EU Diplomat Advocates Strengthening UN Peacekeeping in Lebanon
The European Union’s chief diplomat suggested on Saturday that the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) should have its mandate strengthened. This...
Diplomacy: Niger Appoints New Ambassador to Benin
The Republic of Niger is set to enhance its diplomatic ties with Benin by appointing a new ambassador. The authorities in Niger have...
UK Government Considers Sanctions Against Israeli Ministers Over Gaza Remarks
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Wednesday that his government is contemplating imposing sanctions on two Israeli ministers for their remarks regarding...
Iranian Foreign Minister’s Arrival in Egypt, a First Since 2013
This visit comes at a time when Iran is increasing diplomatic consultations to try to ease regional tensions, following strikes against Israel on...
ICRC President to meet Lavrov in Moscow next Tuesday
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric is heading to Russia in a few days. As the bombings intensify in Ukraine, she is due to meet...
OPEC cuts demand forecast as rival production surges
OPEC lowers its forecast for global oil demand in the coming years, impacted by slowing economic growth and continued production increases by its...
UN convoy held at gunpoint by IDF in Gaza, at least 5 dead in West Bank
According to the Palestinian Red Crescent, at least five people were killed on Wednesday in Israeli strikes in Tubas, in the north of...
Borrell landed in Beirut ahead of a two-day visit
The head of European Union (EU) diplomacy, Josep Borrell, arrived in Beirut early Wednesday afternoon for a two-day visit, as part of a...
Five dead in Israeli strike in West Bank, Palestinian Red Crescent announces
New deadly bombardment by the Israeli army in the West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported, on Wednesday, September 11, the death of...
Slovenian EU Commissioner’s choice rejected due to pressure for more women
Tomaž Vesel apparently withdrew after Ursula von der Leyen pushed for gender parity in her future team. Slovenian Tomaž Vesel has withdrawn his...