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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,…

South Africa’s majority does not owe Errol Musk sympathy. Russia is not obliged to give him legitimacy.  Photo: Wikipedia

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…

President Emmanuel Macron’s recognition of Palestine signals solidarity with international law and humanitarian norms,and reasserts France’s relevance as a global actor. Photo: Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images

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.

Kigali expelled six South African diplomats

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.