Bruno Finel

Russia is intensifying its diplomatic and strategic push into Africa as preparations begin for the third Russia–Africa summit, scheduled for 2026. 

France and Cyprus signed on Monday in Paris a new strategic partnership signalling a decisive step toward deeper political, security and economic cooperation between the two countries.

The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Cyprus have reaffirmed their strategic partnership during the official visit of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Cyprus on 14 December 2025, marking the first visit by an Emirati president to the country.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Sunday strongly condemned the deadly attack that took place on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, during a Hanukkah celebration, which resulted in eleven deaths and several injuries, according to the latest reports.

The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived today in Cyprus for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and regional cooperation.

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi has declined an invitation to visit Tehran for now, choosing instead to propose talks with Iran in a neutral country. His message was simple: dialogue is welcome, but it must happen on terms that respect Lebanon’s independence.

President Donald Trump describes a Middle East in transition and argues that the region, long seen as a focal point of global instability, now presents expanding opportunities for partnership, investment, and strategic cooperation. 

The Doha Forum opened Saturday in Qatar’s capital, once again positioning itself as a major gathering point for geopolitical and economic discussions. 

Washington is preparing for a high-stakes diplomatic moment on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump brings together Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi to sign two major agreements aimed at cooling decades of conflict in the Great Lakes region.

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdel Ati, has urged the international community to move “immediately” to the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, saying the first phase is nearly complete. 

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed that empowering Emiratis and strengthening national identity remain central pillars of the UAE’s development vision, as the country marks its 54th Eid Al Etihad.

On Sunday, Pope Leo will begin a historic visit to Lebanon, a country where every gesture, every word, and every symbol carries exceptional weight. For Lebanese Catholics, and for all Christian communities across the nation, this visit is far more than a pastoral journey.