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Former intelligence chief nominated as new prime minister by the Netherlands' incoming government

May 28, 2024

Former intelligence chief nominated as new prime minister by the Netherlands' incoming government

The former Dutch intelligence chief is set to be presented as the proposed prime minister of the Netherlands by the incoming right-wing government, officials say.

Georgia parliament committee rejects president's veto of 'Russian law'

May 28, 2024

Georgia parliament committee rejects president's veto of 'Russian law'

A Georgian parliament committee has rejected the president’s veto of the “foreign agents" legislation, called the "Russian law" by critics, that has sparked massive protests for weeks.

Russia removes buoys on Estonian border, EU demands explanation

May 24, 2024

Russia removes buoys on Estonian border, EU demands explanation

Russian guards removed some buoys their Estonian counterparts had placed on a river separating the two states in a move EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called “unacceptable."

Hungary PM Orbán declares intent to opt out of NATO efforts to support Ukraine

May 24, 2024

Hungary PM Orbán declares intent to opt out of NATO efforts to support Ukraine

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced that Hungary will seek to opt out of NATO operations aimed at supporting Ukraine, according to officials.

Israel's Netanyahu rips Ireland, Spain and Norway recognizing Palestinian statehood: 'Reward for terrorism'

May 22, 2024

Israel's Netanyahu rips Ireland, Spain and Norway recognizing Palestinian statehood: 'Reward for terrorism'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasted several European countries for delivering a "reward for terrorism" in recognizing a Palestinian state.

Arab, EU ministers to meet, discuss how to end Gaza war

May 22, 2024

Arab, EU ministers to meet, discuss how to end Gaza war

Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will attend a regular European Union meeting in an attempt to work toward ending the war in Gaza.

House Democrat blasts Ireland, Spain, Norway recognition of Palestinian state as 'gift to Hamas'

May 22, 2024

House Democrat blasts Ireland, Spain, Norway recognition of Palestinian state as 'gift to Hamas'

Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., slammed Ireland, Spain and Norway's decision as a "gift to Hamas," despite him advocating for "Palestinian self-determination and statehood."

Norway, Ireland, Spain recognizing independent Palestinian state as Israel-Hamas war continues

May 22, 2024

Norway, Ireland, Spain recognizing independent Palestinian state as Israel-Hamas war continues

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the country will recognize a Palestinian state, according to Reuters, and Ireland and Spain are expected to follow suit.

Greek judge drops charges against 9 Egyptians accused of causing shipwreck that killed hundreds

May 21, 2024

Greek judge drops charges against 9 Egyptians accused of causing shipwreck that killed hundreds

Nine Egyptian men have been acquitted by a Greek judge of charges related to a shipwreck that killed more than 500 migrants. The judge dismissed the case.

Defund ICC’s ‘kangaroo court’ as it wages anti-Israel lawfare: Richard Goldberg

May 20, 2024

Defund ICC’s ‘kangaroo court’ as it wages anti-Israel lawfare: Richard Goldberg

The Netherlands-based ICC’s indictment of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes happened on Monday.