Keywords: Regional security


Israel prepares for additional US aerial refuelling support amid rising regional tensions

Israel is set to receive additional U.S. aerial refuelling aircraft as Washington strengthens its military logistical presence in the region during a renewed period of confrontation with Iran, according to Israeli officials. The deployment comes as hostilities between the United States and Iran continue......

Lebanon seeks US backing as President Joseph Aoun prepares landmark White House visit

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to make a historic visit to the White House this week, marking the first official trip by a Lebanese head of state to Washington in nearly two decades. The meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to focus on a broad security and diplomatic roadmap aimed......

Taiwan’s president urges unity to defend democracy amid renewed pressure from China

Lai Ching-te has urged the people of Taiwan to unite in defense of the island’s democratic system, warning against growing pressure from Beijing and insisting that Taiwan must never become part of China. Speaking at the annual congress of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Taipei......

Türkiye urges continuation of Istanbul talks to prevent wider Russia-Ukraine conflict

Türkiye has called for the continuation of the Istanbul talks framework aimed at addressing the Russia-Ukraine war, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressing the importance of maintaining diplomatic channels to help prevent further escalation. Speaking during a joint press conference in Kyiv......

Gulf countries condemn Iranian strikes on civilian infrastructure as “war crimes”

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned Iranian strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait, describing the attacks as “war crimes” and a serious escalation of regional tensions. In a statement issued on Saturday, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi......

Middle East Crisis: Iran Threatens Total Offensive Following New US Strikes

The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a new phase of escalation, marked by intensified military operations and expanded tensions across several countries in the Gulf and Levant. Despite the signing of a memorandum of understanding on June 17 aimed at paving the way for diplomatic......

Azerbaijan says peace with Armenia is within reach but constitutional changes remain key

Azerbaijan has signaled that its relationship with Armenia has entered what officials describe as a period of "real peace," while stressing that a comprehensive peace treaty will depend on constitutional reforms in Armenia that Baku considers essential to resolving long-standing disputes. The......

Trump suggests possible Syrian role against Hezbollah, drawing criticism of Israel’s strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is considering supporting a larger Syrian role in addressing the Hezbollah issue in Lebanon, while also expressing criticism of Israel's military approach in its operations against the group. Speaking in a television interview, Trump argued that a different......

UN human rights chief warns renewed U.S.-Iran conflict threatens regional stability

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has warned that renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran pose a serious threat to civilians, regional stability, and international peace. In a statement, Türk said that the escalation risks undermining......