30 April: Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited three Armenian servicemen and five civilians held captive in Azerbaijan on April 25. This was confirmed this morning by a spokesperson of the ICRC. Currently there ar

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on X last night (24 July) that France will officially recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September. He described this as a "solemn" act in support of a lasting and just peace in the Middle East.