Category: World

A lawsuit was filed in Nicosia on Monday against two Israeli women, a mother and daughter aged 58 and 24. The two women were arrested on Saturday on suspicion of disrupting a pro-Palestinian demonstration held in Limassol on Saturday, ahead of October 7, according to local media reports. The demonstration, organized by a local pro-Palestinian […]

In Berlin, Assistant Secretary Witkowsky will lead an interagency delegation to the second U.S.–Germany Conflict Prevention and Stabilization Dialogue hosted by Germany’s Director-General for Crisis Prevention, Stabilization, Peacebuilding, and Humanitarian Assistance. During this dialogue they will discuss areas of shared interest and cooperation, including activities under the U.S Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability. […]

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating Hamas-led attack on Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023. This attack, which involved around 3,000 Hamas-led gunmen, resulted in the deaths of over 1,100 people, including many civilians. Commemorative events are taking place across Israel, despite ongoing conflict. Early this morning, Hamas launched rockets coinciding with the exact […]

The Israeli invasion of Lebanon has begun – and there are reports of heavy fighting between units of the Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah in south Lebanon, accompanied by airstrikes and shelling of Hezbollah positions. For the past year, many have feared that the war between Israel and Hamas will spill over into neighbouring countries […]

I will make four points on behalf of the UK. First, we express our deepest condolences to the families of the 37 civilians killed in al-Shabaab’s horrific attack on Mogadishu’s Lido beach on the 2nd of August, and of all other civilians killed in Somalia in the recent months. We commend the continued efforts of […]

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot.  The two discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East and the importance of coordinating efforts on a diplomatic resolution that would allow citizens of Israel and Lebanon to […]

Israel has launched its sixth incursion into Lebanese territory since 1978. Here’s a timeline of how this seemingly unending conflict has evolved. 1970s: PLO occupation of south Lebanon The conflict in south Lebanon began in earnest in 1978 but the seeds were sown as early as 1970. In September of that year the Jordanian government […]

The horrific attack by Gaza-based militants also saw more than 250 abducted, including many women and children. “It is time for the release of the hostages. Time to silence the guns. Time to stop the suffering that has engulfed the region,” said António Guterres, calling for peace, the restoration of international law and justice for […]

Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols will travel to Belize on October 5-8.  In Belmopan, Assistant Secretary Nichols will meet with Prime Minister John Briceño, Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca, and other senior government officials to discuss security and inclusive economic prosperity in Belize and throughout the region.  Belize has demonstrated […]