The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have expressed their concern over escalating tensions in the region. …
International Affairs
Threats in the Middle East
Recent attacks are only the latest acts in a 40-year pattern of violence by Iran against the United States and its allies. The facts of the recent provocations and attacks are clear and unmistakable. …
Minister for the Middle East visits Tehran
The Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, Dr Andrew Murrison, visited Iran on 22-23 June. …
MOD appoints first female Chief Scientific Adviser
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced that Professor Dame Angela McLean will be the MOD’s next Chief Scientific Adviser. …
DOD Commemorates Founding of POW/MIA Advocacy Group
Defense Department leaders recognized the work of the National League of POW/MIA Families to help locate service members who have gone missing as a result of serving their nation. …
UK Minister for the Middle East to visit Iran
UK Minister of State for the Middle East, Dr Murrison, will conduct a short visit to Iran on 23 June. …
Canada imposes sanctions on Nicaraguan officials
In coordination with the United States, Canada is announcing sanctions in response to gross and systematic human rights violations that have been committed in Nicaragua. Canada is imposing sanctions against key members of the Government of Nicaragua under the Special Economic Measures Act. These sanctions send a clear message that the Government of Nicaragua’s ongoing human rights…
Nicaragua sanctions
Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against Nicaraguan officials….
Resolution on the British Indian Ocean Territory
Statement and explanation of vote on the resolution on the British Indian Ocean Territory by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN …
Canada presents its instrument of accession to the Arms Trade Treaty
“We made a commitment to ensure Canada accedes to the Arms Trade Treaty, by submitting our instrument of accession, we are making this a reality. Canada will become an ATT State Party 90 days after the presentation of its instrument of accession.”…
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