Italy and Spain extend mutual air and sea border controls for 15 days
Rome and Madrid have prolonged air and sea border checks on travellers arriving from each other's territories, citing security concerns following migration pressures in Ceuta.
Alex Saab pleads guilty to money laundering in US court following cooperation agreement
Former Venezuelan industry minister Alex Saab entered a guilty plea in a Miami federal court on Tuesday, agreeing to cooperate with US prosecutors under a deal carrying a maximum 20-year prison sentence.
Germany and US sign defense pact in Washington to expand joint weapons production
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a cooperation agreement in Washington covering weapons manufacturing, missile acquisitions, and supply chains.
Finland joins French nuclear deterrence initiative as tenth European partner
Finland has become the tenth European country to join France's Forward Nuclear Deterrence Initiative, expanding bilateral defense cooperation while keeping nuclear command authority in Paris.
Mark Carney seeks unique Canada-EU alliance ahead of Strasbourg address
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Strasbourg to address the European Parliament, proposing closer supply chain and security cooperation without seeking formal EU membership.
Emmanuel Macron to make state visit to Spain on 29 September with bilateral treaty stalled
French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Madrid on 29 and 30 September 2026 for the first French state visit since 2009, meeting King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Andrzej Poczobut returns to Belarus four months after release from penal colony
Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut entered Belarus on 8 September for a planned one-week visit, four months after his release in a multilateral prisoner swap.
US blocks Iran nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami from IAEA Vienna conference
The United States objected to a UN Security Council sanctions waiver, prompting Austria to revoke a travel visa for Iranian Atomic Energy Organization head Mohammad Eslami ahead of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna.
European leaders demand proactive Arctic defence strategy at Rovaniemi summit
Twelve European nations agreed in Rovaniemi to expand Arctic security cooperation, protect critical underwater infrastructure, and update the EU strategy by autumn 2026.
BRICS leaders adopt New Delhi Declaration, avoiding direct blame in Middle East war
The 18th BRICS summit concluded in New Delhi on 13 September 2026 after unanimous approval of a 45-page declaration addressing Middle East tensions and global trade.
Trump urges Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel refineries as fuel prices rise
Speaking from Ireland, US President Donald Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to avoid targeting fuel processing plants after US diesel prices surpassed $6 per gallon.
BRICS leaders urge maximum restraint in Middle East during New Delhi summit
Meeting in New Delhi, 11 BRICS member states unanimously adopted a joint declaration calling for de-escalation in the Middle East as bilateral sideline talks addressed trade and security ties.
Donald Trump backs Irish unification and predicts end to Iran war during Dublin visit
Arriving in Dublin for a 48-hour trip, the US president met with Irish leaders and predicted that Northern Ireland would eventually unite with the Republic.
Oman postpones Gulf ministerial summit on Strait of Hormuz deal after regional objections
Oman and Iran delayed a foreign ministers meeting in Salalah intended to unveil a transit agreement after Bahrain announced a boycott and Saudi Arabia requested changes to the draft.
China and India offer mediation on Ukraine as Moscow eyes trilateral talks
India and China have offered good offices to mediate peace talks during the BRICS summit in New Delhi, while Russia and Ukraine explore potential trilateral negotiations with the United States.
Zelensky proposes meeting Putin at Miami G20 as Kremlin insists on Moscow talks
Volodymyr Zelensky expressed readiness to meet Vladimir Putin at the December G20 summit in Miami, but Russian officials rejected the venue, stating any bilateral encounter must take place in Moscow.
Friedrich Merz cancels Donald Trump call after US president praises AfD election victory
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz postponed a scheduled phone call with Donald Trump after the US president publicly celebrated the Alternative for Germany party's victory in Saxony-Anhalt.
China proposes open-source AI zone for BRICS members at New Delhi summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced plans for a shared AI platform, large language model cooperation, and new trade initiatives at the summit in India.
Trump suggests US could keep Iranian oil as regional Salalah summit is postponed
Speaking in Ireland, Donald Trump compared Iran to Venezuela while regional powers delayed talks in Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump dismisses report on Chinese satellite data sent to Iran before fatal Jordan base strike
US President Donald Trump downplayed reports that Chinese entities supplied satellite imagery to Iran before a July missile strike in Jordan that killed three American troops, speaking ahead of a planned summit with Xi Jinping.
Kremlin leaves door open to October trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and US
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said negotiations with Ukraine and Washington could restart next month, following visits by US envoys and fresh strikes on Ukrainian rail infrastructure.
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats for unacceptable activities under Vienna Convention
Prime Minister Peter Magyar's administration ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave Budapest on Tuesday, marking the country's first official expulsion of Russian embassy staff since 2018.
Kremlin rejects Miami summit with Zelensky but opens door to October trilateral talks
Moscow has dismissed Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for direct peace talks at the December G20 summit in Miami, while signaling that US-brokered trilateral negotiations could resume in October.
Israel-Lebanon diplomatic talks in Rome postponed to October following scheduling conflicts
United States mediators have postponed the next round of formal negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Rome until October, while arranging ambassadorial discussions in Washington next week.
Trump pledges to lift Irish whiskey tariffs and reaffirms support for unified Ireland
Speaking in Doonbeg, US President Donald Trump announced the removal of 15% import tariffs on Irish whiskey while reiterating calls for Northern Ireland to unite with the Republic.
Nicușor Dan meets Friedrich Merz in Finland to discuss NATO flank security, defense cooperation, and EU budget
Romanian President Nicușor Dan met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Rovaniemi during the European Arctic Summit to address Russian drone incursions, defense production, and Moldova's European integration.
Zelensky proposes meeting Putin at Miami G20 summit while Kremlin demands talks in Moscow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed readiness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the December G20 summit in Miami, but the Kremlin rejected the venue and demanded talks in Moscow.
Modi and Xi agree to resolve border dispute at 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, pledging an honest and reasonable approach to settling their border dispute as Xi visited India for the first time since 2019.
Argentina moves to sanction Falklands oil project as Milei challenges British sovereignty
President Javier Milei announced legislation to penalize companies developing the Sea Lion offshore field, prompting a firm defense of the islands from the British government.
Putin blames Western globalists for AfD election win in Germany and warns against troops in Ukraine
Speaking during his visit to India ahead of the BRICS summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin attributed political shifts in Europe to Western policy failures while warning European nations that deploying troops to Ukraine would mean war with Russia.