Keywords: Foreign policy


Syria: The United States Removes Damascus from Its List of Terrorism-Supporting Countries

After nearly half a century of being on the U.S. list of states accused of supporting terrorism, Syria has officially been removed by the United States. This decision marks a major turning point in the relationship between Washington and Damascus and could open a new phase for the Syrian economy, which......

The United States Reaffirms Support for the Unification and Stability of Libya

The United States has reiterated its commitment to efforts aimed at bringing together the various Libyan institutions and strengthening the stability of the country. This position was expressed on Tuesday by Massad Boulos, senior advisor to the American president for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. In......

Washington replaces acting envoy in Ukraine for the second time in six weeks

The United States has appointed Paul Houston as its new acting chargé d’affaires in Ukraine, marking the second change in the position within just six weeks. Houston arrived in Kyiv on August 23, according to the U.S. Embassy, replacing Sandra Oudkirk, who had taken over the role in July. The......

North Korea: Kim Yo Jong denies knowledge of any exchanges between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump

A potential communication channel between Pyongyang and Washington remains shrouded in uncertainty. Kim Yo Jong, sister and close advisor to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, stated on Wednesday that she was unaware of any recent contacts between her brother and U.S. President Donald Trump. A statement......

France toughens its stance against violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank

France stands by its policy of sanctions against Itamar Ben-Gvir. The French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, stated on Wednesday that the violence committed by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank confirms the necessity of the measures taken by Paris against the far-right......

Seymour Hersh says US risks losing support from Middle East allies

The United States could be facing a growing crisis of confidence among some of its long-standing partners in the Middle East, according to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh. In commentary published on his Substack blog, Hersh argued that Washington’s involvement in the escalating......

Trump Revives Dialogue with Kim Jong-un and Scales Back Military Exercises with Seoul

The American president, Donald Trump, claims that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has responded to his recent diplomatic overtures, reigniting speculation about a possible resumption of dialogue between Washington and Pyongyang. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump is now looking to organize a......

Syria: Washington Condemns Israeli Strikes and Warns of Further Escalation

The United States expressed strong concern on Tuesday following strikes attributed to Israel against a Syrian military facility. The U.S. special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, believes that this new intervention could exacerbate tensions in an already deeply fragile region. Washington Raises Its Voice......

Kaja Kallas promises largest EU sanctions package against Russia

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has announced plans to propose what she describes as the bloc's largest package of sanctions against Russia since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. In an interview with the German newspaper Welt, Kallas said she intends to present the new measures......