Talks in Paris Aim to Push Hezbollah Disarmament as Fragile Ceasefire Faces Pressure

Talks in Paris Aim to Push Hezbollah Disarmament as Fragile Ceasefire Faces Pressure

Senior officials from France, Saudi Arabia, and the United States are set to meet today in Paris with the head of the Lebanese army, in an effort to finalize a practical roadmap for the disarmament of Hezbollah, according to diplomatic sources. The discussions come at a critical moment, as concerns grow that the already fragile […]

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Hundreds in Japan Sue Government Over Climate Inaction

Hundreds in Japan Sue Government Over Climate Inaction

Hundreds of people across Japan have taken an unprecedented legal step by filing a lawsuit against the central government, accusing it of failing to act decisively on climate change. The case, the first of its kind in the country, seeks compensation for what plaintiffs describe as “unconstitutional” inaction that threatens their health, livelihoods, and basic […]

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Netherlands to Host International Claims Commission for Ukraine, Says Minister

Netherlands to Host International Claims Commission for Ukraine, Says Minister

The Netherlands will host an International Claims Commission for Ukraine, a new body designed to assess and validate claims related to war damages caused during Russia’s invasion, according to Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel. Speaking on Tuesday, van Weel explained that the commission’s primary role will be to carefully document and verify claims submitted […]

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UN Envoy Sees Hope in Cyprus Talks, Says Global Summit Still Too Soon

UN Envoy Sees Hope in Cyprus Talks, Says Global Summit Still Too Soon

The United Nations envoy tasked with helping resolve Cyprus’s decades-long division has expressed cautious optimism, while stressing that the process is still not ready for a large, multi-party summit. Speaking to Cyprus’s Phileleftheros newspaper, UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin said she felt encouraged after meeting separately with Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot […]

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Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal Is Within Reach as US Floats ‘Nato-Like’ Security Guarantees

Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal Is Within Reach as US Floats ‘Nato-Like’ Security Guarantees

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine are closer than ever, following intense diplomatic discussions in which Washington proposed providing Kyiv with security guarantees similar to those offered by Nato. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said he had held what he […]

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