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,…
EU to provide 200 million euros to boost South Caucasus connectivity, von der Leyen says
The European Union will provide up to €200 million ($228 million) in grant funding to boost transport, energy and digital links across the South Caucasus, European Commission President Ursula von…
US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks on Wednesday with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace, focusing instead on issues that they…
Japan Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Ukraine During FM Talks
Japan-Ukraine Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Working Dinner On July 1, commencing at 6:15 PM for approximately 115 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting,…
Ireland Assumes EU Council Presidency, McEntee Highlights Opportunities
As we take on the baton of the EU Presidency today, I want to thank our Cypriot colleagues for their work over the past six months and for their superb…
Israel’s ‘expansionist policy’ is chaos for the Middle East: Turkiye
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara says Turkiye has discussed with allies at every opportunity possible measures to stop Israel from its military push throughout the region. – “ Netanyahu’s…