Trump’s failed strong-arming of allies on Iran shows that pressure is losing its effect
PARIS (AP) — We’ve long had your back, now it’s our turn. That is how the famously transactional…
Zelenskyy in London for Russia-Ukraine talks with Starmer and Rutte
LONDON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Russia and Iran “brothers in hatred” on Tuesday as he…
Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday NATO and most other allies have rejected his calls to…
Europe rejects Trump’s demand to help clean up Hormuz mess – POLITICO
“I hope that we will treat one another with the necessary respect within the alliance,” Merz added, in…
Europe exploring ways to secure Strait of Hormuz – POLITICO
Aspides and Atalanta Kallas also said that EU foreign ministers would look into changing the mandate of two…
Trump warns NATO (again) of ‘very bad future’ if allies don’t secure Strait of Hormuz – POLITICO
“It’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the strait will help to make sure that…
Iran hits Gulf neighbors as concerns of energy crisis rise
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Fears of a global energy crisis rose Monday as the war in the Middle…
US and Mideast countries seek Ukraine’s drone expertise
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Ukraine’s expertise…
How every EU country responded to the strikes on Iran – POLITICO
Finland “Finland condemns Iran’s unjustifiable and indiscriminate strikes on the countries in the region,” President Alexander Stubb said.…
EU scrambles for unity as Iran crisis exposes transatlantic rift – POLITICO
At the national level, however, Europe’s message was less unified. In a joint statement, France, Germany and the…
World leaders react to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
BRUSSELS (AP) — European leaders held emergency security meetings and scrambled to protect their citizens in the Middle…
Double Hungarian veto thwarts loan for Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia
Published on 23/02/2026 – 10:48 GMT+1 On the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s war on Ukraine,…