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EU's Kallas urges Serbia to align with EU foreign policy

BRUSSELS - The European Union's top foreign policy official Kaja Kallas visited Belgrad on Thursday and called on Serbia to follow the European Union's foreign policy, Interfax reports. "Serbia faces a strategic, geostrategic choice, where it …

EU foreign policy chief calls on Serbia to make a 'strategic choice' between West and East

BELGRADE, Serbia — The European Union’s foreign policy chief said Thursday that membership candidate Serbia faces a “strategic choice” of direction, just weeks after Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic defied EU warnings and attended Russia’s Victory Day …

Minister Lipavský at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels and at the Ministerial Meeting with the African Union

On 20 May 2025, Czech Diplomacy Chief Jan Lipavský attended the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, where he discussed Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and the future of Radio Free Europe. The meeting was followed by the …

Speech by Mr Ahmed Attaf at the round table on ‘peace, security and governance’ on the occasion of the third meeting of ...

Mr Attaf takes part in the third meeting of AU and EU foreign affairs ministers

North Macedonia seeks EU talks breakthrough at NATO summit

SKOPJE, May 24 — North Macedonia is seeking to address its stalled European Union accession process during the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague, set for June 24–25. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski says the country wants to raise its bilateral dispute …

Meeting of AU and EU foreign affairs ministers: Mr Attaf takes part in a coordination meeting in Brussels

Brussels beginning to regret naming Kallas EU foreign policy chief — SVR

MOSCOW, May 21. /TASS/. Brussels is beginning to realize it made an error by appointing Kaja Kallas as the EU’s top foreign policy official, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said in a statement shared with TASS. "Kaja Kallas is a …

EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss suspending association deal with Israel: Bloc's foreign policy chief

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas The EU Foreign Affairs Council will discuss suspending the association agreement with Israel, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced on Tuesday. “The Dutch foreign minister has put forward a proposal …

US eases Syria sanctions; Damascus welcomes move

The United States administration under President Donald Trump on Friday granted Syria comprehensive exemptions from US sanctions, a development aimed at fulfilling a pledge to lift decades-old restrictions on the country, which has experienced conflict for …

Europe is finally taking action for Palestine, but it is too little and too late

On Wednesday, Israeli forces in the West Bank opened fire in the direction of a delegation of European, Arab, and Asian diplomats. In yet another mark of Israeli hubris, the Israeli military said it “regrets the inconvenience.” The timing of this incident …

Letters to the Editor: Time for the State to do the right thing on Gaza

Can you imagine the horror of waking up this morning to learn that every single child in County Monaghan had been killed? Tragically, however, this is the same number of children, approximately 15,000, that have already been killed in Gaza over the past 18 …

Trump lifts sanctions on Syria: what happens next?

The US Treasury announced on Friday an immediate easing of a broad range of sanctions on Syria. The decision comes in the wake of the December 2024 ousting of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and the installation of a transitional government led by Ahmed al …

Israeli EU ambassador warns of 'political drift,' emphasizes dialogue

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Charles Michel and Head of the Mission of Israel to the EU and NATO Ambassador Haim Regev attend a solemn moment to remember the …

EU-Israel deal: Why Dutch succeeded where Ireland failed

On Tuesday afternoon, diplomats watched anxiously as 26 foreign ministers took their seats in the Europa building in Brussels to assess a Dutch request that the EU review its trade and political relationship with Israel. The proposal came as the weeks-long …

Family of Ryan Cornelius jailed in Dubai turns to EU for help

Published on 23/05/2025 - 14:47 GMT+2•Updated 18:45 Irish family members of Ryan Cornelius, a British businessman jailed for fraud in the United Arab Emirates, whose imprisonment has been labelled unfair by the United Nations, have sought to enlist …

As Israel faces diplomatic 'tsunami', Trump is staying quiet

Paul AdamsBBC diplomatic correspondent ShareSave A headline in Israel's liberal daily Ha'aretz this week put it starkly: "Diplomatic tsunami nears," it warned, "as Europe begins to act against Israel's 'complete madness' …

Kallas backs North Macedonia's EU membership bid despite ongoing stall

Published on 23/05/2025 - 17:27 GMT+2•Updated 17:31 European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas voiced strong support for North Macedonia's path to become a full-fledged member of the bloc on her last stop of a three-day visit to the …

EU presses North Macedonia to make ‘era-defining’ decisions for membership

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — The European Union’s top foreign policy official on Friday urged North Macedonia to take “era-defining”… SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — The European Union’s top foreign policy official on Friday urged North Macedonia to take …

NATO Assembly calls for decisive action on cyberattacks and disinformation, stronger partnerships

24 May 2025 DAYTON, OHIO – NATO Allies must bolster efforts to counter Chinese disinformation and wider cyberattacks on elections and democratic ecosystems that threaten Allied democracies and security, lawmakers at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly said …

NATO leaders must boost defence investments to deter threats from Russia and its authoritarian enablers

24 May 2025 DAYTON, OHIO – Weeks ahead of a key NATO summit, lawmakers from across the Alliance warned leaders that Allied nations must upgrade their defences quickly to protect against a belligerent Russia and deter others from threatening Europe and …

Tariffs In, Taxes Out? Former White House Advisor: This is Trump’s Plan

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A historic pivot may be underway inside the U.S. government—one that could shift the financial burden of running the country away from working Americans and onto foreign imports and buried national assets. That’ …

Is America’s Comeback Already Underway?

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The headlines paint a bleak picture: national debt, economic uncertainty, and a shrinking middle class. But one former government advisor says the real story is far more optimistic—and virtually no one is …

The Plan to Dismantle the IRS Is Already in Motion, Says Former CIA Insider

BALTIMORE, May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After more than a century of collecting wages from American workers, the Internal Revenue Service may soon be facing extinction. That’s the claim from Jim Rickards, a former CIA advisor and legal strategist to …

NATO Assembly opens first session in U.S. in two decades; calls for stronger, rebalanced Alliance

24 May 2025 DAYTON – The NATO Parliamentary Assembly opened its first session in the United States for over two decades on Friday with appeals for leaders to strengthen and rebalance the Alliance as the pre-eminent security guarantor for Europe and North …

Congressional Breakfast: Peace and Cooperation Unites Global Leaders to Champion Moral Leadership and Peacebuilding

Peace and Cooperation emerged as a vital high-level forum convening key voices in international politics WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises— …

Build Safe Connection Returns for Its Second Edition — Now as a Premier Safety and Construction Expo in Massachusetts

The largest Brazilian-led construction safety expo in the U.S. returns June 7 to Foxboro, gathering top names in safety, business, and innovation. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 7, 2025, industry leaders, …

Community Health Provider Aims to Make Health Care More Accessible

Affordable Behavioral Health Care is Hard to Find in Smaller, Underserved Communities DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Memorial Day is a time when the nation pauses to honor the courage of our heroes, including those …

RMPStudio™ Announces New Book in 2025, 'The Ambassador: Two Hats. Two Presidents.' by Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret)

A Pioneering memoir by U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret.) highlights her journey from Puerto Rico to the global stage, bridging diplomacy, and leadership. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RMPStudio™, a leader in …

Mainstreaming Women's Health in Congress with the First-Ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day

First-ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day includes Congressional Briefing with Experts Highlighting Gaps and Opportunities to Advance the Health of Women WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 21st, Women’s …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Business as a Rearguard: Why the State Fails to Protect Its Own — Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, a question that has lingered in bureaucratic offices for years has resurfaced: why is the state still unable to respond promptly to complaints from businesses …

Main Street Economics Urges President Trump to Lead on National Debt Crisis

We Must Act Now, and We Must Act Boldly. The Time for Truth and Courage is Here.” – Les Rubin WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States hurtles toward an unsustainable fiscal future, Main Street …

American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) Statement on the Murders of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, D.C.

American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) Statement on the Murders of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) joins …

Rickards: IRS Could Be Replaced by $150 Trillion Hidden Asset

BALTIMORE, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The IRS has stood as a fixture of American life for more than a century. But according to former CIA advisor and financial intelligence expert Jim Rickards, a radical new plan quietly gaining traction could mark …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 18 of America in President Trump's Care

Washington, DC, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/23/week-18-america-in-trumps-hands/ There were fireworks in America's Week 18 under President …

American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council Condemns Murder of Israeli Diplomats in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) expresses its deepest sorrow and unequivocal condemnation of the horrific murder of two Israeli embassy …