Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Riffa set for Kosovo tournament
Gulf Daily News Online
·
BASKETBALL – BAHRAIN representatives Riffa are back in action in the Fiba 3x3 World Tour this weekend. The veterans of street basketball’s premier series under the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) will be competing in the Pristina...
Lithuania, Philippines sign pact to build alliance against aggression
The Economic Times
·
June 30, 2025
The Philippines and Lithuania signed an agreement to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they perceive as growing aggression threatening their regions by countries such as China. The memorandum of understanding...
Ireland, Lithuania and Spain: Who will lead the Eurogroup next?
Euronews
·
Ireland, Lithuania and Spain are vying for leadership of the Eurogroup on Monday, which chairs the monthly meetings of the 20 eurozone finance ministers and plays a key role in coordinating and influencing the Council’s economic policy decisions....
Lithuania To Host High-Level Meeting With Israeli Diplomat
MENAFN
·
June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 30. On July 1, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys will welcome Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on an official visit to Vilnius, Trend reports. The ministers are expected to discuss...
Lithuania and Philippines sign a pact to build an alliance against aggression
Newsday - New York
·
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Lithuania signed an agreement to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they perceive as growing aggression threatening their regions by countries such as China. The...
Lithuania Notifies UN Of Its Exit From Landmine Ban Convention
MENAFN
·
June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 30. On June 27, Lithuania officially submitted its withdrawal notice from the Ottawa Convention to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Trend reports. However, the revocation will take...
Taiwan-friendly lawmakers from Lithuania visit Taiwan
Focus Taiwan
·
July 6, 2025
Taipei, July 6 (CNA) A Lithuanian group of Taiwan-friendly lawmakers is in Taiwan for six days to meet with Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) and other senior officials to boost bilateral relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said...
Joliet soldier killed in Lithuania to be honored with street dedication in hometown
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
·
JOLIET, Ill. - The City of Joliet will soon dedicate a street in honor of Army Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr., the 25-year-old Joliet native who was one of four American soldiers killed in Lithuania earlier this year. Local perspective: Last Tuesday, the...
Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia Officially Submit Withdrawal Notices From Ottawa Convention To United Nations
Free Press Journal
·
June 29, 2025
Vilinus: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have officially submitted their withdrawal notices from the Ottawa Convention to the United Nations Secretary-General. About The Decision The three Baltic nations cited evolving national security needs as the...
Lithuania tells UN of pulling from landmine ban treaty
Ukrinform
·
Lithuania has submitted to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres documents on the country’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which proscribes the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. This was reported by LRT,...
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia notify UN of withdrawal from mine ban treaty
Xinhua News Agency
·
VILNIUS, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia officially submitted their withdrawal notices from the Ottawa Convention to the United Nations Secretary-General on Friday. The three Baltic nations cited evolving national security needs...
This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 17/07
The Fintech Times
·
July 17, 2025
The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Thursday 17 July 2025. Industry movers Broadridge Financial Solutions, a global technology provider for financial services, has named...
Lithuania Withdraws From Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty, Citing Russian Threat
Kyiv Post
·
June 28, 2025
Lithuania has officially notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. The country submitted withdrawal documents to UN...
Lithuania Withdraws from Landmine Ban Treaty
Sada Elbalad
·
June 28, 2025
Sat 28 Jun 2025 | 08:42 PM Lithuania has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty, which bans the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines. The announcement marks a significant...
Lithuania and Estonia notify UN of withdrawal from anti-personnel mine ban treaty
The Odessa Journal
·
Lithuania has submitted documents to UN Secretary-General António Guterres notifying its withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which bans the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. This was reported by LRT. “Today,...
Lithuania notifies UN of withdrawal from landmine ban treaty
WKZO - Michigan
·
VILNIUS (Reuters) -Lithuania has notified the United Nations it is leaving the treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, its foreign minister posted on X on Friday. The country will no longer be bound by the treaty six months after the...
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia Officially Notify UN Of Important Military Decision
Charter 97
·
4 The Baltic States have withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention. On June 27, the Baltic States officially notified the United Nations of their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning the use of anti-personnel mines. As Censor.NO, the...
Lithuania, Northrop Expand Medium-Caliber Ammo Production Partnership
The Defense Post
·
June 27, 2025
Lithuania and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand the co-production of medium-caliber ammunition, building on an initial deal inked in September 2024. The agreement, signed at the NATO Industry Summit in The Hague,...
Palace heartened by Lithuania’s appreciation of Marcos’ stance on WPS
Manila Standard
·
July 4, 2025
Malacañang on Friday welcomed international recognition from Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė for the Marcos administration’s transparency in defending Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “We thank Lithuania and...
News: Zaha Hadid Architects to design new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport following international competition win
Bustler
·
July 3, 2025
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has won the international competition to design a new arrivals terminal for Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. This project represents a key component of the airport’s long-term plan to handle rising passenger numbers and...