained committed to understandings reached between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at a summit in Alaska last August and…
EU diplomatic service proposes three-year training mission for Lebanese military, police
The EU’s diplomatic service has drafted plans for a three-year military and civilian mission to advise and train Lebanese forces, reports the Reuters news agency. – The mission would “support…
Rubio Reaffirms US Commitment to UAE Security During Abu Dhabi Talks
Met with UAE’s President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, where we discussed President Trump’s MOU with Iran, efforts to secure full and safe transit through the Strait…
Israel’s defence minister says military will not withdraw from Lebanon, even if US demands it
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has said Israel will not pull its forces out of southern Lebanon “even if there is an American demand”. – “200,000 residents will not return,”…
EU Strengthens Ties with Benin Amid Focus on Sahel Stability
Thrilled to welcome President Romuald Wadagni to Brussels and to be able to congratulate him in person for his recent inauguration as President of the Republic of Benin. The President…