Netanyahu’s rivals join forces against him ahead of election
Two former Israeli prime ministers have joined forces in an effort to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. – Right-wing politician Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid announced they will merge…
Russian defence minister visits North Korea
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has arrived in North Korea, Russia’s defence ministry said on Sunday, the second senior Russian official to visit Pyongyang in recent days. – Earlier, North…
EU Offers Condolences, Expresses Solidarity with Mali After April 25 Attacks
Mali: Statement from the Spokesperson The European Union strongly condemns the terrorist attacks perpetrated in Mali on April 25. The European Union extends its sincere condolences to the families of…
Mark Rutte Condemns Attack at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
I am shocked by the attack on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Relieved that President Trump, the First Lady and all the guests are safe and sound This was an…
NATO’s Most Dangerous Rift Yet: Trump, Iran and the Fracturing of a 77-Year Alliance
Divisions inside the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have reached a level that many now consider unprecedented. What was once a tightly held military bloc is now facing a political crisis…
Oil Was the First Faultline in Russia–West Relations After the USSR Collapse
Oil did not just rebuild Russia after the fall of the Soviet system, it defined the terms on which Russia and the West would later fall apart. After the Dissolution…
The Quiet Crisis Growing in the Shadow of Sudan’s War
For more than two decades, refugee camps in eastern Chad have quietly absorbed the fallout of wars next door. Now they are beginning to crack under a different kind of…
Bulgaria Moves from Coalition Chaos to Single Party Control
Bulgaria has once again delivered a political shock to Europe. After years of unstable coalitions, repeated elections, and rising public anger, voters have handed a decisive mandate to Rumen Radev…
EU fears US leader may skip G7, NATO summits
The G7 summit in France may be held without US President Donald Trump attending in person, and European countries are concerned that his participation via video link could further alienate…
Bucharest Orders Diplomatic Measures Following Drone Incident Linked to Russia
Last night, a Russian-made drone crashed in Galați and damaged a household. Following the incident, I discussed with all decision-makers to take the necessary measures immediately. The Romanian Government’s priority…