Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides, Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser of UAE’s President, attend a joint news conference in Paphos, Cyprus April 16, 2021. Iakovos Hatzistavrou/Pool via REUTERS Israel, the UAE, Greece and Cyprus said they would seek to deepen their cooperation in fields ranging […]
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Foreign Ministers of Israel, UAE, Greece and Cyprus Meet to Develop Region’s ‘New Narrative’
Ministers ease outdoor gathering restrictions as virus rates continue to slide
Ministers approved a further easing of coronavirus lockdown measures late Wednesday, increasing the number of people allowed to gather in public and removing some Memorial Day restrictions. As current restrictions expired at midnight, the coronavirus cabinet, a panel that sets policy for dealing with COVID-19, held a vote by telephone in the evening on newly […]
Egypt, Jordan, Iraq ministers agree to cooperate in combatting terrorism
The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq have agreed to enhance joint efforts to combat terrorism, pursue a political solution to the Syrian crisis, and coordinate political positions to solve regional crises, including the Palestinian issue. This came during a tripartite preparatory meeting held in Baghdad for the 4th summit of the three countries’ […]
Brazil’s foreign and defense ministers resign amid coronavirus surge and US pressure – reports
Two key members of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s cabinet have resigned. Defense Minister Fernando Azevedo e Silva gave no reason for departure, while Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo faced backlash from the parliament. Hours after Araujo’s resignation was reported in the media – but not officially confirmed by Alvorada Palace – Azevedo e Silva announced he […]
Two former Spanish prime ministers to testify at slush fund trial
Former Spanish prime ministers Mariano Rajoy and José Maria Aznar will testify as witnesses on Wednesday at a trial over an alleged party slush fund. Both Rajoy and Aznar will answer questions from the National Court of Justice via video conference. The trial focuses on an alleged system of parallel bookkeeping by the right-wing People’s […]
EU foreign ministers to discuss sanctions on China and Myanmar
EU foreign ministers were on Monday set to meet in Brussels to consider sanctions against several nations, the southern neighbourhood, and relations with Turkey. At the gathering of the Foreign Affairs Council, hosted by EU High Representative Josep Borrell, measures against five countries will be top of the agenda, including Myanmar and China over human […]
Czech, Hungarian prime ministers to visit Israel Thursday
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EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia relations and sanctions at council meeting
The European Union’s tense relations with Russia will be at the top of the agenda at the EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday. The EU has repeatedly called for the release of the Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, threatening Russia with possible new sanctions. “It’s clear that Russia is on a confrontational course with […]
Ministers Still Pressuring Boris Johnson to Introduce ‘Domestic Passports’ to Enter Cinemas, Live Events
Ministers are still pressuring Prime Minister Boris Johnson to introduce ‘domestic passports’ that would only allow those who have taken the COVID-19 vaccine to enter venues such as cinemas, sports stadiums and even pubs and restaurants. As we highlighted earlier this week, the British government denied for months that it was planning vaccine passports for […]
Ministers approve $9 billion purchase of aircraft, arms from US
After a three-year delay, a ministerial committee on Sunday approved a major arms deal with the US to supply the Israeli Air Force with numerous aircraft and munitions. The deal will see the military purchase fighter jets, helicopters, refueling planes and arms to the tune of $9 billion. Much of the funding will come from […]
Ministers Extend Lockdown Until Friday Morning, Keep Airport Closed For Week
After a heated debate late into the night, the cabinet voted to extend the nationwide lockdown until Friday morning at 7 a.m. and keep the airport closed until Sunday. The regulations on Israel’s nationwide lockdown rules briefly expired at midnight on Sunday night, as government ministers held a stormy cabinet meeting on extending the closure. […]
New Austrian national antisemitism strategy presented to ministers, EU officials
A new national strategy for combating antisemitism in Austria to bolster the security and safety of the country’s Jewish community was presented to Austrian ministers and officials on Thursday morning.The new initiative will see the creation of a coordinating staff unit in the federal chancellery to tackle antisemitism and its consequences, a tripling of investments […]
Ministers convene, expected to back 10-day full lockdown starting Friday
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz have reached an agreement on tightening the current nationwide lockdown for 10 days, shuttering schools and nonessential businesses and closing supermarkets at 7 p.m., according to Hebrew media reports Tuesday, with the aim of reversing a steep spike in infections that have passed 8,000 a day. […]
Gulf Arab ministers to discuss steps to resolve diplomatic dispute
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Lebanese judge charges caretaker PM Hassan Diab, ex ministers over Beirut blast
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Ministers decide to reopen malls after pushing off planned nightly virus curfew
After legal challenges prompted the government on Tuesday to scrap a planned nightly curfew to curb the climbing coronavirus infection rate, ministers approved opening malls across the country starting Wednesday morning. The coronavirus cabinet in a late-night telephone meeting decided that all malls will be allowed to reopen, along with all outdoor markets and museums, […]
Israeli ministers threaten pushback against controversial Yad Vashem chairman nomination
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Ministers Vote To Reopen Shops Next Week, Over Objections Of Health Officials
Ministers voted Wednesday to allow shops and stores to reopen next week over the objections of health officials, nearly two months after they were shuttered due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Israel sharply brought down its daily coronavirus infection rates from some 8,000 in mid-September to several hundred by late October with a nationwide lockdown, which […]
Russian and Belorussian Defense Ministers Give Important Update on Belarus
Via The Saker [embedded content] Translated by Sasha and subtitled by Leo. Meeting took place on October 27, 2020. Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu: Good day, dear colleagues. The Republic of Belarus was and remains our closest neighbour, reliable ally and strategic partner. This is particularly important under the current conditions of international instability, when […]
Public backlash after Spanish ministers attend awards ceremony hours after curfew
Spanish government ministers, senior politicians, and high-profile industry leaders have come under fire after attending an awards ceremony in Madrid, just hours after the country declared a state of emergency. Monday’s event was hosted by the news website El Español and welcomed 80 guests to the Casino de Madrid. Those attending included Spain’s Health Minister […]