Lebanon cabinet backs army plan to disarm Hezbollah, Shi’ite ministers walk out
Lebanon’s cabinet on Friday endorsed an army plan to disarm Hezbollah as Shi’ite ministers stage walk out in protest....
The European Union aims for pragmatic cooperation with the U.S. but is prepared to respond firmly if targeted unfairly, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday after an informal EU summit discussing trade, security, and U.S. relations.
The European Union is open to constructive talks with the U.S. but will defend its interests if it faces unfair trade measures, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday following a high-level EU summit in Brussels.
EU leaders met to discuss strengthening Europe’s defences against Russia and addressing U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Von der Leyen said the EU remains committed to engaging in dialogue but warned against economic disruptions caused by trade disputes.
European Council President Antonio Costa reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to territorial integrity, referencing concerns over Trump’s remarks on Greenland. He stated that Denmark’s sovereignty must remain intact, with full EU support.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk echoed the sentiment, emphasizing EU-wide solidarity on Denmark’s status. Tusk also noted that Brexit relations remain a priority, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s participation highlighting efforts to reduce economic disruptions post-Brexit.
The meeting ended with a call for stability in transatlantic relations, as the EU prepares for potential trade tensions with Washington.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
Lebanon’s cabinet on Friday endorsed an army plan to disarm Hezbollah as Shi’ite ministers stage walk out in protest.
The U.S. has ordered the deployment of 10 F-35 fighter jets to a Puerto Rico airfield for operations against designated narco-terrorist groups operating in the southern Caribbean, sources said. The planes are expected to arrive by late next week.
David Lammy, Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood are on the up as Prime Minister Keir Starmer reshuffles his cabinet following former deputy Angela Rayner's exit.
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China, fresh details surfaced about the circumstances behind Azerbaijan’s blocked membership bid. Diplomatic sources cited by APA said the decision was not only driven by India but also actively supported by Russia.
Joe Biden has undergone a surgical procedure to remove cancerous skin cells and is recovering well, according to NBC News.
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