Why Is France So Eager to Cosy Up to an Authoritarian Narendra Modi?
The driving force of Franco-Indian relations is elsewhere, in the sovereign realm of strategy, and indeed security, where the state’s role is greater than in the economy, writes Christophe Jaffrelot.
A fight broke out on July 13 during a session of Kosovo's parliament following the publication of wiretapped recordings involving the head of the ruling Vetevendosje parliamentary group, who admitted she had spoken with the wanted deputy head of the Serbian List party.
Australia and New Zealand have urged China to disclose details of a new agreement it has signed with the Solomon Islands, stating that Beijing's latest attempt to expand its influence threatens to fuel tensions in the South Pacific.
Liberia, with its rich history and experience in post-conflict reconstruction, has emerged as a strong contender for a non-permanent seat on the UNSC for the term 2026–2027....
Peace negotiators representing the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group on Monday are beginning a days-long meeting aimed at ironing out the details of two key agreements announced in June. One of those accords pertains to a six-month bilateral national cease-fire and the other to a...
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, after 10 hours of meetings with Chinese officials, said the two sides would pursue “more frequent communication” despite their deep differences.
The #US - #CN relationship has been deteriorating for years and had gotten off the rails recently over significant points of tension — including the war in Ukraine, a Chinese spy balloon that flew over U.S. territory and was shot down by the American military, and the two countries’ escalating exchange of restrictions on trade.
China and the U.S., Still Adversaries, Are Talking. That’s a Start.
JAKARTA: In an effort to release New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens, taken hostage by Papuan separatists, the interim Nduga regent Edison Gwijangge will hold negotiations with the rebels, according to the Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Adm Yudo Margono.
The reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran has a positive impact on the region in terms of peace and security, Iraq’s president said during a meeting with Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator in Baghdad on Tuesday.
Dozens of US lawmakers urge Biden to raise rights issues with Modi, letter shows
Dozens of U.S. President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats urged him on Tuesday to raise human rights issues with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Washington this week, according to a letter sent to Biden.
The U.S. lawmakers said they were concerned about religious intolerance, press freedoms, internet access and the targeting of civil society groups.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. looks forward to stronger Philippine-China ties as both nations celebrate the 48th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between them. Marcos Jr. recalled the founding of the official diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China under his father and late dictator...
I wasn’t expecting to agree with so much of this. While there are a few major assumptions (typical “what Putin wants” rhetoric), the rest is surprisingly spot-on analysis on why the “rest of the world,” tiring of US hegemony, want to be just “the world.”
The U.S. State Department just released a new, first-ever Strategic Framework for #Space#Diplomacy, a "groundbreaking initiative to advance U.S. global space leadership."
Talking about the #PeaceOfWestphalia most people think of the treaties signed by French, Swedish & Imperial envoys on 24 October 1648. However, a third treaty between Spain & the Seven United Provinces of the Netherlands was agreed upon on 30 January 1648 & ratified #otd 15 May 1648.
The most popular paintings depicting #Westphalia do actually not show the October-event. Gerard ter Boch painted the act of ratification of the Spanish-Dutch treaty on 15 May 1648. @histodons@historikerinnen
Tempers flare in Kosovo's parliament over wiretaps of contact with fugitive Serbian party chief (www.rferl.org)
A fight broke out on July 13 during a session of Kosovo's parliament following the publication of wiretapped recordings involving the head of the ruling Vetevendosje parliamentary group, who admitted she had spoken with the wanted deputy head of the Serbian List party.
Cameroon Hosted Sahel Cross-Boundary Pastoralists Forum Proposes Peacekeeping (www.voanews.com)
Ministers from eight of Africa's Sahel region countries are meeting in Cameroon to try to end conflicts between farmers and nomadic herders
Australia and New Zealand urge China to publish details of their agreement with the Solomon Islands (www.lbcgroup.tv)
Australia and New Zealand have urged China to disclose details of a new agreement it has signed with the Solomon Islands, stating that Beijing's latest attempt to expand its influence threatens to fuel tensions in the South Pacific.
Dutch to Return Bejeweled Cannon and Other Artifacts Taken From Sri Lanka During Colonial Rule (thediplomat.com)
Among the artifacts is the Cannon of Kandy, a ceremonial weapon made of bronze, silver and gold and inlaid with rubies.
Paraguay's President-Elect Vows to Be 'On the Side' of Taiwan (www.voanews.com)
Asuncion is one of the few remaining capitals in the wider Latin American region to still recognize Taiwan after Beijing
Liberia: Economic Community of West African States Endorses Liberia's Candidacy for UN Security Council (www.liberianobserver.com)
Liberia, with its rich history and experience in post-conflict reconstruction, has emerged as a strong contender for a non-permanent seat on the UNSC for the term 2026–2027....
Colombian Government, ELN guerilla group aim to finalize details of cease-fire agreement this week (www.laprensalatina.com)
Peace negotiators representing the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group on Monday are beginning a days-long meeting aimed at ironing out the details of two key agreements announced in June. One of those accords pertains to a six-month bilateral national cease-fire and the other to a...
Interim Nduga regent to negotiate with Papuan rebels for release of New Zealand pilot (www.thestar.com.my)
JAKARTA: In an effort to release New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens, taken hostage by Papuan separatists, the interim Nduga regent Edison Gwijangge will hold negotiations with the rebels, according to the Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Adm Yudo Margono.
Saudi Arabia-Iran rapprochement promotes regional peace, security: Iraq’s president (english.alarabiya.net)
The reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran has a positive impact on the region in terms of peace and security, Iraq’s president said during a meeting with Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator in Baghdad on Tuesday.
Marcos Jr. says looking forward to stronger PH-China ties (news.abs-cbn.com)
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. looks forward to stronger Philippine-China ties as both nations celebrate the 48th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between them. Marcos Jr. recalled the founding of the official diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China under his father and late dictator...