Iran is ready to close the Strait of Hormuz, if necessary, as soon as possible, Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Adm. Alireza Tangsiri said on Tuesday. “If there is a pretext for closing the Strait of Hormuz, our armed forces will carry out this operation as soon as possible,” Tangsiri...
Agreements were signed between Greece and a U.S.-based oil company for hydrocarbon exploration and production off the coasts of the Peloponnese and Crete. If the activities prove successful, the natural gas produced is expected to be supplied to Europe. Greece has signed leasing agreements for hydrocarbon exploration and extraction in four offshore areas off the...
Highlighting the close relationship between Trump and Orban, Rubio emphasized that Hungary’s success aligns with the national interests of the United States. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke highly of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during their meeting in Budapest. Stressing the importance of the relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister...
Germany has stated that discussions between Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron on establishing a joint European nuclear deterrent are still at an early stage, emphasizing that the initiative does not aim to reduce the role of the United States. Speaking at a press conference, a German government spokesperson said: “The purpose of the talks is...
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that they could provide support to Tehran in the event of a possible U.S. attack on Iran. Emphasizing that they do not seek conflict, Mujahid argued that Iran has the capacity to defend itself. The remarks have once again brought the current state of Taliban–Iran relations into focus. The Taliban...
Resit Kemal As / Editor-in-Chief, World of Global The secret list reportedly prepared under the instructions of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, outlining the areas in which the United States depends on Germany, may signal a new phase in transatlantic relations. Is this document a threat, or a strategic safety cushion? That is the central...
China has added the United Kingdom and Canada to its unilateral visa exemption program. Starting February 17, citizens of these two countries will be able to travel to China visa-free for up to 30 days. In a statement issued by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was announced that as of February 17, citizens of...
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that he wanted to create a direct communication channel with Russia, arguing that peace in Ukraine was impossible without the European Union’s contribution. “No peace without the Europeans … You can negotiate without the Europeans if you prefer, but it will not bring a peace at the table....
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the idea of a world without borders and of a global order replacing national interests was foolish. Rubio addressed the role of the United States in efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, while also criticizing the migration crisis in the...
Ryabkov stated that BRICS is aware of the risks posed by pressure originating from the United States, noting that there is no guarantee that systems shut down by Washington would be restored. In remarks to Russian media, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that BRICS will continue to build alternative structures to anything the...