Cairo.. Muhamad Yehia The former Dutch premier and secretary general of the transatlantic alliance has flown to Washington DC for a crucial meeting with Donald Trump. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will have to convince President Trump that US interests are best served as a leading member of the …
Read More »?Will Russia agree to Washington’s 30-day ceasefire proposal
Muhamad Yehia Ukraine agreed to a month-long ceasefire only if Russia abides by it, Kyiv said. Although Moscow’s stance on the proposal is rather unclear, the Kremlin’s demands have always been known. The Kremlin said on Wednesday it was awaiting details from Washington about its proposal for a 30-day ceasefire …
Read More »Europe Europe News Polish Prime Minister urges Turkey to play key role in Ukrainian pea ce process
Muhamad Yehia The leaders of Turkey and Poland met in Ankara to discuss strengthening Turkey-Poland relations, Turkey-EU ties during the Polish presidency of the European Council and regional issues including Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Wednesday proposed that Turkey take an active role …
Read More »Muhamad Yehia Finland is exploring options to create improved links for road and rail connections to Europe, including a fixed bridge link that would span the Baltic. Finland’s connections to Europe could be given a boost thanks to a new fixed link across the Baltic Sea between the country and …
Read More »Trump administration halts US funding for two cybersecurity efforts, including for elections
Muhamad Yehia The Trump administration has halted funding for two cybersecurity efforts, including one for elections. The United States has cut millions of dollars in funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officials. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, known as CISA, …
Read More »EU secures digital deal with South Korea amid push to strengthen trade alliances
Muhamad Yehia This move between the EU and the East Asian country comes as the bloc seeks to forge closer ties with allies. The agreement is expected to boost online trade between the partners, though critics warn it could pave the way for threats to personal data. The EU has …
Read More »?Can France’s nuclear deterrent defend the EU
Muhamad Yehia Faced with US disengagement from Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron wants to open the debate on extending France’s nuclear umbrella to its EU partners. French President Emmanuel Macron has opened up a highly strategic debate with his European partners — and he now wants to explore the possibility …
Read More »Ukraine to propose its own ceasefire deal in US talks in Saudi Arabia
Muhamad Yehia Ukraine is to propose its own ceasefire deal in talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, aiming to sign the ‘Rare Earth Minerals’ deal with Washington to resume paused military aid after Zelenskyy-Trump tensions. A Ukrainian delegation set to meet with America’s top diplomat in Saudi …
Read More »Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa forms committees to investigate clashes with Alawites
Muhamad Yehia Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa forms committees to investigate the recent waves of violence between security forces and Alawite loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad. An ambush on a Syrian security patrol by gunmen loyal to ousted leader Bashar Assad escalated into clashes that a war monitor estimates have killed more …
Read More »North Korea fires ballistic missiles as South and US begin drills
Muhamad Yehia North Korea fired “multiple unidentified ballistic missiles” into the sea on Monday, the same day South Korea and the US began a major joint military drill. North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, South Korea’s military said, hours after Seoul and Washington resumed a …
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