Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged revival of discussions on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, citing over $600 billion in infrastructure damage and the need for macrofinancial stability amid ongoing conflict.
Romania shot down a suspected Russian drone, its third in three days, over the Black Sea.
India and Belgium launched their Strategic Dialogue to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen cooperation in various areas.
India and Belgium launched a strategic dialogue to boost trade and EU free trade agreement talks.
The EU remains divided on a new Russia sanctions package targeting 250 individuals and entities, the bloc's largest listing to date, as Foreign Affairs Chief Kallas seeks ministerial compromise while addressing detained Ukrainian civilians and West Bank settlement trade concerns.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holds diplomatic talks with multiple countries on Lebanon and ceasefire efforts.
Turkey threatens to formalize maritime claims over 150 Aegean islands through legislation, prompting Greece and EU officials to warn of sanctions and military support, while exposing divisions within the bloc over balancing Turkey's NATO and economic importance against regional security concerns.
The European Union unanimously agreed Monday to sanction Israeli extremist settlers and Hamas leaders following political deadlock, freezing assets and imposing travel bans while rejecting stronger trade embargo measures despite human rights organization demands.
President Erdogan received Queen Mathilde of Belgium at Vahdettin Mansion, discussing bilateral cooperation across trade, defense, energy, and agriculture sectors. The visit marks Belgium's first high-level delegation to Turkey in 14 years, featuring 428 business representatives.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot stressed Türkiye's essential role in European security architecture, announcing a 400-participant economic mission in May with approximately 40 agreements planned across defense, transport, and logistics sectors.
The European Union convened over 60 nations in Brussels to discuss Palestinian peace, gaining momentum after Hungary's electoral shift reduced opposition to stronger EU action on Israel, signaling potential sanctions on Israeli settlers and renewed diplomatic leverage in Middle East affairs.
Over 60 nations convened in Brussels Monday for peace talks on Gaza and the West Bank, as the EU seeks renewed diplomatic influence after Hungary's leadership change weakens Netanyahu's bloc support.
Mexico's Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Álvarez met with EU officials in Brussels to advance bilateral cooperation and modernize their trade agreement, which aims to strengthen strategic partnership and unlock new economic opportunities in digital commerce and critical materials.
Over sixty nations convened in Brussels to support Palestinian stability and peace efforts, with Hungary's new leadership signaling willingness to end vetoes blocking EU sanctions on Israeli settlers, potentially enabling decisive European action.
Europe hosted dual Gaza summits as the U.S. Board of Peace stalls, with the EU securing commitments for Palestinian aid and reconstruction while diplomatically countering Trump's alternative governance framework through the Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution.
The EU hosted over 60 nations in Brussels to discuss Palestinian security and peace following Hungary's election, potentially enabling new sanctions on Israeli settlers and renewed diplomatic momentum previously blocked by former Prime Minister Orbán.
Over 60 nations convened in Brussels with Palestinian leadership to discuss security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank, as the EU seeks renewed diplomatic influence amid regional crises and Hungary's political shift away from Netanyahu's alignment.
Belgium announced additional funding for Ukraine's defense, healthcare, education, and reconstruction, with Deputy PM Prévot emphasizing that economic resilience during the ongoing war strengthens European security against Russian aggression.
Romania downs a suspected Russian drone, its third in three days, after it crossed into its airspace.
India and Belgium launched their first Strategic Dialogue to enhance cooperation in trade, defense, and technology.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar concluded a strategic visit to Belgium, establishing new India-EU cooperation frameworks on green technology, startups, semiconductors, and supply chain resilience while inaugurating the India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue.
NATO summit was a success despite Iran tensions, according to Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
Europe, US Rally Behind Ukraine’s Ceasefire Offer, Urge Russia to Accept
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot in Ankara on Wednesday.
Turkish President Erdoğan told Belgium's Queen Mathilde that Turkey's defense industry participation serves European interests, as Belgium's first royal economic mission to Turkey in 14 years focuses on trade, defense and aerospace sectors.
Irish authorities face mounting EU pressure to sanction alumina exports from Aughinish Alumina to Russia, with 39 MEPs alleging the material supports Russian defence manufacturing, threatening approximately 2,000 jobs.
Iran attacked UAE civilian sites, drawing international condemnation from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, India, and others who called it a sovereignty violation. Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran conflict and shipping threats.
Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos surfaced three days after a controversial incident involving two deceased CIA agents, facing Senate scrutiny over whether she authorized their operation, amid escalating political tensions and currency predictions showing the peso fluctuating between seventeen and nineteen pesos.
EU foreign ministers rejected suspending Israel's association agreement Tuesday, despite Ireland, Spain, and Slovenia pushing for sanctions over Gaza violence and West Bank settler attacks, leaving the bloc divided on accountability measures.
Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot urged the EU to impose stricter sanctions on Israel, including partial suspension of their Association Agreement, citing human rights violations and settlement expansion, though Germany and Hungary block consensus measures.
The EU convened over 60 nations in Brussels to discuss Palestinian peace and stability, seizing momentum from Hungary's leadership change to potentially strengthen its Middle East influence and pursue sanctions against Israeli settlers previously blocked by Viktor Orbán's veto.
Over 60 nations convened in Brussels to discuss Palestinian security and peace as Hungary's leadership change removes a key Israeli ally's veto, potentially enabling EU sanctions on Israeli settlers and renewed diplomatic momentum on Gaza.
The EU convened over 60 nations in Brussels for Palestinian peace talks, seeking to expand its Middle East diplomatic influence after remaining sidelined despite being the Palestinians' largest aid donor, while Hungary's political shift potentially strengthens EU pressure on Israel.
The EU hosts Palestinian leader to discuss security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank with over 60 nations.
President Zelenskyy met Belgian Foreign Minister Prévot to finalize a Drone Deal text and signing timeline, while discussing military aid, sanctions against Russia, shelter construction, and Ukraine's EU membership path.
Belgium's Wallonia and Flanders regions established strategic economic partnerships with India and the EU through July 2026 dialogues in Brussels, identifying opportunities in trade, investment, green energy, and technology while reinforcing Belgium's role as Europe's commercial gateway.
India and Belgium launched their first Strategic Dialogue in Brussels, establishing a comprehensive platform for cooperation across defense, semiconductors, clean energy, and trade, positioning Belgium as strategically important to India's European engagement.
India and Belgium launched their first Strategic Dialogue, with Foreign Ministers Jaishankar and Prévot agreeing to deepen cooperation in trade, technology, defense, and clean energy, signaling broader India-EU strategic partnership beyond proposed trade agreements amid global uncertainties.
Belgium receives Taliban delegation names from the EU Commission, paving the way for visa assessments.
Ukraine's Baltic allies unsettled by repeated drone incursions
The EU sanctions Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians, drawing criticism for moral equivalence with Hamas terrorists.
The European Union imposed sanctions on seven Israeli settlers and organizations for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, with Belgium's foreign minister stating the measure sends a clear message that extremism carries consequences, ending Hungary's previous veto on the decision.
European lawmakers pressure the Commission to sanction Irish alumina exports to Russia after investigations reveal an Irish refinery supplied over $650 million worth of aluminum to Russian arms makers, exploiting current EU sanctions gaps.
Over 60 nations convened in Brussels for Gaza peace talks as the EU seeks greater Middle East diplomatic influence following Hungary's leadership change, enabling EU members critical of Israel to advance pressure on Netanyahu's government.
The EU hosted over 60 nations in Brussels for Palestinian peace talks, seeking greater Middle East influence as Hungary's leadership change removes obstacles to stronger action against Israeli settler violence and potential sanctions on Israel.
Belgium pledged €100 million to NATO's PURL programme for Ukraine's military equipment purchases, as European leaders push a €90 billion loan and sanctions against Russia following Hungary's political shift away from pro-Moscow Viktor Orban.
Belgium committed €100 million to NATO's PURL programme for Ukraine's military equipment purchases, as European leaders push for a €90 billion EU loan and stronger sanctions against Russia following Hungary's political shift.
The European Union hosts a Palestinian peace conference, seeking a greater role in the Middle East.
The EU hosted over 60 nations in Brussels to discuss Middle East peace with Palestinian PM Mustafa, as European leaders seek regional relevance while debating stronger measures against Israel amid Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
The EU hosts a conference with over 60 nations to discuss security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank with Palestinian leader Mohamed Mustafa.