Pontiff Calls for Direct Dialogue and Concessions in Search for Peace Pope Leo has called on Russia and Ukraine to sit down and discuss how to bring an end to their four-year war, urging both sides to pursue dialogue as international efforts continue to seek a settlement. Speaking on Monday, the Pope said Russia and […]
The 81st United Nations General Assembly has opened in New York, bringing together world leaders for a week of high-level diplomatic discussions focused on major international conflicts, security, economic pressures and emerging technologies. US President Donald Trump is among the first major national leaders scheduled to address the General Debate on Tuesday, alongside French President […]
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade of Iranian ports, according to a senior Iranian official who spoke to a media outlet on Tuesday. Tehran Signals Possible Return to Diplomacy The Iranian official said Washington would first need to […]
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged the United States to consider easing sanctions on North Korea in return for Pyongyang agreeing to freeze the development of its nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missile programmes. In an interview reported by The New York Times, Lee argued that a step-by-step agreement could provide a practical […]
The United States has approved visas for Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to attend next week’s high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, despite the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. The U.S. State Department confirmed that Iran’s “core delegation” and essential staff will be permitted to […]
China has called on Iran and the United States to exercise restraint and return to negotiations, as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns over a wider regional escalation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the country’s top diplomat, made the appeal during talks in Beijing with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on […]
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, as leaders gather to discuss global governance, trade, development and geopolitical tensions. The summit is scheduled for September 12–13 under India’s chairship and the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin is confirmed to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, while Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to travel to India with a delegation of about 400 officials, according to reports citing Indian officials familiar with preparations. Xi Visit Would Mark Significant Thaw If confirmed, Xi’s trip […]
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for the creation of conditions that could enable the United States and North Korea to resume diplomatic dialogue, saying efforts should focus on building trust and establishing a lasting peace framework on the Korean Peninsula. Speaking at a meeting focused on peace on the Korean Peninsula, Lee […]
President Links Korea Military Drills to Broader Diplomatic Strategy U.S. President Donald Trump says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded “very positively” to recent diplomatic outreach from Washington, signalling a possible opening for renewed engagement between the United States and North Korea. Speaking to reporters, Trump confirmed that contact had been made with […]