Category: Global
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US President Donald Trump reiterated that he is dissatisfied with the latest US‑Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva, saying Tehran is “not willing to give us what we have to have” and stressing that Iran “cannot have nuclear weapons.” He maintained that the United States prefers diplomacy but acknowledged that military force “sometimes… you have to”…
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At the 61st regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, warned that “the world really is becoming a more dangerous place”. Presenting his global update, he said “the threat and use of force to solve disputes is becoming more frequent and…
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Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations on Friday (27 February) marking 30 years of diplomatic ties. The leaders highlighted support for sovereignty, international law, and ongoing political and economic reforms. Key developments include: • Growth in bilateral trade and expanded cooperation in energy, transport,…
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US and Iranian officials have made “significant progress” in indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva, according to Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, who mediated the talks. Both sides plan to resume discussions soon, with technical-level meetings scheduled next week in Vienna. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who led his country’s delegation, said “good progress” had been…
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India and Israel have elevated bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership, agreeing to jointly develop and manufacture weapons through technology transfer. The decision followed talks in Jerusalem between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, focused on defence cooperation, trade, emerging technologies and regional security, including the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).…
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At a joint press conference at NATO Headquarters on Thursday (26 February), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė to discuss defence, deterrence and European security. Mark Rutte said Lithuania has been a “valued member” of NATO since 2004, describing the country as a “role model for Allies” and stressing that…
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz secured a commitment from President Xi Jinping on Wednesday (25 February) to increase Chinese imports of high-quality German products, during his first visit to Beijing as Chancellor. The visit aims to reset economic ties amid a growing German trade deficit with China. Merz, joined by executives from 30 German firms including…
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The Trump administration has formally warned Ukraine against striking targets inside Russia that could affect US economic interests, Kyiv’s ambassador to Washington said. Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, confirmed she received a diplomatic démarche from the US Department of State following a November drone strike on the Russian port of Novorossiysk. Kyiv’s…
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Bolivia has officially withdrawn recognition of the self-declared Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), marking a diplomatic setback for the Polisario Front and signalling growing support for Morocco’s autonomy plan in Western Sahara. The decision followed a phone call between Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Bolivia’s Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo, after which Bolivia confirmed it…
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In his 2026 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump reiterated strong warnings about Iran’s nuclear programme and missile development. Amid a large build-up of US naval and air power in the Middle East, Trump said the US was negotiating with Iran but Tehran was not relinquishing its nuclear ambitions and continued to threaten…
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