After a weekend of destabilisation and tension across the Middle East, the UK allows the US to use its military bases for attacks in Iran – but what challenges do the government face? US President Donald Trump says he will continue bombings on Iran until “all objectives are met”, posing problems for Keir Starmer with […]
Continue ReadingThey are calling instead for a global pause “until the scientific consensus settles on the benefits and harms that age-assurance technologies can bring, and on the technical feasibility.” The signatories include Ronald Rivest, winner of the prestigious Turing Award in computing, and Bart Preneel, president of the International Association for Cryptologic Research. France is planning […]
Continue Reading“There has to be emergency meetings left, right and center,” a senior diplomat from the region told POLITICO, underscoring the urgency for the EU to quickly adopt a strong position. “This is a turning point for the Middle East, Europe and the U.S.” International law Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Keir Starmer, the leaders of […]
Continue ReadingPARIS — France will bolster its military presence in the Middle East after an Iranian counterattack hit a French naval base in the region. French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking ahead of an emergency security and defense council Sunday evening, said France will “strengthen its [military] position and defensive support to stand alongside those with whom we […]
Continue Reading“The military operation is a humanitarian rescue mission and will save many lives,” Pahlavi said. “Europe’s decision to proscribe the IRGC is welcome but it now needs to go further and support our transition plan to rebuild Iran. Europe has too long sat on the fence. This is the moment of decision. Stand with the […]
Continue ReadingThe U.K. government published a summary of legal advice on Sunday night which insisted the action “does not signal the U.K. having any wider involvement in the broader ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran.” In a joint statement earlier Sunday evening, Germany, France and the United Kingdom had opened the door to “enabling” […]
Continue ReadingFinland “Finland condemns Iran’s unjustifiable and indiscriminate strikes on the countries in the region,” President Alexander Stubb said. “Even those who were working toward a diplomatic solution are now being targeted.” He added the attacks must stop to protect civilians. France President Emmanuel Macron condemned the “disproportionate” Iranian response to the U.S.-Israeli attack and said […]
Continue ReadingIn addition to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump has taken control of Venezuela’s oil. This mean major importers such as India and China could have to look to Russia to provide even more crude supplies, helping Moscow’s coffers as it enters its fifth year of war with Ukraine. […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan following the 2001 attacks on America by Al Qaeda triggered massive refugee flows to Europe, with Germany emerging as a key destination for asylum seekers. Far-right entities such as Alternative for Germany — now the largest opposition party — capitalized on rising anti-immigration sentiment to fuel their political […]
Continue Reading“A credible transition in Iran is urgently needed,” she posted on X after a call with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar. “This must mean the halt of Iran’s military nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and the end of destabilising actions on air, land and at sea. Above all, it must reflect and support […]
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