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421. Britain begins escorting all UK vessels through Hormuz Strait

Britain has started sending a warship to accompany all British-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a change in policy announced on Thursday after the government previously said it did not have resources to do so. ...

422. Pyatt calls for stronger defense cooperation

“The United States has spoken very clearly on the question of the S400 and the F-35. We’ve spoken very clearly on the provocative nature of the drilling activities that Turkey has engaged in in waters off of Cyprus. But none of that changes the fact that we, like you, need to find a way to make this work,” Pyatt added....

423. US removes Turkey from F-35 program after Russian missile purchase

The United States said on Wednesday that it was removing Turkey from the F-35 fighter jet programme, a move long threatened and expected after Ankara began accepting delivery of an advanced Russian missile defence system last week. ...

424. David Harris: US closer to Greece, Cyprus, Israel

Washington recognizes Greece’s strategic value and reliability as an ally, attributes that only grow stronger as doubts deepen over Turkey’s stance, American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO David Harris tells Kathimerini in an interview...

425. First parts of Russian S-400 system delivered to Turkey

Turkey’s purchase of the Russian defense systems, which Washington says are not compatible with NATO’s defense network, is one of a series of issues which have put the allies at odds. ...

426. Britain says Iran attempted to block its oil tanker

Three Iranian vessels tried to block the passage of a British ship through the Strait of Hormuz but withdrew after warnings from a British warship, the British government said on Thursday. ...

427. Trump congratulates Mitsotakis, pledges to maintain close cooperation

The two leaders expressed their mutual interest in working together and continuing strong cooperation between the United States and Greece, the White House said. ...

428. US bill calls for end to Russian military vessels refueling in Cyprus

The Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019 would allow the U.S. to fully support the trilateral partnership of Israel, Greece, and Cyprus through energy and defense cooperation initiatives...

429. Erdogan suffers defeat in Istanbul rerun

Turkey’s opposition has dealt President Tayyip Erdogan a stinging blow by winning control of Istanbul in a re-run mayoral election, breaking his aura of invincibility and delivering a message from voters unhappy over his policies...

430. Turkey says would retaliate against US sanctions over Russian S-400s

431. Motive behind tanker attacks unclear

432. EastMed Act to boost ties with 'real allies' says Menendez

433. Erdogan says Turkey committed to Russian missile defence deal

434. Trump wades into Britain's 'interesting' Brexit crisis

435. Undiplomatic behavior

436. Israel to hold new elections after Netanyahu fails to form coalition

437. US may suspend training of Turkish pilots for F-35 jets over Russia missile deal

438. EU vote across Europe

439. May's job in peril as Brits head to polls

440. US Congressmen introduce bill that lifts arms embargo on Cyprus

441. JPMorgan sees Boris Johnson as next PM

442. Turkey is waiting for its next opportunity

443. Senator Menendez and the Greek Americans

444. 'Whole new day' for Cyprus' relationship with US, says senator

445. Caution and prudence

446. Netanyahu secures election victory

447. US senators introduce legislation to reshape East Med strategy

448. As some in the US question NATO, Greece invests in the alliance

449. Pence warns Turkey against buying Russian missiles

450. UK PM May expected to indicate a date for quitting