- 18 May, 2024
Geopolitics & National Securitytalks
U.S. to North Korea: it’s time for sustained, substantive talks
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States has offered to meet North Korea without preconditions and made clear that Washington has no hostile intent toward Pyongyang, the…
U.S. will not join Russia’s Afghanistan talks this week -State Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States will not join international talks on Afghanistan organized by Russia this week due to logistical reasons, but is open to participating in the future, the…
U.S. welcomes opening of Syria talks in Geneva -State Dept spokesperson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the United States welcomed the opening of the sixth round of talks between the Syrian government and opposition in Geneva…
Russia says it doesn’t expect breakthrough at talks with Taliban
MOSCOW (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin's special representative on Afghanistan said on Friday he did not expect any major breakthrough at talks with the Taliban next week in Moscow. The official,…
U.S., Taliban had ‘productive’ talks on humanitarian aid – State Department
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States and the Taliban had "productive discussions" on the issue of humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan during meetings in Qatar over the weekend, State Department spokesperson Ned…
Taliban will be judged on deeds, says U.S., after ‘candid and professional’ talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Sunday that talks in the first face-to-face meeting between senior U.S. and Taliban officials since the hardline group retook power in Afghanistan…
U.S. says it is seeking information on North Korea tests, remains open to talks
GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States is seeking more information on North Korea's recent testing, including its hypersonic missile test, but remains keen to resume diplomatic talks, a senior U.S.…
Putin to end COVID-19 self-isolation period with Erdogan talks – Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will end his period of coronavirus-related self-isolation later on Wednesday when he meets Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, the Kremlin said. Putin said earlier…
EU says it has no option but to talk to Taliban
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union has no option but to talk to Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers and Brussels will try to coordinate with member governments to organise a diplomatic…
UK PM Johnson to hold talks with Biden this month – The Times
(Reuters) - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will attempt to patch up Britain’s frayed relationship with U.S. President Joe Biden's administration at a White House meeting between the two leaders…
Turkey, Egypt pledge further talks to normalise ties after 2nd round
ANKARA/CAIRO (Reuters) - Turkey and Egypt agreed on Wednesday to continue talks to repair and eventually normalise strained ties after wrapping up a second round of discussions meant to address…
S Korea hopes to restart talks with North Korea amid nuclear concerns: Official
Seoul [South Korea], August 31 (ANI/Sputnik): A report by the UN nuclear watchdog suggesting that North Korea has restarted nuclear operations adds to the urgency of resuming talks with it,…
