Turkey ready to help demine Strait of Hormuz: Erdogan
Turkey is ready to contribute to the demining of the Strait of Hormuz, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. – Speaking during a summit of NATO leaders in…
Spain downplays Trump trade threat as ‘business as usual’
The Spanish prime minister’s office has responded to Trump’s abrupt order to halt all trade with Spain, stating that Madrid is treating the threats as “business as usual”. – “Our…
NATO views recent US strikes on Iran as ‘absolutely necessary’, chief says
The North Atlantic Alliance views the United States’ recent strikes on Iran as “absolutely necessary,” the bloc’s Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters. – “I think that it was absolutely…
Finland to serve as NATO nuclear proving ground without any right to control — activist
The amendment to Finland’s nuclear law allows NATO nuclear weapons on Finnish territory but does not give Helsinki control over their use, the decision will be made by the US,…
NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down
NATO leaders unveiled arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Turkey on Tuesday, driving home the message that they are heeding U.S. calls to spend more to defend…
Japan, US and South Korea Sign SMR Cooperation Agreement
Foreign Minister Motegi, who is visiting Türkiye, held a Japan-U.S.-ROK Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Japan-U.S.-ROK cooperation regarding Small Modular Reactor (SMR) cooperation at the…
Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan Seek Stronger Regional Connectivity Through Central Asia
Pakistan–Kyrgyzstan talks highlight Central Asian trade routes 🔸During the first presidential visit in 20 years, Asif Ali Zardari and Sadyr Japarov discussed regional connectivity. 🔸Afghanistan is too unstable for trade,…
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun set for first White House visit
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is expected to visit the White House later this month, a White House official told Al Arabiya English on Tuesday. – Aoun is scheduled to meet…
Norway to give $306.2m to Ukraine’s air defence
Norway says it would provide 3 billion Norwegian crowns ($306.2m) for Ukraine’s air defence, specifically to defend against ballistic missiles. – Together with Denmark, Germany and Canada, Norway will order…
Trump vows to remove CAATSA sanctions during Erdogan talks
Trump says that he will lift sanctions during his meeting with Erdogan. – “We’re going to be taking the sanctions off,” Trump told reporters when asked about the measures imposed…