Dublin summit shifts focus to Europe's role in Ukraine-Russia peace talks
European leaders meeting in Dublin have moved closer to a shared position on how Europe should be represented in any future Ukraine-Russia peace talks. The discussion, held at the European Political Community summit at the Convention Centre, centred on whether the European Union should be represented by one envoy or by a small group of senior figures. The tone of the talks appeared more optimistic by the end of the day, according to the account of the summit.The debate was sharpened by comments from several senior figures in recent days. Jared Kushner said the European Union must be involved in... [Continue Reading]
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Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Gaza, Iran and Ukraine crises drive global headlines
Israel is reportedly stepping up preparations for a possible strike on Iran, while Tehran warned that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre war status and said the standoff with Washington remains in a state of no war and no peace. Donald Trump also said the United States did not start the war with Iran and predicted it would end soon, as he warned Iranian vessels against approaching a US blockade. π π π π πIn Gaza, at least six people were killed when an Israeli air strike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and knocked out... [Continue Reading]
Meloni meets UK Prime Minister Burnham in Dublin on defence, Ukraine and migration
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham today in Dublin on the margins of the European Political Community summit. The meeting was used to confirm the strength of bilateral relations and to restate both governments' intent to expand cooperation between Italy and the United Kingdom. Security and defence were identified as the main areas of closer work, starting with strategic collaboration under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The two leaders also discussed the latest developments in the war in Ukraine and reaffirmed their support for Kyiv. Meloni and Burnham said Europe must be fully involved... [Continue Reading]
Putin warns Russia will target foreign troops in Ukraine as peace talks continue
Vladimir Putin has warned US negotiators that Russia would target any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine, sharpening his opposition to proposals for an international security presence. He also rejected the idea of foreign peacekeepers, describing such a deployment as a continuation of war. The comments came during Kremlin talks with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on Thursday.According to the reporting, Putin refused to soften Russia's territorial demands and insisted on full control over four Ukrainian regions that Moscow claims to have annexed. The remarks came as the Ukrainian military faced renewed disruptions to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service,... [Continue Reading]
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Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as US diplomacy, Ukraine strikes and market swings dominate
Israel is reportedly stepping up military preparations for a possible strike on Iran, while Tehran has warned of expanded retaliation if pressure rises further. The warning comes as Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre war status amid ceasefire talks, underlining how fragile the regional standoff remains. π πIn Gaza, Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians, including in a hit on a tent shelter, as heavy rain and flooding worsened an already severe humanitarian crisis. Separately, an Israeli airstrike hit a building at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, killing at least five more people... [Continue Reading]
