Foreign Affairs
Rubio to meet Pope Leo, Meloni and Italian ministers in Rome
Zelenskyy hints Ukrainian drones could menace Putin’s Victory Day parade
Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats over alleged espionage
Europe fears Putin’s ‘window of opportunity’ is now
Trump says US will help free ships stuck in Strait of Hormuz
US’s Rubio to visit Italy after Trump’s spats with Meloni, Pope Leo
The May 7-8 trip comes hot on the heels of Trump’s criticism of the pope and the Italian leader.
Madrid demands release of Spanish-Swedish activist detained by Israel
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said activist Saif Abukeshek had been “illegally abducted by the Netanyahu government.”
Trump casts doubt on Iran’s new peace proposal
The president rejected a previous Iranian proposal, but conversations have continued.
US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ in Iran, Trump brags
“We’re like pirates … but we are not playing games,” Trump said at event in Florida.
Germany plays down US troop cut, stresses Europe defense push
“If we are to remain transatlantic, we must strengthen the European pillar within NATO,” German defense minister said in response to plan to withdraw American troops.
EU Commission says will ‘keep options open’ over Trump tariff threat
Trump said he will raise tariffs on automobiles and auto parts from the EU to 25 percent because the bloc is not living up to its end of a trade agreement struck last summer.
Trump tells Congress the Iran war has ‘terminated’ as legal deadline hits
A letter to lawmakers obtained by POLITICO attempts to justify why the administration is not seeking congressional authorization after the conflict reaches a 60-day threshold.
Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany
The drawdown, which comes after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sparred with Trump over the Iran war, would leave about 33,000 U.S. troops in the country.
As Trump focuses on Iran, Europe and Ukraine strengthen ties
The president’s hostility toward NATO allies is accelerating efforts to rely less on Washington.
EU plans ‘pre-entry’ perks for Ukraine as fast-track membership hopes dim
As Kyiv inches forward on its path to joining the EU, capitals are pushing for more immediate ways to unlock political and economic advantages.
Mamdani would ask King Charles to return crown jewel to India
The mayor’s remarks fit into a standoff posture toward the royal family.
Zelenskyy opens door to Ukrainian arms exports in wartime
New rules will allow Ukrainian firms to sell surplus, war-tested arms abroad while ensuring domestic forces get priority and sensitive tech stays protected.
US to release limited edition passports with Trump’s face on
The booklet will include an image of the president’s face on the inside cover and other founding-era imagery.
King Charles to argue for strong US-UK partnership in address to Congress
His speech comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
During Putin visit, Iran blames US for failed peace talks
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to discuss the war in Iran with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and President Vladimir Putin later on Monday.
Berlin turns up the heat
Europe is staring down a familiar and unwelcome set of circumstances: rising energy prices, slowing growth and growing political pressure. As the fallout from the U.S.-Israeli war …
King Charles to proceed with US trip despite security concerns
U.K. and U.S. officials are working closely on security arrangements for the state visit after a gunman stormed a Trump dinner just days before King Charles heads to the U.S.
Hungary’s Magyar heading to Brussels for talks on unlocking EU funds
Budapest risks losing around €10 billion in post-pandemic recovery funds if it fails to meet an August deadline.
Beijing lashes out at EU after Chinese firms included in latest Russia sanctions
China’s commerce ministry warns Brussels that Beijing “will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard” the interests of Chinese companies and individuals included in the 20th sanctions package.
Trump abruptly cancels Kushner-Witkoff Pakistan trip for Iran peace talks
The U.S. president cited “too much time wasted” and confusion in Tehran’s leadership for scrapping the planned meeting in Islamabad.
British jets scrambled as Russian drone debris crashes on Romanian territory
The U.K. fighter jets were tracking the drones as they were flying over the Ukrainian port city of Reni, 1.5 kilometers from the Romanian border.