North Korea launched ten short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, prompting South Korea and the United States to heighten military alert during joint exercises, while regional powers offered competing interpretations of escalating peninsula tensions.
Israeli soldiers protect three West Bank homes besieged by settlers.
Five years after Taliban seized Afghanistan, former women's affairs minister Sami Samar criticized EU's engagement with the regime, calling it an endorsement despite Taliban restrictions on women's education and movement affecting 21.9 million people needing humanitarian aid.
Russia launches largest-ever drone, missile barrage on Ukraine's Kyiv, at least 27 killed, 91 injured: Details
Russia summoned German, French, and British ambassadors on June 11 to discuss a peace settlement proposal for Ukraine that Moscow's Foreign Minister Lavrov previously called capitulation demands, amid broader European diplomatic efforts and new sanctions.
Ukrainian President Zelensky offered to meet Putin directly for peace talks, welcomed by the EU and US, signaling potential diplomatic progress after over four years of conflict between the two nations.
European countries and the EU summon Russian envoys over threats to Kyiv and diplomats.
Lebanese President Aoun condemned ongoing Israeli violations in south Lebanon despite ceasefire agreements, while regional tensions escalate as oil prices hit four-year highs, prompting international calls for energy transition and diplomatic resolution amid mounting humanitarian crisis.
The EU stated US troop deployments in Europe are in Washington's interest after President Trump threatened cuts.
EU leaders will deliberate imposing stricter sanctions on Russia through a twentieth comprehensive package, escalating economic pressure amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The UK defends seizing a Russian tanker after Putin's threat to respond.
Kaja Kallas calls on EU countries to provide Ukraine with Patriot missiles from their stockpiles to aid air defense.
Ukraine may use EU loan funds to buy interceptor missiles from third countries, according to the European Commission.
Ukraine's death toll from massive strikes on Kyiv rises to at least 30 people.
EU foreign policy chief Kallas visits Dublin to question Ireland's Russian-owned alumina plant exports allegedly supporting Russia's Ukraine war effort, pressuring the government as it assumes EU presidency.
The EU and member states summoned Russian envoys after Moscow threatened strikes on Kyiv and urged foreigners to leave.
‘A lot of masculinity in the room’: Kallas argues for greater female participation in diplomacy
Belarus: EU welcomes release of political prisoner Andrzej Poczobut
EU says China’s recent military exercise around Taiwan increases cross-strait tensions
The European Commission rejected Donald Trump's threats to destroy Iranian civilian infrastructure, emphasizing diplomacy as the solution while warning that such attacks risk escalating Middle East tensions and violating international humanitarian law.
Britain defended seizing Russian shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos in June, defying Putin's threats of retaliation, as Western nations target Russia's estimated 700-ship fleet circumventing oil sanctions financing Ukraine war.
EU Commissioner Kallas urges member states to release Patriot missiles for Ukraine.
Ukraine may use EU loans to buy non-EU interceptor missiles amid a shortage.
Following Russia's massive July 2 strikes on Kyiv, EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas announced intensified sanctions against Moscow and increased military aid, including air defence support, stating stronger civilian attacks warrant stronger economic pressure.
EU chief to discuss Aughinish Alumina with Taoiseach in Dublin
The EU summons Russia's envoy over threats to European diplomats in Kyiv, calling it an unacceptable escalation.
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Hungary's top opponent demands investigation into alleged backchannel with Russia. The backchannel reportedly provided Russia with EU Council meeting information. An investigation is expected to follow.