Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka announced that Prague will block any proposed European Union trade restrictions targeting Israel. He emphasized that the country is prepared to do so even if it requires utilizing a unilateral veto to halt the measures, according to European Pravda on May 20. We bring you stories from the ground. Your…

Some shipping industry professionals based in Dubai are reportedly considering relocating to Greece and Cyprus as the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran continues to disrupt the Gulf region and raise concerns about long-term stability. According to a report by , western expatriates working in the maritime sector are increasingly viewing Athens and Cyprus as attractive…

Czechia’s Foreign Minister Petr Macinka made clear on Wednesday that Prague won’t sign off on any EU trade sanctions against Israel. After talks with Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar, Macinka said Czechia had serious reservations about last week’s EU sanctions package targeting violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Next time, Macinka was clear, Prague will be…

. The writer is a retired major general and has an interest in International Relations and Political Sociology. He can be reached at tayyarinam@hotmail.com and tweets @20_Inam For the past two weeks, we have been mapping out the implications, conclusions and lessons from the US-Israeli war on Iran. Having discussed the effects on warfare, and…

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka said that his nation will stand with Israel and do everything it can to block European Union sanctions against Israel while speaking at a press conference during Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s solidarity visit to Prague on Wednesday. “The Czech Republic will stand by Israel from this moment on; we will…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty warned of the impact of escalating regional tensions on global trade and energy markets during a meeting in London with Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez. Abdelatty said the regional escalation has led to higher shipping and insurance costs and disruptions…

In a world searching for stability, it is dangerous to leave one of the world’s most critical trade routes in the hands of Egypt. The geopolitical reality of the Middle East is unstable, and Egypt is part of the problem. It is time to bring back the “Ben-Gurion Canal” project: a strategic shipping corridor connecting…

Elena Teslova 20 May 2026•Update: 20 May 2026 Russia and China signed over 40 documents spanning economy, energy, transport, and international cooperation following talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday. The Kremlin said in a statement that 22 documents were signed at a special ceremony at…

Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority, announced on Tuesday that he will conclude his five‑year tenure in the coming months, following a planned transition process intended to ensure continuity as the IIA prepares for new leadership. Bin has led the IIA since 2021, during a period marked by global economic turbulence, the COVID‑19…

Elena Teslova 20 May 2026•Update: 20 May 2026 Russia and China signed 20 documents spanning economy, energy, transport, and international cooperation following talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday. The two leaders adopted a joint statement on further strengthening the partnership and deepening relations between Russia…