Italy in the Hormuz crisis: diplomacy, naval missions and food security

US brokers between Israel, Lebanon, says progress with China on Mideast conflict

Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi

Russia pummels Kiev, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes

Xi warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit

Latvia prime minister resigns over straying Ukraine drones

UK health minister resigns in new blow to PM Starmer

Wes Streeting announced Thursday that he has resigned as Britain's health minister, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge against embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Starmer faces Labour Party leadership challenge

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future remained uncertainon Thursday as key members of his Labour Party prepared to challenge his leadership following calls by dozens of his fellow lawmakers to step down.

Netanyahu’s claim on secret visit to UAE sparks tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that he made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the Iran war sparks tension in the region, with Abu Dhabi describing the allegations as “baseless.”

Gaza board envoy says ceasefire ‘far from perfect’

  The high representative for Gaza in U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has said the fragile ceasefire in the Palestinian territory was holding despite daily violations, as he urged Hamas to disarm.

Death toll from Russian strikes on Kiev rises to five: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that the death toll from Russian drone and missile strikes on the capital Kiev had risen to five, with around another 40 people wounded.

Ankara NATO summit to show alliance unity: Polish president

The NATO summit in Ankara this July should demonstrate the alliance’s political unity and military strength in the face of security threats from Russia, Polish President Karol Nawrocki has said.

Lebanon, Israel hold new talks in US as ceasefire nears end

Lebanon and Israel held new peace talks in Washington on Thursday, as their latest ceasefire — considered to still be in place despite hundreds of deaths in Israeli strikes — nears its end.

Trump, Xi agree Iran should not have nuclear weapon: White House

The United States and China have agreed that Iran can have a nuclear weapon, the White House said on May 14, after President Donald Trump met his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping at a summit in Beijing.

Turkish Cypriot-origin MP appointed as UK minister

King Charles on May 13 approved a cabinet reshuffle proposed by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer after several junior ministers resigned amid growing pressure on the government, with British-Turkish lawmaker Nesil Çalışkan among the newly appointed figures.

Western military presence set to rise near Hormuz

The United Kingdom will deploy drones, Typhoon fighter jets and the Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon as part of a future multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, with Australia announcing its decision to join a “strictly defensive” mission led by France and Britain.

Israel ups efforts to tackle Hezbollah’s fiber-optic

The Israeli army has ramped up efforts to find effective countermeasures against Hezbollah’s increasingly advanced drones operating in southern Lebanon, which continue to pose a growing operational challenge for Israeli forces, media reported on May 13.

Pakistan urges Türkiye, Qatar to join defense pact with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan has called for Türkiye and Qatar to join its defense pact with Saudi Arabia, signaling a push for a four-way regional alliance amid mounting tensions in the region.