Lebanon's army is set to fully disarm Hezbollah near the border with Israel within three months, Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji said on Tuesday.
Ethiopia: GERD Will Not Harm Egypt or Sudan
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Tuesday that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) represents a historic achievement for all Africans and will not harm either Egypt or Sudan.
China Contributes Over 30% to Global Manufacturing Growth
Chinese Minister of Industry and Information Technology Li Lecheng said on Tuesday that China accounts for more than 30 percent of global manufacturing growth. “China has maintained its position as the world’s largest manufacturer for 15 consecutive years,” Li said.
Brazil’s Lula Says US Military Presence in Caribbean Causing ‘Tension’
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday denounced the US military deployment in the Caribbean Sea, as tensions mount between the United States and Venezuela.
Germany: Ukraine ‘Just the Start’ of Putin’s Plans for Conquest
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's "imperialist plan wouldn't end with the conquest of Ukraine but would rather be just the start."
EU Sanctions Envoy to Hold US Talks After Trump Russia Threats
The European Union's sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan will lead a delegation for talks with the United States Monday in Washington on stepping up coordination on sanctions on Russia over Ukraine, Brussels said.
Israel Katz Warns Hamas to Surrender or Be ‘Annihilated’
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas on Monday to lay down its arms or face the destruction of Gaza and its own annihilation. "This is a final warning to Hamas murderers in Gaza and in luxury hotels abroad: Release the hostages and put down your weapons -- or Gaza will be destroyed and you will be annihilated," Katz said.
Key OPEC+ Members Agree to Again Boost Oil Production
Eight key members of the OPEC+ alliance said on Sunday that they have agreed to again boost oil production, in a strategy analysts saw as a bid to gain a bigger market share of the sales of crude.
Kremlin: Talks on Ukraine Are Difficult
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that resolving the situation in Ukraine requires complex dialogue among various parties. “The support here is complete, but, of course, the talks ahead remain quite difficult,” Peskov said.
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Announces Resignation
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday, less than a year after taking office. The decision came after his party lost its majority in both houses of parliament.