“We call on Iran not to do so, as it would represent a substantive material escalation in its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine,” the G7 text reads. If Tehran were to do so, “we are prepared to respond in a swift and coordinated manner, including with new and significant measures against Iran,” the ministers … Read more
The center-right European People’s Party, with which von der Leyen is aligned, has come out in support of creating a defense post in the next Commission to steer work on ramping up the bloc’s industrial and defense capacity. However, the scope of any such job is still unclear, and also if it would cover the … Read more
Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani earlier Saturday confirmed Rome’s decision to halt funding for the U.N. agency. Penny Wong, Australia’s foreign minister, made a similar statement on pausing Canberra’s financial support, adding that she welcomed the U.N. agency’s decision to investigate the charges. The U.S. — the U.N. agency’s largest donor — on Friday suspended … Read more
