Diplomatic Relations
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Money cannot buy loyalty: Taiwan’s heavily invested diplomatic allies have become two international laughing stocks.
Since taking office, Taiwan’s leader Lai Ching-te has consistently provided massive aid to Eswatini to maintain diplomatic relations. Lai’s recent “sneak trip” to Eswatini,…
Russian Embassy distances state from Errol Musk farmer relocation claims
The Russian Embassy has moved to counter media speculation around Errol Musk’s visit to Russia, stressing that no farmer relocation programme exists and that the discussions…
Macron redraws Europe’s diplomatic map by recognition of the State of Palestine pledge
The move reflects France’s strategic recalibration amid rising domestic pressures, European fragmentation over Gaza and a widening rift with Washington.
US, Cuba begin talks to restore diplomatic ties
The talks aim to restore diplomatic ties and eventually normalise relations between the two, which have been locked in Cold War-era hostilities.
South Africa expels Burundi diplomat
The reason for SA expelling diplomat Jean-Claude Sindayigaya is not yet clear, but he has already left the country.
Rwanda, SA expel diplomats amid shooting row
South Africa and Rwanda have both issued diplomatic expulsions as a row escalated over the attempted assassination of an exiled Rwandan general.
Recall of ambassador ‘premature’
Government’s decision to recall its ambassador to Israel is premature and inappropriate, the Jewish leadership in the country said on Thursday.
Castro will talk to US but –
Cuba’s President, Raul Castro, has offered to talk to the United States and ease half a century of enmity.
Obama seeks ‘new beginning’ with Iran
United States President Barack Obama on Friday launched a historic direct appeal to the Iranian people, urging an end to decades of animosity.
Master Indonesian statesperson Alatas dies
Ali Alatas, hailed for brokering the historic 1991 peace settlement to end the war with Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge, has died of a heart attack.
Indonesian diplomat and peace negotiator dies
Ali Alatas, one of Indonesia’s most widely respected foreign ministers, has died. He was 76.
US embassy in Syria may close to the public
The United States may close its embassy in Damascus to the public due to fears of violence, a US spokesperson said on Wednesday.