Keywords: International relations


Germany’s Merz urges diplomatic solution to end Iran conflict

Germany is intensifying diplomatic efforts to help end the ongoing conflict involving Iran, as concerns grow across Europe about the political, economic and security consequences of a prolonged war. Speaking during a visit to military exercises in northern Europe, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed......

European Union imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over human rights violations

The European Union has announced a new round of sanctions targeting 19 Iranian officials and entities accused of serious human rights violations. The measures were confirmed by the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, who emphasized the bloc’s commitment......

North Korea backs Iran's appointment of new Supreme Leader

North Korea has expressed support for Iran’s appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader, according to state media. The leadership change follows the death of his father during recent strikes by the United States and Israel. In an official statement, North Korea’s......

Turkish president holds phone call with Sudan’s Sovereignty Council Leader

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, president of Türkiye, held a phone conversation on Tuesday with Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan, chairman of the Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council, to discuss bilateral ties and the evolving security situation in Sudan. According to an official statement from Türkiye’s......

Venezuela’s Rodriguez calls for dialogue with the United States

Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has reaffirmed her government’s willingness to engage in diplomatic dialogue with the United States, signaling a potential shift toward renewed cooperation between the two countries. In a public message addressed to U.S. President Donald Trump,......

Colombian president calls on Trump to distance himself from Netanyahu

The president of Gustavo Petro has urged the president of the United States, Donald Trump, to distance himself politically from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The Colombian leader made the remarks during a funeral ceremony held in Chicago for prominent......

Modi’s visit to Israel sparks debate over diplomacy and strategic ties

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel for a two-day official visit aimed at reinforcing bilateral ties with one of New Delhi’s key partners in trade, defence and technology. The trip reflects India’s growing strategic engagement with Israel, even as it has......

South Korea hopes for positive North Korean response after UN lifts aid restrictions

South Korea has expressed optimism regarding North Korea’s response after the United Nations Security Council approved exemptions from sanctions for 17 humanitarian aid projects in the country. The move allows critical aid to continue despite existing political tensions. A South Korean official......

China signals readiness for talks after Lithuania calls Taiwan office a strategic mistake

China has said it remains open to dialogue with Lithuania following remarks by the Baltic country’s prime minister describing the 2021 decision to allow Taiwan to open a representative office in Vilnius under the name Taiwanese as a strategic error. The statement marks a potential opening after......