Statele Unite au lansat atacuri asupra Iranului ca răspuns la un incident maritim grav în care Teheranul a lovit o navă și a închis Strâmtoarea Ormuz, escaladând astfel conflictul militar dintre cele două țări. #StrâmtoareaOrmuz #conflictSUAIRAN #GardaRevoluționară
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This has been a good summit. We achieved what we wanted to achieve, which is unity. So important we have that, particularly with the conflicts going on in Ukraine and the conflicts in Iran.
President Trump, history is asking you one question: Do you want to win with Ukraine—or lose with Russia? A strong, sovereign Ukraine makes Europe safer and strengthens the transatlantic alliance. Rewarding aggression risks encouraging future conflicts and undermining https://t.co/DqNrbCkksb #Ukraine #Russia #TransatlanticAlliance #UA #RU
President Trump, history is asking you one question: Do you want to win with Ukraine—or lose with Russia? A strong, sovereign Ukraine makes Europe safer and strengthens the transatlantic alliance. Rewarding aggression risks encouraging future conflicts and undermining https://t.co/k3MOXcInsk #Ukraine #TransatlanticAlliance #GlobalSecurity #UA #RU
The way of war is changing, as shown by conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. Are the hundreds of billions of dollars being invested today in new tanks, planes and warships going to become the equivalent of buying horses and arrows on the eve of machine guns and howitzers? My deep dive. #WarAnalysis #MilitaryFuture #ConflictTrends #UA #IR
Bosnia, Kosovo and Cyprus belong in NATO. I call on Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Cyprus to join NATO to overcome the conflicts of the past and upgrade their existing security partnerships into full NATO membership. Peace is strongest when it is backed by credible collective https://t.co/liyUOBPkBh #NATO #Bosnia #Peace #BA #XK #CY
Senator Iván Cepeda urged de la Espriella, the winner of June’s presidential runoff, to renounce his U.S. citizenship, arguing that holding it while being Colombia’s president could generate conflicts of interest https://t.co/Lb9k7W7YDe #IvánCepeda #Colombia #Citizenship #CO #US
Across the Barbed Wire: Inside Nigeria's Hidden War. In part five of this mini-series exploring Western-backed and Western-involved conflicts, we head to West Africa in the company of writer, editor and foreign policy analyst Christopher Ogunmodede. He joins to unpack the layers #Nigeria #Conflict #ForeignPolicy #NG
The Swedish Club is an insurance company that specializes in maritime insurance and uniquely offers war risk insurance, addressing the growing coverage gap left by other insurers who exclude conflicts and geopolitical risks from their policies, thus catering to the needs of shipping companies operating in volatile regions. #krigsriskförsäkring #marinförsäkring #geopolitiskoro
Across the Barbed Wire: Cuba, Sanctions, and Survival. In part three of this mini-series exploring Western-backed and Western-involved conflicts from the other side, we turn our attention to a country shaped by decades of sanctions and a tightening US embargo. Liz Oliva #Cuba #Sanctions #Survival #CU #US
A major explosion at Qatar's largest energy site, the Barzan gas supply facility, injured at least 54 people and left 18 others unaccounted for, prompting ongoing search and rescue operations as global energy markets brace for potential disruptions following the blast's connection to recent conflicts involving Iran. #QatarExplosion #NaturalGas #EnergyCrisis
As US and Iranian negotiators engage in peace talks in Switzerland, tensions escalate as President Trump threatens military action against Iran if it does not curb Hezbollah's activities, while Iran's chief negotiator warns the US to be cautious with its statements, indicating the precarious nature of the negotiations aimed at resolving longstanding conflicts in the Middle East. #USIranRelations #PeaceTalks #MiddleEastInstability
On World Refugee Day, instead of repeating cynical caricatures, we should stand with the agencies & individuals who provide vital support to millions of refugees every day, & continue working to prevent the wars & conflicts that force so many people to leave their homes. #WorldRefugeeDay #StandWithRefugees #EndTheConflict #Thetweetdoesnotmentionspecificcountries.Therefore #therearenocountrycodestoreturn.
Amid deepening divisions, new and protracted conflicts are compelling millions of people to seek safety far from home. On #WorldRefugeeDay, we call for renewed solidarity and stronger support for all those forced to flee, and the countries and communities hosting them. #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeesWelcome #Solidarity #Nospecificcountrycodesarementionedinthetweet.
As conflicts escalate across the globe, a shocking number of girls & boys fall victim to sexual violence. Children must never be targets in war. Protecting them is a legal & moral imperative for every combatant & every country. https://t.co/wNDeRNI8Aa #ProtectChildren #EndSexualViolence #WarCrimes #Thetweetdoesnotmentionanyspecificcountries.Therefore #nocountrycodescanbeprovided.
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi emphasized the urgent need to enhance Japan's defence capabilities and reconsider its pacifist stance to prevent conflicts in the region, particularly in light of China's military assertiveness and North Korea's nuclear ambitions. #JapanDefense #Geopolitics #SecurityAlliance
I welcome the agreement between the United States and Iran, which opens the way to de-escalation and diplomacy. At a time of numerous conflicts around the world, every step towards dialogue, respect for international law and the peaceful resolution of disputes, is an important #Diplomacy #DeEscalation #InternationalLaw #US #IR
For Sweden, the lesson is clear: we must accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. Greater energy independence strengthens us, and reduces our vulnerability to conflicts beyond our borders. (2/2) #FossilFuels #EnergyIndependence #Sustainability #SE
The recent agreement between the US and Iran has brought some relief to ongoing conflicts, with both sides claiming victory and anticipations for the lifting of certain economic sanctions; however, significant uncertainties remain regarding the deal’s effectiveness in halting military operations and preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. #USIranDeal #MiddleEastPeace #GlobalSecurity
