Brazilian foreign minister calls for UN reform at G20 kickoff
Brazil’s foreign minister on Wednesday called for reform of the United Nations and other multilateral institutions and criticized their inability to prevent global conflict as the country takes up the presidency of the Group of 20 (G20). Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira told other foreign ministers in his opening remarks at the Group of 20 meeting […]
Greece’s prime minister defends rule of law despite mounting criticism
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday defended his government’s commitment to the rule of law. Mitsotakis hosted Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, as part of her visit to European Union capitals. Mitsotakis accused domestic opponents of attacking the government and damaging Greece’s reputation. Greece’s prime minister insisted on Tuesday that the country’s […]
Alexander the Great Netflix show labelled âextremely poor-quality fictionâ by Greek minister | Television
Greece’s culture minister has criticized a Netflix drama documentary about Alexander the Great, calling it “extremely poor fiction” and “poor and full of historical inaccuracies.” Lina Mendoni’s comments about ‘Alexander: The Making of a God’ come amid controversy surrounding the show, which depicts the romantic relationship between Alexander the Great and his confidant and friend […]
On the eve of Athens tractor protest, Greek prime minister rules out more concessions to farmers
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s prime minister on Monday ruled out further concessions to protesting farmers on the eve of a rally scheduled to bring tractors to central Athens. Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed hope that Tuesday’s protests in the capital would mark the end of weeks of unrest for Greek farmers, who, like elsewhere in Europe, […]
Palestine foreign minister accuses Israel of apartheid in land occupation
The Palestinian foreign minister has accused Israel of apartheid and asked the United Nations Supreme Court to declare Israel’s occupation of land sought for a Palestinian state illegal. The hearing at the International Court of Justice focused on the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation. The court’s opinion is expected to take several months, and 51 […]
Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Plans Tour to Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will begin a new tour of Latin America next week, including a stop in Cuba before heading to Brazil for the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, Russia’s state-run TASS news agency said on Wednesday. and plans to visit Venezuela. Lavrov returns to Latin America less than a year after five-day stay […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene says UK foreign minister can ‘kiss my ass’
Firebrand MP Marjorie Taylor Green didn’t hesitate when asked about the British foreign secretary urging the US to give more aid to Ukraine, saying: “I wouldn’t mind kissing you.” The Georgia Republican clarified that a special relationship does not apply to Prime Minister David Cameron in response to a question on Sky News on Wednesday […]
Former Czech Prime Minister Babis acquitted again in $2 million fraud case
Former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has been acquitted for the second time by a Prague court in a $2 million fraud case related to European Union subsidies. Babis has maintained his innocence and said the charges are politically motivated. Prosecutors are seeking a three-year suspended sentence and a fine for Babis, with the possibility of […]
Russia puts Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on a wanted list but doesn’t specify the charges
Russia has placed Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kalas on its wanted list, an official list revealed on Tuesday, as tensions between Russia and the West escalate over Ukraine. Mr Karas’ name was placed on the Home Office’s wanted list in connection with the criminal charges. It has not been revealed what charges Mr. Karas is […]
Biden Tells Israeli Prime Minister His Military Operations Should ‘Not Proceed’ In Gaza Strip Without ‘Credible’ Plan
President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call Sunday that military operations in the Gaza Strip “should not proceed” without a “credible” plan, the White House has confirmed. White House released Sunday’s press statement acknowledged that Biden spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu in the morning and reaffirmed the United States’ […]