The U.S. president signalled a rare high-level contact between the two sides as Washington pushes for de-escalation after weeks of fighting, with ceasefire discussions gaining urgency amid continued Israeli operations

The concern of Athens over the possibility of a full collapse of the state and the dominance of Hezbollah extremists – fears over Christian populations and new radicalized migratory waves

The incident was revealed by the group Ctrl-Alt-Intel, whose members reportedly include US and UK specialists

Ukraine’s military says it regained territory from Russian forces last month as fighting intensified along the 1,200-km front line, with some of the heaviest clashes reported near Pokrovsk and in eastern and southeastern direction

Donald Trump said he asked China’s Xi Jinping not to supply weapons to Iran, receiving assurances that Beijing was not doing so. The exchange comes amid rising tensions and U.S. threats of tariffs on countries aiding Tehran.

Greek FinMin Kyriakos Pierrakakis to CNBC refers to acute energy crisis, possible disruptions; says Europe now better prepared

Japan will create a $10 billion financial framework to help Asian nations secure oil and other energy resources amid rising geopolitical tensions, aiming to safeguard regional supply chains and reduce the risk of disruptions affecting key industries.

Hungary’s election winner Peter Magyar has announced plans to suspend state media broadcasts, introduce a new media law and create a new authority, pledging to safeguard press freedom after his party’s landslide victory ended Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule

The IMF warns the euro zone faces weaker growth and rising inflation even if the Iran war subsides, with higher energy costs expected to push the ECB toward interest rate hikes.

Russia says it will keep sending oil to Cuba after a recent 700,000-barrel delivery, as Havana struggles with severe fuel shortages. The U.S. has allowed the latest shipment on humanitarian grounds but says future deliveries will be reviewed case by case

The Hagia Sophia, the greatest of all basilicas of eastern Christendom, was reconverted into a Muslim mosque in July 2020 by the Erdogan government

Six weeks into the war against Iran, Netanyahu’s vision to land a decisive blow, has not yet materialized. Israel's military has hit hard, but its adversaries remain standing

According to reports out of the Greek capital on Tuesday, the main focus of the visit will be the renewal of a bilateral strategic partnership agreement on defense and security

The annual “Balikatan” exercises involving the Philippines and the United States military will bring together more than 17,000 troops and multiple allies, underscoring Washington’s commitment to regional security.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged closer cooperation during talks in Beijing, warning of growing threats to multilateralism and a “crumbling” international order

A Greek and a British national stand accused of illegally arranging missile and fighter jet sales to countries under arms embargoes, including Libya and Sudan, in alleged deals spanning 2009 to 2016.

The US and Iran may be preparing for a new round of negotiations this week aimed at de-escalating the conflict.

Israeli and Lebanese representatives are set for rare direct talks in Washington as Israel continues military operations against Hezbollah while both sides present sharply diverging demands over ceasefire and disarmament

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni cites escalating Middle East conflicts as Rome halts automatic renewal of a military cooperation agreement, signaling a shift despite Italy’s traditionally close ties with Israel

Aid groups including Action Against Hunger and partners warn that millions in Sudan are facing extreme food insecurity, with families in conflict-hit regions often surviving on a single daily meal as war deepens the humanitarian crisis.