Today: September 12, 2024
Today: September 12, 2024

Diplomacy

Asia|News

Philippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China

Philippine government personnel have transported food and other supplies to a fiercely disputed shoal occupied by a Filipino navy contingent without any clashes with China

Philippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China
Americas|News|Political

Blinken pays respects in Vietnam after death of Communist Party leader

U.S.

Blinken pays respects in Vietnam after death of Communist Party leader
Asia|World

North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex

North Korean balloons carrying trash have landed near South Korea's presidential office, the Presidential Security Service said on Wednesday.

North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex
Asia|News|Political|World

ASEAN seeks to tackle Myanmar crisis, South China Sea tension

The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN met in Laos on Wednesday as it seeks to advance a stalled bid to resolve a crisis in Myanmar and cool tensions in the

ASEAN seeks to tackle Myanmar crisis, South China Sea tension
Asia|News|Political

Philippines says has 'arrangement' with Beijing on South China Sea, but no ship inspections

The Philippines has reached an agreement with Beijing on its resupply missions to soldiers aboard a grounded naval vessel in the South China Sea, but will not

Philippines says has 'arrangement' with Beijing on South China Sea, but no ship inspections
Europe|Political

Italy appoints ambassador to Syria to 'turn spotlight' on country, foreign minister says

Italy has decided to appoint an ambassador to Syria "to turn a spotlight" on the country, its foreign minister said on Friday, making it the

Italy appoints ambassador to Syria to 'turn spotlight' on country, foreign minister says
News|Political|World

Taliban hail China's new ambassador with fanfare, say it's a sign for others to establish relations

The Taliban have hailed China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan with fanfare, saying his arrival is a sign for other nations to come forward and establish relations with them

Taliban hail China's new ambassador with fanfare, say it's a sign for others to establish relations
News|Political|World

Russia expels 2 US diplomats, accusing them of 'illegal activity'

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has declared two U_S_ diplomats “persona non grata” and is ordering them to leave the country within seven days for alleged involvement in “illegal activity.”

Russia expels 2 US diplomats, accusing them of 'illegal activity'
News|Political|World

China's foreign minister holds talks in Russia after meeting with US national security adviser

China’s top diplomat is in Russia for security talks after two days of meetings with U.S. President Joe Biden’s national security adviser over the weekend in Malta

China's foreign minister holds talks in Russia after meeting with US national security adviser
News|Political|World

Blinken meets Chinese VP as US-China contacts increase ahead of possible summit

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with China's Vice President Han Zheng on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly as the Biden administration and Beijing step up high-level contacts ahead of what could be a leader-level summit this fall

Blinken meets Chinese VP as US-China contacts increase ahead of possible summit
Environment|News|Political|World

Unversed in UNGA? Stumped by SDGs? A glossary of UN General Assembly meeting lingo

The U.N. General Assembly’s yearly meeting of world leaders is here

Unversed in UNGA? Stumped by SDGs? A glossary of UN General Assembly meeting lingo
News|Political|World

What to know about the Sikh movement at the center of the tensions between India and Canada

Tensions between Canada and India have reached new heights with dueling diplomatic expulsions and an allegation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil

What to know about the Sikh movement at the center of the tensions between India and Canada
Entertainment|Environment|News|World

France rolls out the red carpet for King Charles III's state visit

King Charles III has praised France’s “wonderful welcome” at a grand dinner held in his honor in the sumptuous Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles

France rolls out the red carpet for King Charles III's state visit
News|Political|World

India asks citizens to be careful if traveling to Canada as rift widens over Sikh leader’s death

India has advised its citizens to be careful when traveling to Canada as a rift between the two nations widens further in the wake of Ottawa’s allegations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver

India asks citizens to be careful if traveling to Canada as rift widens over Sikh leader’s death
News|Political|World

Sikh separatism has long strained Canada-India ties. Now they're at their lowest point in years

Relations between Canada and India have sunk to their lowest point in years as the two countries swap accusations and expel each other’s diplomats over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader

Sikh separatism has long strained Canada-India ties. Now they're at their lowest point in years
Political

Why India fears the Khalistan movement and how Canada became embroiled in diplomatic spat over killing of Sikh separatist

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke of ‘credible allegations’ of Indian involvement in a Sikh leader’s death.

Why India fears the Khalistan movement and how Canada became embroiled in diplomatic spat over killing of Sikh separatist
News|Political|World

Ukraine, Russia and the tense UN encounter that almost happened — but didn't

It was a moment the diplomatic world was watching for — but didn’t get

Ukraine, Russia and the tense UN encounter that almost happened — but didn't
News|Political|World

Surveillance of Indian diplomats in Canada led to allegations around Sikh killing, official says

A Canadian official says the allegation of India’s involvement in the killing of a Sikh Canadian is based on surveillance of Indian diplomats in Canada, including intelligence provided by a major ally

Surveillance of Indian diplomats in Canada led to allegations around Sikh killing, official says
News|Political|World

Mexican president wants to meet with Biden in Washington on migration, drug trafficking

Mexico’s top diplomat, Alicia Bárcena, says President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wants to travel to Washington D

Mexican president wants to meet with Biden in Washington on migration, drug trafficking
News|Political|World

As the world's diplomacy roils a few feet away, a little UN oasis offers a riverside pocket of peace

Inside, those who administer the world look for peace

As the world's diplomacy roils a few feet away, a little UN oasis offers a riverside pocket of peace
News|Political|World

US diplomat says intelligence from 'Five Eyes' nations helped Canada to link India to Sikh's killing

The U.S. ambassador to Canada has said that information shared from members of an intelligence-sharing alliance was part of what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used to make public allegations of the Indian government's possible involvement in the assassination a Sikh Canadian

US diplomat says intelligence from 'Five Eyes' nations helped Canada to link India to Sikh's killing
News|Political|World

Back in full force, UN General Assembly shows how the most important diplomatic work is face to face

The six-day United Nations General Assembly formally wrapping Tuesday shows how in-person diplomacy has fully come back

Back in full force, UN General Assembly shows how the most important diplomatic work is face to face
Environment|News|Political|World

UN summit of world leaders, by the numbers: The longest speech, the language that dominated and more

Nearly all the world’s on stage, and all the men and but 20 women merely players

UN summit of world leaders, by the numbers: The longest speech, the language that dominated and more
Entertainment|News|Political

Quincy Jones is State Department's first Peace Through Music Award as part of new diplomacy push

Quincy Jones will receive the inaugural Peace Through Music Award at a launch event for the U.S. Department of State’s new Global Music Diplomacy Initiative

Quincy Jones is State Department's first Peace Through Music Award as part of new diplomacy push
News|Political|World

Blinken meets Indian foreign minister as row between India and Canada simmers

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with India's foreign minister amid a simmering row between New Delhi and Ottawa over allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh activist in Canada

Blinken meets Indian foreign minister as row between India and Canada simmers

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