France offers to broker Israel-Lebanon talks – POLITICO
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that Lebanon was ready to “engage in direct talks” with Israel, offering to host…
Kharrazi: No Space for Diplomacy With the U.S.
WANA (Mar 09) – Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said there is currently…
We don’t depend on Russian shipping – POLITICO
While Greece’s maritime sector still accounts for roughly 7 percent of its economic output, Stournaras dismissed suggestions that…
Layoffs loom at the British Council as budget squeeze hits overseas programs – POLITICO
The Council has asked the government to relieve the financial pressure of the loan and declining grants, requesting…
‘Ball in America’s court’: Iran open to ‘compromise’ after Trump’s ‘very traumatic’ warning
Iran is prepared to consider “compromises” to revive a nuclear deal with the United States, but only if…
Israel says Netanyahu to meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks – POLITICO
Tehran will strike U.S. bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by U.S. forces that have…
Tension over countries’ drug stockpiles looms over talks on Critical Medicines Act – POLITICO
“There are differing positions between different member states on that,” he said. “I think probably smaller member states…
From negotiation to escalation: Aleppo tests the limits of Damascus-SDF relations
PARIS/QAMISHLI — Syrian security forces deployed inside Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood on Saturday morning, extending their foothold in…
Germany’s far left saves Merz from potential humiliation on pensions – POLITICO
The Left’s leaders said they were acting not to help the coalition, but rather to protect pensioners from…
Trump admin claims win as UK bows to pressure on NHS drug spending – POLITICO
The NICE threshold will rise to £25,000 to £35,000 for every quality adjusted life year. In return for…
Top EU official accuses US of ‘blackmail’ in trade talks – POLITICO
Ribera — who as executive vice president of the Commission ranks second to President Ursula von der Leyen…
Pharma sounds alarm over EU plans to procure novel medicines – POLITICO
But the pharmaceutical industry argues that any changes should be made cautiously and with clear guidelines for everyone…