- 02 May, 2024
Geopolitics & National Securitydiplomatic
Diplomatic flurry as crunch time on Western military role in Mali nears
PARIS (Reuters) - Western foreign ministers will hold crunch talks on their countries' future presence fighting Islamist militants in Mali on Monday, four European sources said, with three saying regional…
Biden says Russia to face consequences if it attacked Ukraine, keeps diplomatic option open
(Reuters) - President Joe Biden said Russia would face "swift and severe consequences" from the U.S. and its allies if Moscow attacked Ukraine, but he also kept the path of…
USA reportedly place on hold the appointment of Masood Khan as Pakistan’s Ambassador to United States citing terror links
The US State Department has reportedly placed a pause on approving Masood Khan as the new Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States. US Congressman Scott Perry has written to…
Newly inaugurated Honduran president says appreciates Taiwan ‘solidarity’
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras' new president, Xiomara Castro, said she met with Taiwan Vice President William Lai after her inauguration on Thursday, and that his government gave Honduras supplies and…
Russia likely to stay on diplomatic track for next two weeks – Ukraine
By Nikolaj Skydsgaard COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Russia is likely to remain on a diplomatic track with Kyiv and the West for at least two weeks but will continue efforts to destabilise…
Japan and U.S. to start new ‘2 plus 2’ dialogue for economic issues -Kyodo
TOKYO (Reuters) - The United States and Japan will initiate a new "2 plus 2" dialogue that will cover economic and diplomatic issues, Kyodo reported, citing a Japan government official.…
U.S. will continue diplomatic efforts to prevent Russian aggression in Ukraine -Blinken
KYIV (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said the United States will continue relentless diplomatic efforts to prevent Russian aggression in Ukraine, following his meeting in…
Netherlands won’t send diplomatic group to Beijing Olympics
THE HAGUE (Reuters) - The Netherlands will not send an official diplomatic delegation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics because of COVID-19 restrictions, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday. "Because…
Iran’s foreign minister says Riyadh to grant visas to Iranian diplomats
(Reuters) - In a further sign of a thaw in ruptured ties, Saudi Arabia has agreed to grant visas to three Iranian diplomats to be based in the kingdom, the…
Lithuania to ask European leaders for support in face of Chinese pressure
VILNIUS (Reuters) - Lithuania's president will ask European leaders for help in a dispute with China over diplomatic relations with Taiwan, the presidential advisor said on Thursday. "We think this…
UAE – Stuck in the Middle?
UAE Walks a Tightrope Between USA, Israel and Iran The United Arab Emirates is walking a diplomatic high wire between superpower ally Washington, new friend Israel and old adversary Iran…
By PTI and Chanakya Forum
UK considering diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics in Beijing: The Times
(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing next year in protest at China's record on human rights, the Times…
