Portugal elected to UN Security Council for 2027-2028 term. Seguro vows to uphold international law, promote peace and sustainable development.

Austria elected to UN Security Council for 2027-2028 term; Van der Bellen pledges multilateralism.

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said the country will uphold multilateralism as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, to which Austria was elected on Wednesday for a two-year term starting in 2027.

EU proposes naval mission take primary role in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines. The proposal could affect shipping through the key oil transit chokepoint.

The European Union's diplomatic arm has proposed that a naval mission take the primary role in clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah's complete cessation of fire and withdrawal from southern Lebanon, joint statement says.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire, contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the removal of all Hezbollah operatives from southern Lebanon, according to a joint statement released after the latest round of US-mediated talks.

Israel, Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire if Hezbollah halts hostilities, joint statement says.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire, provided that Hezbollah also stops hostilities, according to a joint statement from the two countries and the United States.