King Charles to promote British-American unity in speech to Congress
Britain’s King Charles will press the importance of unity with the United States and the need to defend democratic values in an address to Congress on Tuesday at a time…
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…
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…
Joseph Aoun Pushes Ceasefire Extension, Negotiations to End War with Israel
President Joseph Aoun, addressing the ministers at the beginning of the government session: – The communications conducted with the aim of halting the military escalation, especially with U.S. President Donald…
Trump says US to attack any boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed the United States would destroy any vessel laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as he increases pressure on Iran to reopen the crucial…
Strait vs Strait: Expanding the Hormuz Crisis into a Global Pressure Game
The situation around the Strait of Hormuz has moved beyond signalling and into direct pressure. Iran has not just issued threats, it has constrained movement through one of the world’s…
UK Urges Fresh Talks, Full Maritime Access After Ceasefire Extension
The UK welcomes the ceasefire extension. We want to see negotiations restart, a comprehensive settlement and full reopening of the Strait without restrictions or tolls. Any return to hostilities would…
Cuba confirms talks with US officials, urges end to Trump energy blockade
A senior Cuban diplomat on Monday confirmed recent talks in Havana with US officials, as the communist-led island faces a deep crisis over President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign. – “I…
France’s Macron urges Iran, US to de-escalate
The French president called for the United States and Iran to de-escalate amid increased tensions over the weekend over the Strait of Hormuz. – “Our position remains the same. We…