Keywords: Foreign Policy


Iran appoints chief negotiator Bagher Ghalibaf to oversee relations with China

Iran has appointed its senior political figure and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, to oversee relations with China, according to reports from local media. Ghalibaf, who currently serves as speaker of the Iranian Parliament and plays a key role in negotiations involving international powers,......

Calls grow for US designation of polisario as terrorist group

Tensions around the Sahara dispute intensified following a reported attack on Smara attributed to the Polisario Front. The incident triggered renewed debate over the group’s role in the conflict and its impact on regional stability. The episode also revived calls for a reassessment of how international......

Japan PM Takaichi to visit the UK and Italy ahead of G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to visit the United Kingdom and Italy in June ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) leaders’ summit scheduled to take place in France, according to media reports citing government sources. The planned diplomatic tour is expected to include meetings in......

Beijing welcomes Donald Trump’s upcoming visit and calls for stronger cooperation

China has officially welcomed the upcoming state visit of former U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing, signaling a willingness to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two global powers. Chinese officials stated that the visit is seen as an opportunity to improve bilateral relations......

Trump announces talks with Cuba as Washington signals shift

The United States has announced the opening of discussions with Cuba after President Donald Trump stated that Havana had requested assistance from Washington. The announcement marks a potential shift in a relationship that has remained tense for decades, although no details have been provided on the......

China criticizes U.S. sanctions linked to Iran and vows support for companies

China has strongly criticized new sanctions imposed by the United States against several Chinese companies accused by Washington of supporting Iranian military-related activities. Chinese officials described the measures as “unilateral” and “illegal,” arguing that such restrictions......

United States sanctions Iraqi oil official and militias over alleged Iran ties

The United States has imposed new sanctions targeting senior Iraqi officials and militia leaders over alleged support for Iran, in a move highlighting ongoing tensions in the Middle East energy and security landscape. The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced measures against Iraq’s deputy......

China says wider US sanctions on Cuba are ‘Illegal’

China has strongly criticized the United States over its decision to broaden sanctions against Cuba, calling the measures “illegal” and inconsistent with international law. Beijing urged Washington to immediately end its decades-long embargo on the island. Response to US policy shift The......

Taiwan maintains ties with 12 diplomatic allies amid growing pressure

Lai Ching-te has reaffirmed Taiwan’s diplomatic outreach with a visit to Eswatini, one of the island’s few remaining official allies, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical struggle over international recognition. Taiwan, officially known as Republic of China (Taiwan), maintains formal diplomatic......