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Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs

South Korea says opening diplomatic relations with Cuba would shock North Korea

South Korea’s presidential office claimed Thursday that the country’s move to establish diplomatic relations with Cuba would deal a “political and psychological blow” to the South’s war-divided rival North Korea, whose diplomatic...

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani

The Amir of Qatar greeted the Kazakh Leader at the Amiri Diwan. Before the talks began, the Head of the Honor Guard gave a report to the leaders of...

US secretary of state visits Albania, a key regional ally seeking European Union membership

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Albania on Thursday to reaffirm relations with a key partner in the Balkans and an ally in supporting Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Russia declares its search and capture for Kaja Kallas, Estonian Prime Minister

Russia has declared the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas, wanted and captured in its territory, according to the Ministry of the Interior database. The Ministry does not specify...

Biden welcomes King of Jordan as framework for hostage deal is decided in Israel-Hamas...

President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Washington Monday and the two leaders are expected to discuss the ongoing effort to free hostages held in Gaza, and growing concern...

Putin urges US to push Ukraine to talks, hints at possible swap of imprisoned...

Russian President Vladimir Putin used an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to urge Washington to recognize Moscow’s interests and persuade Ukraine to sit down for talks. Putin also said that...

Thousands from Russia-friendly party join anti-government protest in Moldova’s capital

Several thousand people from a Russia-friendly party protested in front of Moldova’s parliament building on Thursday to demand the resignation of the pro-Western government. The rally by the Revival...

France’s president gets a ceremonial welcome as he starts a 2-day state visit to...

French President Emmanuel Macron was welcomed Tuesday with pomp and ceremony at the start of a two-day state visit to Sweden during which he will meet Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and the...

Russia’s Putin blames Ukraine for crash of POW’s plane and pledges to make investigation...

Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged Friday to make public the findings of Moscow’s investigation into the crash of a transport plane that he alleged Kyiv’s forces shot down despite having been informed that Ukrainian...

China formally restores diplomatic relations with Nauru after Pacific island nation cut Taiwan ties

China and Nauru formally restored diplomatic relations Wednesday after the tiny Pacific island nation cut its ties with Taiwan earlier this month, in a further move by Beijing to isolate Taipei’s democratic government.