The US Congress officially repealed sanctions against Syria, including the Caesar Act, marking a significant step toward economic reconstruction and normalization of relations. Turkey, Syria, Qatar, and Kuwait welcomed the …
The United States imposed a naval blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers, designated the Maduro government as a terrorist organization, and increased military pressure with Caribbean allies' support. Venezuela condemned these …
US and Russian officials held talks in Miami to discuss a potential peace agreement to end the Ukraine war, with involvement from US envoys and Russian representatives. President Putin emphasized …
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov condemned EU actions regarding frozen Russian assets and expressed solidarity with Iran against unilateral sanctions. Russia and Iran confirmed strengthened bilateral cooperation in economic, defense, …
International meetings in Doha and other venues discussed the formation of an international stability force in Gaza following the first phase of the ceasefire. Political and security challenges, including Israeli …
President Vladimir Putin publicly demanded that NATO honor promises not to expand eastward, linking this to Russia's security concerns and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. He expressed willingness to negotiate peace, …
The European Union faced internal disagreements regarding the use of frozen Russian assets to compensate Ukraine, with Belgium opposing the plan and Hungary warning of economic risks. Concurrently, Ukrainian President …
The United States and European Union agreed on security guarantees for Ukraine, including troop reductions and intelligence sharing, while continuing arms transfers. Concurrently, US and Russian officials planned talks in …
The European Union agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion interest-free loan over two years to support its military and economic needs. Despite initial opposition from Hungary, Slovakia, and …
Egyptian and Lebanese officials, including Prime Ministers Mustafa Madbouly and Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun, emphasized cooperation to support Lebanon's state control, stability, and economic development. They condemned Israeli …
The United States imposed sanctions on two ICC judges involved in investigating alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza, escalating tensions with the court. France and Palestine condemned the sanctions, calling …
Egypt, France, and international partners warned of a potential Israeli military operation against Lebanon, focusing on disarming Hezbollah. Diplomatic meetings in Paris and Naqoura involved Lebanon, Israel, the US, and …
Multiple Arab and international actors, including Egypt, the Arab League, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, condemned Israel's approval of 19 new West Bank settlements as violations of international law. …
Reporting from different outlets describes the same diplomatic development in early December 2025: the United States promoting a US-drafted peace proposal for Ukraine and a related UN Security Council open …
Coverage of the Trump administration's 2025 National Security Strategy describing a shift from state-building to prioritising US interests and diplomatic tools in the Middle East, and analysis linking that strategy …
Reporting describes a converging diplomatic/security development: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam urging that weapons be confined to the state and calls to honor agreements as an international deadline approaches to …