As geopolitical tensions reshape trade routes, energy markets and alliances across Eurasia, Central Asia and the South Caucasus are gaining strategic importance. At the centre of these developments is Azerbaijan, whose position on the Caspian Sea and growing ties with Central Asian countries are strengthening its role as a key bridge between Europe and Asia….
By Zoila Palma: Colombia has opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the 10th government to establish its embassy in the city, as President Abelardo De La Espriella moves to restore diplomatic and economic relations with Israel. The move marks a reversal of policies under former President Gustavo Petro, who severed diplomatic ties with Israel in…
As leaders and senior officials from across Asia gather in Baku for the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Azerbaijan is using the occasion to demonstrate the growing importance of its diplomacy. The meetings surrounding the summit reflect Baku’s efforts to deepen partnerships, strengthen its position in…
Recent developments have opened a new economic dispute between Washington and several Western European governments. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon warned that countries imposing boycotts targeting Israel could face retaliatory U.S. sanctions, as several Western governments move to restrict trade involving Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria. A coalition…
The Federal Maritime Commission of the United States (FMC) has proposed imposing a fee of 200,000 dollars per call on Spanish-flagged ships entering US ports, as well as restrictions on the importation of certain products from Spain. The measures respond to the conclusions of an investigation initiated in December 2024 regarding the Spanish authorities’ refusal…
The United States has proposed tariffs and export restrictions on Spain in response to the government’s veto on Israeli trade. The Federal Maritime Commission wants to impose a charge of two hundred thousand dollars per voyage on Spanish‑flagged ships and limit the export of products including cosmetics, oils, ceramics and confectionery. Washington argues the Spanish…
Iran’s military said it has expanded its surveillance of the Strait of Hormuz by deploying new units to target ships, amid a desperate tussle between Tehran and Washington to control the waterway, among the world’s most important passages for energy transport. With the United States naval blockade of Iran’s southern ports in place and sanctions…
Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula cuts a ribbon as Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stands by during the opening of Colombia’s embassy in Jerusalem, Oct. 14, 2026. Photo: Rafi Ben Hakoon, GPO/Handout via REUTERS Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th government to do so, as new President Abelardo De La…
“Even if Iran fires missiles at us they will blame me,” Netanyahu said, though he also repeated his previous warnings to Iran, saying Israel would respond forcefully if attacked. Reuters 14 October, 2026, 07:30 pm Last modified: 14 October, 2026, 07:42 pm Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the State Memorial Ceremony for the three…
Picture: Anti-Theft Unit, Israel Antiquities Authority JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Twenty-two antiquities originating in Greece, seized in 2020 from warehouses in central Israel as part of an investigation into illegal antiquities trading, were returned to Greek authorities on Tuesday. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email The…
