EU looking at options for enhancing Lebanon’s internal security forces: Document

The European Union is studying options for strengthening Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces to help free up the Lebanese army to focus on disarming the armed group Hezbollah, according to a document seen by Reuters.

Iran says determined to enhance Azerbaijan ties, warns against undermining relations

Iran’s Foreign Minister has emphasized that Tehran is determined to expand its relations with Baku in all dimensions, and that no party should be allowed to undermine the ties between the two countries.

Official says dozens of Iranian nationals jailed in US heading home

The director of Iran’s Interests Section in Washington, Abolfazl Mehrabadi, has stated that around 50 Iranian prisoners have left the United States for their home country following the strict immigration policies of US President Donald Trump’s administration.

Azerbaijan’s president voices commitment to promotion of ties with Iran

Azerbaijan's president Ilham Aliyev has expressed his country's readiness to use all available capacities to strengthen relations with Iran.

At least 80k Israeli soldiers treated for psychological disorders since Gaza war: Report

The number of Israeli soldiers receiving treatment for psychological disorders has risen sharply since the war in the Gaza Strip began two years ago, an Israeli Defense Ministry official has confirmed.

Europe may need to shoot down Russian aircraft, drones violating NATO airspace: Czech president

European countries may have to start shooting down Russian aircraft and drones that violate NATO airspace if Moscow keeps testing the alliance's resolve, Czech President Petr Pavel has stated in an interview with the Sunday Times of London.

US to spend $800mn on support for Ukraine in 2026, 2027: Pentagon budget draft

The US’ draft budget allocates $400 million each for support for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027, according to the draft of the National Defense Authorization Act published by Pentagon, on which Congress will begin voting this week.

UN committed to supporting Syrian-led transition: Secretary-General

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, marking the first anniversary of the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government, said the organization remains “fully committed to working with Syrians to ensure the transition is successful.”

Israeli PM says will not quit politics if he receives pardon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he would not retire from politics if he receives a pardon from the president in his years-long corruption trial.

Trump claims Zelensky ‘isn’t ready’ to accept US peace accord

US President Donald Trump has stated that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky “isn’t ready” to sign off on a US-authored peace proposal aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, at the end of three days of talks between Washington and Kyiv in Florida.

Israeli PM rules out creation of Palestinian state

Tel Aviv will not allow the creation of a Palestinian state, since its true purpose is the destruction of “the one and only Jewish state”, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated.

New US security strategy accords largely with Russia’s view: Kremlin

The Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's new national security strategy and announced it largely accorded with Russia's own perceptions, the first time that Moscow has so fulsomely praised such a document from its former Cold War foe.

Ukraine leader had a ‘difficult’ call with US negotiators: Axios

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has had a difficult discussion with US negotiators about Russia’s territorial demands, Axios reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Hamas says will hand over weapons to a Palestinian authority ‘if the occupation ends’

Hamas has announced that it is ready to hand over its weapons in the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian authority governing the territory on the condition that the Israeli army's occupation ends.

Herzog pushes back against Trump’s pressure to pardon Netanyahu on corruption charges

Israel's president has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s call for a pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption trial.

Europe fears full US exit from Ukraine war: Bloomberg

Western European leaders are growing concerned that Washington, under President Donald Trump, may walk away from the Ukraine conflict, Bloomberg has reported.

US national security document serves Israel’s interests: Iran

Reacting to the contents of the US National Security Strategy and Washington’s actions in West Asia, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has stated the document makes no reference to Palestinian rights — a fact that shows it is essentially “Israel’s security document."

US yet unwilling to engage in serious talks: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the United States has yet to demonstrate readiness for “real, serious negotiation”, stressing that Washington must first acknowledge Tehran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Syria’s president accuses Israel of ‘exporting crises’ to distract from Gaza ‘massacres’

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has accused Israel of "exporting crises" to other countries as a way to divert attention from the "horrifying massacres" it is committing in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Kiev’s European backers secretly admit territory loss likely: El Pais

European officials are increasingly accepting in private that Ukraine may have to relinquish its claims to Russian territories in order to reach a peace agreement, El Pais has reported. The apparent shift comes despite continued public statements by Western leaders that only Kiev can decide the future of its borders.

US set to deport more Iranians back to their home country: CNN

The Donald Trump administration is expected to deport dozens of Iranians back to their home country on Sunday, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.

Japan accuses Chinese fighters of directing fire-control radar at its aircraft

Japanese Minister of Defence Shinjiro Koizumi has accused Chinese jets of directing their fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft during two separate incidents over international waters near the island of Okinawa.

Canada removes Syria from its list of countries that support “terrorism”

Canada has removed Syria from its list of states that support “terrorism”, citing a similar move by the United States as well as bids by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government to “advance” the country’s stability.

EU says Washington ‘biggest ally’ despite US security downgrade

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has stated that the United States remains Europe’s “biggest ally” despite stinging criticism of the continent in a major strategy document amid ongoing ceasefire talks on the Ukraine war.

Arab, Muslim nations refute Israel exit-only plan for Gaza’s Rafah crossing

Gaza mediators Egypt and Qatar, and six other Muslim-majority countries have raised the alarm over Israel’s stated plan for a one-way opening of the Rafah border crossing, which would allow Palestinians to leave their territory, but not to return, and block the entry of humanitarian aid.

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