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Two oil tankers engulfed in flames in Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say
Two vessels reportedly struck mines while attempting to cross the strategic waterway via unauthorised routes with their tracking systems switched off, as Tehran continues to assert control over shipping through the strait
Mitsotakis from Dublin: Energy costs must come down – proposal for Europe’s participation in Ukraine talks
The Greek Prime Minister made clear that there can be no peace deal in Ukraine without Europe taking part in the negotiations
Republicans turn on Trump after historic election defeat as battle for 2028 succession begins
JD Vance faces an uphill struggle as Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz criticise the party’s disastrous performance, while Trump shows little appetite for changing course A bitter blame game has erupted within the Republican Party following its historic defeat in the US midterm elections, with President Donald Trump facing growing criticism from senior party figures […]
Greek tourism in 2026 heading for new record despite Middle East crisis, with revenues set to reach €25 billion
Tourism receipts rose 9.4% in the first eight months of 2026, while arrivals increased 10% – Shorter stays, tighter spending and rising operating costs are putting pressure on hotel profitability
Foreign Minister warns Turkey over maritime deal with Egypt: ‘Maritime zones are not up for auction’
Greece will not tolerate unlawful actions in maritime zones, the foreign minister said after meeting UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, amid reports of Turkish efforts to reach a maritime delimitation agreement with Egypt
Trump and Erdogan discuss Mecca defence alliance, Yemen and Ukraine in phone call
The Turkish president expressed Ankara’s readiness to support renewed diplomatic efforts between Russia and Ukraine, while also discussing developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, focusing on bilateral relations, developments in the Middle East and the war in […]
