Keywords: Diplomacy


France summons U.S. ambassador over comments on student death

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner will be summoned following controversial remarks from the Trump administration regarding the death of Quentin Deranque, a young nationalist student. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated on Sunday......

Sahara: New U.S. diplomatic offensive to restart dialogue

The Sahara issue is witnessing a notable acceleration on the international stage with the organization, in Washington, of a new series of talks scheduled for February 23–24. This American initiative, the third meeting within a month, demonstrates a clear intention to revive a political process......

Merz seeks trade balance with China amid Ukraine war tensions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to China next week for his first official visit since taking office, aiming to recalibrate ties with Berlin’s largest trading partner while navigating sharpening geopolitical rifts with Washington and Moscow. The trip, which begins with his departure......

Spain calls on EU to lift sanctions on Venezuela’s interim president

Spain has formally urged the European Union (EU) to remove sanctions imposed on Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, following the recent approval of an amnesty law by the Venezuelan National Assembly. The announcement was made on Friday by Spain’s Foreign Minister, José......

Indonesia pledges 8,000 troops to Gaza peacekeeping mission

Indonesia has announced its readiness to contribute at least 8,000 troops to a proposed international peacekeeping force in Gaza, signaling one of the most significant military commitments by a Southeast Asian nation to Middle East stabilization efforts in recent years. Speaking at a meeting of the......

Poland to boycott Paralympics opening over Russian and Belarusian flags

Poland has announced it will boycott the opening ceremony of the upcoming Winter Paralympics in Italy in protest against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their national flags. In a statement, Poland’s Sports Ministry said that “in the face of ongoing Russian aggression......

Anne-Claire Legendre proposed to lead Arab World Institute

Anne-Claire Legendre, a senior adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron on North Africa and the Middle East, has been proposed to succeed Jack Lang as head of the Arab World Institute, according to a statement from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Legendre, a figure combining political experience......

Romanian president to attend Washington peace council meeting as observer

Romanian President Nicusor Dan has announced that he will attend the inaugural meeting of the “Peace Council” in Washington as an observer, following an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump. In a message posted on social media, Dan said he would travel to the United States to take......

Florida Senate passes historic resolution praising Morocco–US partnership

The Florida Senate has adopted a historic resolution recognizing the longstanding ties between Morocco and the United States and highlighting the Kingdom’s role as a strategic Atlantic partner. Presented by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, the resolution underscores Morocco’s unique place in......