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 […]
The European Union has called for a peaceful resolution to the long-running territorial dispute between Russia and Japan after Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first reported visit to the disputed Kuril Islands. Putin visited Iturup, known as Etorofu in Japan, on August 13, touring a school, hospital and fish-processing facility. The island is administered […]
Vice president signals broad range of economic and diplomatic options U.S. Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump has “a lot of tools” available to pressure Iran over its nuclear program, underscoring the administration’s readiness to intensify economic and diplomatic measures if Tehran refuses to curb its nuclear activities. Speaking during a media interview […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to helping bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, saying Washington remains actively engaged in diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a lasting peace while continuing to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. Rubio’s remarks come as the Trump administration intensifies diplomatic outreach with European […]
The United Kingdom has temporarily withdrawn its embassy staff from Iran, citing the deteriorating security situation in the country as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns about the safety of diplomatic personnel. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) announced that embassy operations in Tehran have been temporarily suspended, emphasizing that […]
Vietnam and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to elevating bilateral relations, with leaders from both countries agreeing to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, technology, security, education, and sustainable development as they work toward strengthening their long-standing Comprehensive Partnership. The renewed commitment came during a high-level telephone conversation between Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and […]
Lebanon’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending Hezbollah’s independent military role, declaring that all weapons and armed authority must ultimately be placed under the control of the Lebanese state as the country seeks to strengthen national sovereignty and implement long-delayed reforms. The announcement comes amid growing international pressure and renewed diplomatic efforts to stabilize […]