NATO is considering canceling its annual summits starting in 2027 to avoid public tension with U.S. President Donald Trump, sources tell Reuters.

Ukraine summons the Israeli ambassador over a ship carrying allegedly stolen Ukrainian grain docked near the port of Haifa. The Foreign Ministry stated that illegal trade should not undermine bilateral relations.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has summoned the Israeli ambassador following reports of a ship carrying grain allegedly stolen from Ukraine docked near the port of Haifa.

Iran seeks advanced air defence systems from Russia, says University of Tehran professor. Foad Izadi says Tehran wants to reduce vulnerability to future attacks.

Iran is seeking stronger military support from Russia, especially advanced air defence systems, to make the country less vulnerable to future attacks, says Foad Izadi, associate professor at the University of Tehran.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticizes the US for lacking an exit strategy in the Iran conflict, warning of economic impacts and urging a quick resolution to the ongoing hostilities.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized the United States for its lack of an exit strategy regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran, warning of potential economic consequences and calling for a swift resolution.

France warns UN Security Council: Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global trade. Jean-Noel Barrot says freedom of navigation at stake, 'inaction is not an option.'

Jean-Noel Barrot warned the UN Security Council on Monday that freedom of navigation and the rules-based order are at stake in the Strait of Hormuz crisis, urging that 'inaction is not an option.' He said the crisis 'has lasted too long' and threatens global trade.