Potential political schism avoided by EU
EU member states agreed on a 2026 migration “Solidarity Pool” that includes just 21,000 asylum seeker relocations and €420 million in contributions. This cash amount is lower than the European…
PM Starmer looks on the bright side on Ukraine
After meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz in London on Monday, Keir Starmer called other European allies to brief them. The leaders agreed that Europe must continue to…
Kremlin exploits EU-US split on Ukraine
The Kremlin praised Donald Trump for his latest national security strategy, calling it a positive shift that aligns with Russian views. A new White House document criticises the European Union…
Japan and Australia call for calm in confrontation with China
Japan and Australia called for calm on Sunday after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese fighter jets, following recent remarks by Japan’s leader on Taiwan that heightened tensions with…
Israel will abandon ‘excessive tolerance’ – Netanyahu
Israel’s Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel intends to retain the Syrian territories it currently occupies and will no longer tolerate threats from Iran’s regional axis. Speaking to Israeli ambassadors,…
Lufthansa Cargo bucks warming trend in German-Israel relations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Israel on Saturday night for his first official visit, signalling a renewed warming in bilateral relations following the signing of the so-called ceasefire in…
IDF forces still killing for sport in Gaza
Israel’s army killed seven Palestinians in northern Gaza on Saturday, including a 70-year-old woman and her son who were pursued and attacked by a quadcopter drone hundreds of metres from…
German leader on official trip to Israel
On Saturday, President Isaac Herzog welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to his Jerusalem residence during Merz’s first visit to Israel since taking office. Herzog highlighted their close friendship and expressed…
Zelensky to travel to London while Europe’s leaders scratch their heads
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Downing Street on Monday for an in-person meeting with Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz to signal continued support for Ukraine. Starmer…
More deaths reported on Pakistan-Afghanistan border
Border clashes have reignited between Pakistani forces and Afghanistan’s Taliban, with each side accusing the other of violating a fragile ceasefire. Residents fled the Afghan border city of Spin Boldak…